There are tons of wineries and breweries around Newport (outside of Shepherd’s Run of course) including a few favorites:

Newport Vineyards

Greenvale Vineyards

Newport Craft Brewing Co.

Taproot Brewing Co.

Rejects Beer Co.

Newport has TONS of live music whether you’re in Bowen’s Wharf or on Thames Street. Some favorite spots include:

The Landing - live music everyday

One Pelham East - live music every night and the best dueling piano bar!

Newport Blues Café - live music every night and feature some of the best rock and blues bands

WHARF Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar - live music on the weekends and some incredible food as well

FastNet Pub - outdoor patio, darts, ping pong and live music

Pour Judgement - incredibly local spot with craft beers and live music

At The Deck - live music every night of the week

Bowen’s Wharf has a huge array of shoreside activities including boutiques for shopping, bars, amazing restaurants, galleries, tours, the Pilot House, and waterfront views of the marina.

Check out some of our recommendations for bars & restaurants below

Ten Mile Drive bascially has four legs: Brenton Cove Shore, East Passage of Narragansett Bay, Ocean Drive, and Bellevue Ave.

The best way to do the drive is starting at Thames St. as you are driving on the water side of the road and drive around to end on Bellevue Ave. going north

Check out the route here

There’s Newport Harbor Walk North & South routes. Check out more information here.

The Cliff Walk along the eastern shore of Newport, RI is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport.

Check out the route here.

There are tons of boat & charter tours available in Newport where you can get on the water and take in all the views around the bay

Check out some options here.

Have the opportunity to see Newport on a trolley through Viking Tours - various options to see all of scenic Newport (including the 10 mile drive), Newport’s Grand Mansions and more

See more information here.

Check out Fort Adams State Park, Fort Getty State Park and many more.

More information here!

Tennis fans? International Tennis Hall of Fame is open 7 days a week. You can find more information on their website.

Check it out here.

outdoor bar with live music and food - go grab a mudslide and enjoy views of the harbor as well!

Another great mudslide and outdoor bar

Get the hush puppies!

Castle Hill Inn sits at the halfway point along Newport’s famous 10-mile-long Ocean Drive loop with breathtaking views of the Newport Harbor.

If you’re looking for a fine dining experience, this will be an incredible meal with their pre-fixe menu!

If you’re looking for something more casual, don’t miss the opportunity to go sit on their lawn chairs, enjoy a drink and some light bites.

Classic spot to eat and incredibly solid food.

Great spot with an amazing outdoor area and patio along with some really great food!

Might be the best food in Rhode Island. It’s a little far from Downtown newport, but worth the drive if you’re staying for more than a few days.