Rise and shine, you’re in Newport! Start your day with an invigorating sail aboard an elegant schooner, antique yacht, motor boat or try it yourself.  

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Rail Explorers offers a unique scenic ride along historic Aquidneck Island and Narragansett Bay on custom built pedal-powered vehicles. This eco-friendly business offers a 6-mile waterfront journey along existing railroad tracks.

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Ready for a true lay of the land? 

Take to the air with Newport Helicopter Tours for an exhilarating experience with aerial views of the area's most stunning sites from above. You'll pass iconic spots like the mansions, Ocean Drive, and more on this memorable journey through the sky.

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Nothing says summer than a game of Mini Golf.

Head to Middletown for a thrilling game of putt-putt at Newport Mini Golf. Ahoy There, Mateys, enjoy a pirate themed course, with Capt'n Lucky Puttz at the helm. After (or before, we don't judge) grab a coffee or bite to eat from the newly opened Grafik Coffee Shack for a quintessential start-to-summer. 

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It's never too early for a beach day. Our beautiful beaches have just what you need: sand, sunshine and the perfect amount of sea breeze. Classic.

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From classic flavors to funky experiments, your sugary, summery bliss starts right here. 

Laugh your way through the long weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Thursday, May 22 - Sunday, May 25. Shows will take place at various locations this season: Ragged Island Brewing Co., The Wayfinder Hotel, Stoneacre Garden, Jane Pickens Theater, and Top of Pelham

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Experience the essence of Italy this summer at the Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden, where the tantalizing scent of authentic Italian pizza mingles with the fragrance of blooming flowers. Relax in Adirondack chairs beneath the dappled shade of umbrellas, sip on Franciacorta wine and Italian Spritzers, and let yourself be whisked away to the picturesque Amalfi Coast for the afternoon.

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The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial will be displayed at Fort Adams in Newport over Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd – 26th, 2025. Hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, and Monday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

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Join Newport Harbor Island Resort this Memorial Day for a classic New England Lobster Boil and All American Cookout.

Celebrate the holiday weekend and the kickoff of Newport Vineyards Tank Patio offering. Enjoy wine & beer tasting (don't skip the famous sangria slushy), bites from the brand new charcuterie cart, plus farm-to-table options from the food station, and live music all weekend. 

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All you have to do is take your pick. 

Welcome to the Tiverton Memorial Day Parade & Block Parade Extravaganza hosted by Tiverton Celebrates and Tiverton Recreation. 

Activities Include:

• Live Music by the Digg-It Band
• Face Painting & Henna
• Climbing Wall
• Beach Cornhole
• Golf driving simulator
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Photo booth
• A wide variety of food trucks
• Sidewalk chalk for young artists to draw

Schedule of Events:

• 9:00 AM Parade Marchers line up
• 10:00 AM Parade Begins
• 4:00 PM Main road is closed from Lawton Avenue to Nanaquacket Road. Parking is restricted on all streets between (and including Main Road and Highland Road).
• 5:30 PM Block Party begins! Parking and bus service is available at the following locations:
  • Tiverton Middle School (10 Quintal Drive)
  • Tiverton High School (100 N Brayton Road)
  • Ranger Elementary School (278 N Brayton Road)
• 8:45 PM Fireworks begin!

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Annuals, perennials, and herbs, oh my!

• Newport Blues Café, Newport
  • Friday, May 23^rd from 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM, $15 pp
• Dueling Pianos at One Pelham, Newport
  • Friday, May 23^rd and Saturday, May 24^th
• Bit Players (Comedy), Newport
  • Friday May 23^rd from 8:00 - 9:00 PM, $18pp
• Borealis Coffee, Bristol
  • Friday May 23^rd and Saturday, May 24^th from 7:00 - 9:00 PM
• Midtown Oyster Bar, Newport
  • Saturday, May 24^th from 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
• Narragansett Café, Jamestown
  • Friday May 23^rd and Saturday, May 24^th from 8:00 – 11:59 PM
  • Sunday May 25^th 4:00 -7:00 PM
• Bar and Board, Newport
  • Sunday May 25^th from 8:00 – 11:00 PM
• Newport Craft, Newport
  • Sunday May 25^th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
• The Complaints at Dockside (Riptide Stage) 
  • Saturday, May 24^th at 9:00 PM
• The Bruce Jacques Show at One Pelham
  • Monday, May 26^th from 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM 
• Benny Midnight Live at Sakonnet Vineyards
  • Saturday, May 24^th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM (50^th Anniversary Music Series)
• PhenixAve Full Band at Wyndham Newport
  • Friday, May 23^rd from 7:00 – 10:00 PM
• Little Miss and The Boom Debut at Hometown Tavern
  • Friday, May 23^rd at 8:00 PM
• Tiverton Casino, Tiverton
  • Live DJ at Center Bar on Friday, May 23^rd from 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM
  • Live Music featuring Blake Gorman on Saturday, May 24^th from 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM

New & Expanded: This open-air, harbor-side bar located next to 22 Bowen's serves seasonal cocktails and culinary noshes overlooking the harbor on Bowen's Wharf. Snag a seat at the bar or a stool by the water and enjoy the salt air.

Portside is open for the season weather permitting.

Located on Hammett's Wharf in downtown Newport, dine at Giusto, a freestyle Italian restaurant from renowned Executive Chef and Rhode Island native Kevin O'Donnell. His original take on Italian dining comes complimented by a carefully crafted bar program offering a mix of classic and reinvented cocktails, beer from local breweries and a predominantly Italian wine list.

As for the menu, think small and seasonal, but robust, with offerings including ricotta frittelle, scallop crudo and a freestyle tasting menu of your dreams. 

This seaside lawn spotted with Adirondack chairs overlooking the bay at Castle Hill Inn is a Newport icon. Offering panoramic seaside views, classic New England fare and warm-weather cocktails, you might find it hard to leave.

Savor a glass of champagne or a specialty cocktail with a classic Newport sunset and the harbor as your backdrop. Situated in the heart of downtown, you'll have gorgeous views of Newport's bustling neighborhoods and the iconic Newport Bridge. And you are in luck because The Vanderbilt rooftop opens daily on May 22nd. 

The roof deck is open for the season weather permitting. 

Hotel Viking's rooftop lounge and bar offers a full menu complete with local and traditional cuisine alongside a full bar. 

Dine at tables, lounge on couches or sit along the newly expanded bar, all with unparalleled views of the neighborhood's tree-lined streets. Think: Fire features, comfortable furniture, and a new menu—all paired with killer coastal sunset views.

Top of Newport is open for the season weather permitting.

Make your way through the open garage doors at Stoneacre Garden, past the collection of eccentric furnishings, and up to the rooftop bar overlooking America's Cup Avenue.

Located in Swineburne Row, this extension of sister restaurant Stoneacre Brasserie features a cheerful yellow and red awning reminiscent of a circus tent from days gone by. Your whimsical al fresco experience comes adorned in lush greenery hung from the outdoor awning.

Situated on the harbor, Newport Marriott's Skiff Bar offers craft and local beers, specialty cocktails, savory appetizers, and signature wings and flatbreads. Enjoy seating at their outdoor bar terrace with a coastal inspired atmosphere to compliment your experience. 

A Newport classic, Midtown Oyster Bar is the area's largest working raw bar with two bars, two decks, a marble raw bar and oyster stout on draft. The atmosphere here is Colonial casual: high-ceilings, dim lighting and massive slabs of wood fixed above community tables.

The restaurant spans three floors, each with its own vibe and collection of nautical trinkets adorning the walls. The second and third floor are where you'll catch the restaurant's al fresco dining.

Located on the waterfront in downtown Newport, Brenton Hotel is one of Newport's newest hotels. Make your way to the rooftop for unobstructed views of Newport Harbor overlooking Perotti Park, alongside lush greenery and plush seating. 

Located in the former home of Celtica on Long Wharf, The Quencher is the brain child of Newport's own Inked Restaurant Group (Think: Diego's, Wharf Southern Kitchen, and Rejects Beer Co.)

This instant neighborhood spot has an Italian comfort food style menu with fun and creative cocktails.

Don't Miss: The second floor deck with views of Perrotti Park and Newport Yacht Club.