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Condé Nast TravelerSep 12, 2026

Newport, Rhode Island, Is New England’s Gilded Jewel—Here’s Where to Eat, Stay, and Play

Consider this your guide to Rhode Island's historic haven by the sea.

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  • BeechRestaurantTasty, seasonal American fare in Jamestown.
  • Elsewhere
  • Cru CafeCaféNewport, United StatesCozy bistro vibe with elevated comfort dishes.
  • The Nitro BarCaféNewport, United StatesNewer favorite for coffee and pastries.
  • Franklin SpaRestaurantNewport, United StatesLegendary diner serving one of the best lunches.
  • Bowen's WharfNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesHub for outdoor dining and a lively atmosphere.
  • 22 Bowen'sRestaurantNewport, United StatesOutdoor bar-restaurant area.
  • The MooringRestaurantNewport, United StatesCasual seafood lunch spot.
  • The Black PearlRestaurantNewport, United StatesLively dockside setting for clam chowder.
  • Clarke Cooke HouseRestaurantNewport, United StatesShip-like setting with a big menu.
  • Wally’s WeinersRestaurantNewport, United StatesClassic spot for a day of wandering.
  • Thames StreetNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesCenter of the city, known for shops and restaurants.
  • FloraRestaurantNewport, United StatesMediterranean-inspired menu with harbor views.
  • Gardiner House hotelHotelNewport, United StatesHoused Flora restaurant.
  • White Horse TavernPubNewport, United StatesClassic Americana dining in a 1673 building.
  • The VanderbiltHotelNewport, United StatesAuberge property built by a Vanderbilt family member.
  • Francis Malbone HouseHotelNewport, United StatesGeorgian-style mansion dating back to 1760.
  • The Chanler at Cliff WalkHotelNewport, United StatesEasy access to the waterfront hiking trail.
  • Hammetts HotelHotelNewport, United StatesSteps from the city's best bars and restaurants.
  • Forty 1º North Hotel Marina ResortHotelNewport, United StatesClose to the water, almost swimming.
  • Castle Hill InnRestaurantNewport, United StatesLandmark Victorian mansion atop rocky bluffs.
  • Easton's BeachSightNewport, United StatesMost convenient beach option near town.
  • Gooseberry BeachSightNewport, United StatesBeach tucked along Ocean Drive.
  • Second BeachSightMiddletown, United StatesLong stretch of sand and Atlantic surf.
  • Commonwealth Books of NewportMarketNewport, United StatesBuy your next beach read here.
  • Historic Hill neighborhoodNeighborhoodNewport, United StatesLocation of Commonwealth Books.
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Atlas ObscuraSep 10

The Most Unique Camping Spots Across the U.S.

America’s geography is unmatched in diversity, spanning from scorching, sandy deserts to snow-capped mountains and dense swamps; coastal wetlands to high, grassy plains. There’s perhaps no better way to experience this incredible variety than by taking a back to basics approach and living in harmony with the land. In other words: camping. So grab your hotdogs, tents, hiking poles, and potable w…

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  • Fort Wetherill State ParkParkOnce home to the largest fort of the Harbor Defenses of Narragansett Bay.
  • Elsewhere
  • Assateague IslandSightBerlin, United StatesHome to around 300 wild horses described in local folklore.
  • Polipoli Spring State Recreation AreaSightKula, United StatesOffers views of Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Molokaʻi, and Lanaʻi.
  • Willow Creek RanchPlaceKaycee, United StatesFormer hideout for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
  • The Desert of MaineSightFreeport, United StatesA tract of abandoned farmland with a colorful fiberglass camel.
  • Craters of the Moon National Monument and PreserveSightArco, United StatesHome to three major lava fields and volcanic cones.
  • Sand MountainSightFallon, United StatesA two-mile-long dune formed by sand that seems to sing.
  • Sunken ForestsSightRye, United StatesPetrified stump fields where trees were drowned by a retreating glacier.
  • Cosmic CampgroundSightMogollon, United StatesCertified Dark Sky Sanctuary, remarkably free of light pollution.
  • Sharp’s IslandSightRichmond, United StatesA tiny isle with a small wooden cabin and found-objects sculpture.
  • Mystic Hot SpringsSightMonroe, United StatesNatural hot springs with five soaking bathtubs and two swimming pools.
  • Palisades State ParkSightGarretson, United StatesThe park is located just south of Garretson, 10 miles (16 km) off Interstate 90.
  • Great Camp SantanoniSightNewcomb, United StatesA Japanese-style log mansion preserved as a historic site.
  • Ape CanyonSightCougar, United StatesInfamous Bigfoot encounter site near Mount St. Helens.
  • Honey Island SwampSightPearl River, United StatesHome to a giant ape-alligator hybrid creature legend.
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