Fifth Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Newport Kite Festival an annual event held on the second weekend of July at Brenton Point state park in Newport Rhode Island. The Newport Kite Festival is a free event! The parking is free parking as well! #kites #summer #Newport #festival #likealocal
The Newport Kite Festival an annual event held on the second weekend of July at Brenton Point state park in Newport Rhode Island. The Newport Kite Festival is a free event! The parking is free parking as well! #kites #summer #Newport #festival #likealocal
Castle Hill Lighthouse is one of a number of navigational aids serving ship traffic bound for Newport or Providence via the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. Although the lighthouse itself is not open to the public, the grounds are easily accessible by footpaths in the area. #MyBackyard
Lighthouse sunset #troveontuesday #AdventurePacked #culture #nature #trovember
Beautiful spot to visit

Popular places to visit

Fort Adams State Park which includes signage

Fort Adams State Park

Make your way through eerie tunnels and climb to stunning vantage points at this historic 19th-century fortress overlooking a grassy foreshore and the mouth of Newport Harbor.

Fort Adams State Park
Newport Harbour featuring a bay or harbor

Newport Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Fifth Ward with a trip to Newport Harbour. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.

Newport Harbour
Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Newport with a stop at Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its lively festivals.

Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park showing a park

Brenton Point State Park

See the sheltered waters of Narragansett Bay meet the surging Atlantic Ocean from this park on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island.

Brenton Point State Park
The back if the Elms. A vacation home for Edward Berwind. Created in the Gilded Age and run much like a proper English estate. Take the tour if you are in the area.

The Elms

Find out about the history of Newport with a stop at The Elms. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.

The Elms
Memorializing the French that aided the American Revolution; in King Park.

King Park

King Park is just one of the places to see in Newport, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

King Park

Activities

Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

AU$30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

AU$22
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$25
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

AU$12
per adult
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

AU$25
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

AU$18
per adult
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Fifth Ward Hotel Deals

Castle Hill Inn

Castle Hill Inn

4.5 out of 5
590 Ocean Drive Newport RI
The price is AU$708 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
AU$708
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
beautiful

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Castle Hill Inn
OceanCliff Hotel

OceanCliff Hotel

3.5 out of 5
65 Ridge Road Newport RI
Stay at this hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (833 reviews)
Great location. And beautiful hotel!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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OceanCliff Hotel
Wellington Resort

Wellington Resort

2.5 out of 5
551 Thames St Newport RI
The price is AU$250 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$250
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
Lots of space for our family. Front desk staff were always welcoming and very helpful. Great location - we walked everywhere (even to the Breakers Mansion).

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Wellington Resort
Converted Historic Firehouse in Convenient Location w/ Luxurious Finishes

Converted Historic Firehouse in Convenient Location w/ Luxurious Finishes

Newport RI
The price is AU$2,732 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$2,732
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Newport. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Thames Street and Newport ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great location, great look, clean and plenty of space. We enjoyed it with adult children for a weekend wedding.Poor mattresses and the water pressure in the showers is not good. We would stay agiain.

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Converted Historic Firehouse in Convenient Location w/ Luxurious Finishes
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$205 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
AU$205
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (980 reviews)
Nice clean room, had a quiet stay!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is AU$257 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$257
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
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Other neighbourhoods around Fifth Ward

Fort Adams State Park showing heritage architecture

Ocean Drive

You'll enjoy the cafes and live music in Ocean Drive. You might want to make time for a stop at Castle Hill Beach or Castle Hill Lighthouse.

Ocean Drive
Thames Street featuring a house as well as an individual male

Yachting Village

If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Yachting Village
Nice sunset

Bellevue Avenue Historic District

Bellevue Avenue Historic District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by The Breakers and Rosecliff while in the area.

Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Nice sunset

Cliff Walk

Unique features of Cliff Walk include the beaches and gardens. Make a stop by Rosecliff or The Breakers while you're exploring the area.

Cliff Walk
Sundown at Newport harbor.

Downtown Newport

If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Newport
Castle Hill Lighhouse after sunset

Historic Hill

If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Kingscote Newport Mansion are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Hill

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