# Things to see in Newport, Rhode Island (United States): 31 places and when to go

> Newport, Rhode Island is a town in United States, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Architecture (10), History (9), Nature (8). The best known are Narragansett Bay, Marble House and Rhode Island Sound. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/newport/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 41.4904, -71.3134
- **Places:** 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (10) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (8) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (8) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/playa/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (3)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** JFK New York, 228 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Newport, Rhode Island

The places in and around Newport, Rhode Island, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Narragansett Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/narragansett-bay/): Bay comprising 28 miles of coastline in the state of Rhode Island, USA · 13 km
- [Marble House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/marble-house/): Gilded Age mansion in Newport, Rhode Island · 3.2 km
- [Rhode Island Sound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rhode-island-sound/): Strait of water off the coast of Rhode Island, United States · 10 km
- [Touro Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/touro-synagogue/): Historic site in Rhode Island, United States · 163 m
- [Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/claiborne-pell-newport-bridge/): Bridge over Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island · 2.8 km
- [Rose Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rose-island-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 2.5 km
- [Rosecliff](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rosecliff-mansion/): Historic house in Rhode Island, United States · 2.9 km
- [Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jamestown-verrazzano-bridge/): Bridge in United States of America · 8.6 km
- [Norman Bird Sanctuary](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/norman-bird-sanctuary/): Nature preserve in Middletown, Rhode Island, US · 4.9 km
- [Point Judith Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/point-judith-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 20 km
- [Prudence Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/prudence-island-light/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 13 km
- [Dutch Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dutch-island/): Island in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States · 7.4 km
- [Dutch Island Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dutch-island-light/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 7.6 km
- [East Matunuck State Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/east-matunuck-state-beach/): State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States · 22 km
- [Plum Beach Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/plum-beach-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 8.9 km
- [Scarborough Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/scarborough-south-state-beach/): State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States · 17 km
- [Bristol Ferry Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bristol-ferry-light/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 18 km
- [Bullock Cove](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bullock-cove/): Bay in Newport County, Rhode Island, United States of America · 10 km
- [Buzzards Bay Entrance Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/buzzards-bay-entrance-light/): Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States · 25 km
- [Earlscourt Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/earlscourt-historic-district/): Historic district in Rhode Island, United States · 14 km
- [Gooseberry Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gooseberry-beach/): Beach in Newport, Rhode Island · 3.5 km
- [Poplar Point Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/poplar-point-light/): Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States · 14 km
- [Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sachuest-point-national-wildlife-refuge/): Wildlife refuge in Middletown, Rhode Island · 5.9 km
- [Salty Brine State Beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/salty-brine-state-beach/): State beach in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States · 21 km

And the other 7, by what you come to do:

- **Snow**: [Yawgoo Valley](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yawgoo-valley-ski-area/)
- **Nature**: [Cocumscussoc State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cocumcussoc-park/), [Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/trustom-pond-national-wildlife-refuge/)
- **With kids**: [Ann Gall Durbin Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ann-gall-durbin-aquarium/), [Biomes Marine Biology Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/biomes-marine-biology-center/), [Exploration Center & Aquarium - Save The Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/exploration-center-aquarium-save-the-bay/)
- **Food and drink**: [Sons of Liberty Spirits Co](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sons-of-liberty-spirits-co/)

## When to go to Newport, Rhode Island

The best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 24 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 59 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 43 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 01 |

In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In June, 30 of the 31 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Newport, Rhode Island

The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 228 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.4904%2C-71.3134)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.4904%2C-71.3134)

## Other towns nearby

- [New Bedford, Massachusetts](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/new-bedford/): 31 places · 36 km
- [Providence, Rhode Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/providence/): 38 places · 38 km
- [Glasgo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/glasgo/): 16 places · 48 km
- [Taunton](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/taunton/): 5 places · 49 km
- [Woonsocket](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/woonsocket/): 6 places · 60 km
- [Carver](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/carver/): 13 places · 61 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Newport, Rhode Island?

The best known: [Narragansett Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/narragansett-bay/), [Marble House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/marble-house/), [Rhode Island Sound](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rhode-island-sound/), [Touro Synagogue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/touro-synagogue/), [Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/claiborne-pell-newport-bridge/). In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Newport, Rhode Island?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.

### How do you get to Newport, Rhode Island?

The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 228 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.4904%2C-71.3134) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Newport, Rhode Island as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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