Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its genteel mansions and a rich history of yachting, golf, and tennis. This scenic resort town punches well above its weight and was known as the “Summer White House” throughout the 1950s and 60s. Newport is a great town to walk or ride a bike in. Visitors will quickly notice others using bikes, scooters, and mopeds to circumvent city traffic.
Newport is known for its beautiful beaches. There are a variety of both public and private beaches located in the Newport area. Many beaches located in Newport are within a few blocks from each other, and have a variety of different features. Some are great for swimming, fishing, and making sand castles, while others have picnic areas and great surf.
The summer weather generally calls for shorts, short sleeves, and swimsuits. Newport is also surrounded by water you might want to pack a sweatshirt for the night time because it can get a bit cool. Be sure to bring an umbrella with you because Newport is not exactly invincible to rain. It would also be a great time to break out your sunglasses because the summer is the sun’s favorite season. The average heat index in the summer months is around 81 °F (27 °C) during the day and 66 °F (19 °C) at night.
Visitors awed by Newport’s numerous mansions, immaculate public gathering places and well-preserved historic sites might be surprised to hear that the city has a higher-than-average crime rate. While it is generally very safe, visitors should take common sense precautions.
Larger cruise ships are unable to dock at the terminal so guests are tendered ashore. Tenders usually disembark passengers in the centre of town
Local curreny is US Dollar
Things to do in Newport
If you are limited for time and only visiting Newport for a day we have highlighted the top sights to see. Before booking a cruise line excursion to your preferred highlight check out what tours are offered in Newport by Viator and Get your Guide – you could find a tour which better matches your preferences and could make a significant saving.
Our top attractions in Newport
Take a tour and visit the mansions
Take a river tour and see the mansions from the water
Please Note – when booking a private excursion that is not operated by the cruise line it is your responsibility to ensure that you are back in port in good time for the ‘All Aboard’ time. We suggest allowing at least 1 hour after your ships arrival in port to allow for immigration clearances and plan to be back in port at least 1 hour before ‘All Aboard’ time to allow for any traffic issues etc on your return journey.