Guidebook for Newport
Food Scene
The Black Pearl
30 Bannister's WharfHas won Best Chowder several years running
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Brien's Pub
501 Thames StPopular local hangout, great patio, live music in the evenings.
Parks & Nature
One of the top ten places for kite-flying in the northeast. Entertaining kites, even if you don't want to fly one yourself.
55 locals recommend
Brenton Point State Park
Ocean DriveOne of the top ten places for kite-flying in the northeast. Entertaining kites, even if you don't want to fly one yourself.
Shopping
Lots of unique stores (Newport Sea Foam soap-making classes and the Thames Glassblowers are my favorites). Spring Street, which runs parallel, is also starting to feature many interesting shops.
61 locals recommend
Thames Street
Thames StreetLots of unique stores (Newport Sea Foam soap-making classes and the Thames Glassblowers are my favorites). Spring Street, which runs parallel, is also starting to feature many interesting shops.
Entertainment & Activities
A great buffet, a play (usually a comedy) and a hilarious cabaret. The best show in town.
Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant
102 JT Connell HwyA great buffet, a play (usually a comedy) and a hilarious cabaret. The best show in town.
Essentials
There are two shopping plazas across from each other on Bellevue Ave. One has hardware store, Stop & Shop supermarket & some other stores. Across the street is CVS drug store and some other shops.
Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center
There are two shopping plazas across from each other on Bellevue Ave. One has hardware store, Stop & Shop supermarket & some other stores. Across the street is CVS drug store and some other shops.