The Point Travel Guide
Newport
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Cliff Walk
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Easton's Beach
Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.
Bowen's Wharf
During your trip to Newport, you can do some window-shopping at Bowen's Wharf. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.
Things to do
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in The Point
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Got there early because I had a wedding to go to and wanted to check in before the wedding and they let me with no problem really appreciated that and I had a 12 o’clock checkout on top of it. They were very accommodating.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Club Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf
This is our 4th stay and we love it! The staff are so nice and helpful and the rooms are always clean. We always recommend the Wyndham on Long Wharf to all our friends and family.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
The in-hotel restaurant is awesome, the staff is amazing. Excellent place to stay.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Carpet very dirty with food crumbs and lint. Wallpaper pealing. Not there for breakfast. AC and heat worked well. Front desk lovely help.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Amenities and helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Rooms were nice and clean the bed wasn’t that comfortable. We went there for the jacuzzi but it wasn’t in service. I didn’t have the breakfast so I can’t comment on that. I enjoyed the sauna had to wait 15 minutes for it to heat up tho. The pool was nice. Overall I give it a 8 out of 10
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around The Point
Off Broadway
While visiting Off Broadway, you might make a stop by sights like Firehouse Theater and Ocean Drive Historic District.
Downtown Newport
If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Historic Hill
If you're spending some time in Historic Hill, International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Old Stone Mill are top sights worth seeing.
Top of the Hill
If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Newport Art Museum 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.
