Popular places to visit
Newport Mansions
You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
The Breakers
Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Thames Street
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
Cliff Walk
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Easton's Beach
Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.
Fort Adams State Park
Make your way through eerie tunnels and climb to stunning vantage points at this historic 19th-century fortress overlooking a grassy foreshore and the mouth of Newport Harbor.
Things to do
Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
Top hotels in The Point
Club Wyndham Long Wharf
We stayed in November, and the heated pool was awesome! You can swim from the inside to the outside and there are hot tubs in both areas. It was a highlight for us! The rooms aren’t the most updated, but they do the trick and were clean. We also had a room with a full kitchen which was really ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
So nice! Inside and out! Service is top notch! Rooms are large! We loved it
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Very nice only point is in the shower walls is a few brown streaks in the marble which looked disturbing until you figure out it is the marble
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Newport Harbor Island Resort
A lovely property that smelled great!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Nice clean room. Nice staff. Very helpful
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
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Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around The Point
Off Broadway
While visiting Off Broadway, you might make a stop by sights like Firehouse Theater and Ocean Drive Historic District.
Downtown Newport
If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Top of the Hill
If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Yachting Village
If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.
