Things to do in Rhode Island

Activities, attractions and tours

A river with floating buoys, a bridge, and buildings along the banks.
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a rocky shoreline, and a row of houses along the coast.
A marina with numerous sailboats docked.
A large glass greenhouse with a metal frame, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

RM203
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

RM171
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

RM49
per adult
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

RM102
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

RM81
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

RM69
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Lady Ella Rose and her lovely ladies.

Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

RM183
per adult
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)

RM219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

RM61
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Activity duration is 1 hour and 10 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 528 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 172 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Coastal Cruisers Golden Hour Experience in Newport

Coastal Cruisers Golden Hour Experience in Newport

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 613 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Newport: Morning Cruise with Complimentary Mimosa

Newport: Morning Cruise with Complimentary Mimosa

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 164 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

Newport: Yacht Sightseeing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 187 per adult
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Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
3.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 33 per adult
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What to do in Rhode Island

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A red brick building with a central arched entrance and a clock tower.

Brown University

9.0/10 (1,422 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe around Brown University, a top university in Providence. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
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Where to stay in Rhode Island

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A historic stone church with a tall spire and arched windows.
Photo by Ana Lei
Open Photo by Ana Lei

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

A river with a bridge, city buildings, and a clock tower.

Downtown Providence

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Providence is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Providence Performing Arts Center and Providence City Hall.

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.

A sandy beach with gentle waves and a clear blue sky.

Block Island

Two swans on a calm lake at sunset.

Westerly

A cityscape with a prominent church tower, a river, and autumn-colored trees.

Pawtucket

A fast-flowing river with a dam and rocky terrain.

Putnam

A lush green landscape with a prominent church featuring a tall steeple.

Thompson

A large suspension bridge over a calm body of water at dusk with a rocky foreground.

West Warwick

A sandy beach with rocky outcrops and a clear sky.

South Kingstown

A cityscape with modern and historic buildings, a clear blue sky, and green trees.

Providence

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