Condé Nast TravelerSep 12
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.
Most convenient beach option near town.
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- Cru CafeCaféCozy bistro vibe with elevated comfort dishes.
- The Nitro BarCaféNewer favorite for coffee and pastries.
- Franklin SpaRestaurantLegendary diner serving one of the best lunches.
- Bowen's WharfNeighborhoodHub for outdoor dining and a lively atmosphere.
- 22 Bowen'sRestaurantOutdoor bar-restaurant area.
- The MooringRestaurantCasual seafood lunch spot.
- The Black PearlRestaurantLively dockside setting for clam chowder.
- Clarke Cooke HouseRestaurantShip-like setting with a big menu.
- Wally’s WeinersRestaurantClassic spot for a day of wandering.
- Thames StreetNeighborhoodCenter of the city, known for shops and restaurants.
- FloraRestaurantMediterranean-inspired menu with harbor views.
- Gardiner House hotelHotelHoused Flora restaurant.
- White Horse TavernPubClassic Americana dining in a 1673 building.
- The VanderbiltHotelAuberge property built by a Vanderbilt family member.
- Francis Malbone HouseHotelGeorgian-style mansion dating back to 1760.
- The Chanler at Cliff WalkHotelEasy access to the waterfront hiking trail.
- Hammetts HotelHotelSteps from the city's best bars and restaurants.
- Forty 1º North Hotel Marina ResortHotelClose to the water, almost swimming.
- Castle Hill InnRestaurantLandmark Victorian mansion atop rocky bluffs.
- Easton's BeachSightMost convenient beach option near town.
- Gooseberry BeachSightBeach tucked along Ocean Drive.
- Commonwealth Books of NewportMarketBuy your next beach read here.
- Historic Hill neighborhoodNeighborhoodLocation of Commonwealth Books.
- Elsewhere
- BeechRestaurantJamestown, United StatesTasty, seasonal American fare in Jamestown.
- Second BeachSightMiddletown, United StatesLong stretch of sand and Atlantic surf.