The Point Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A rocky shoreline with a bridge in the background.
A wooden dock with colorful kayaks and a marina filled with sailboats.
A marina with several yachts docked.
A small boat with a man in a red shirt on the water. There are multiple flags and a pier in the background.
A marina with boats docked, a bridge in the background, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular The Point attractions

Hunter House

Learn about the local history of Newport when you take a trip to Hunter House. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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Activities

The Breakers Newport

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

AU$69
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

AU$36
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!

AU$54
per adult
Early Bird Mimosa Cruise - Family Friendly!
Newport: Mansions Sightseeing Trolley Tour with The Breakers

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport With Elms Admission

Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

AU$65
per adult
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack

AU$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
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Our guide on where to stay in The Point

Find the best The Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone church with a tall spire and arched windows.
Photo by Ana Lei
Open Photo by Ana Lei

Downtown Newport

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

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings and a church spire in the distance.

Yachting Village

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

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
Photo by Jared Kent
Open Photo by Jared Kent

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park are top sights worth seeing.

A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.

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.

A grand classical building with ornate sculptures, large windows, and a prominent staircase leading to the entrance.
Photo by Michael Kercsmar
Open Photo by Michael Kercsmar

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.

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