Ocean Drive Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Castle Hill Lighthouse
Find out about the history of Newport with a stop at Castle Hill Lighthouse. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its lively festivals.
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.
Newport Mansions
You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Thames Street
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
The Breakers
Find out about the history of Newport when you spend time at The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Activities
Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions
Newport: Morning Cruise with Complimentary Mimosa
Newport, RI: Afternoon Grand Cruise of Narragansett Bay
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
Our pick of the best Ocean Drive Hotel Deals
Oceancliff Resort I & II
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Castle Hill Inn
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
OceanCliff Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ocean Drive
Fifth Ward
If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.
Yachting Village
If you're spending some time in Yachting Village, Thames Street and Newport Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Newport
If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Historic Hill
If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean Drive Travel Guide
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- Bailey's Beach
- Bowen's Wharf
- Castle Hill Lighthouse
- Easton's Beach
- Fort Adams State Park
- Goat Island Holidays
- Visit Hope Valley
- Jamestown Windmill
- Visit Jamestown
- Visit New Shoreham
- Visit Bellevue Avenue Historic District
- Visit Cliff Walk
- Newport Harbour
- Newport Mansions
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- Old Stone Mill
- Visit Pawtuxet Village Historic District
- Visit Point Judith
- Visit Quonochontaug
- St. Mary's Catholic Church
- Touro Park
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