Historic Hill Travel Guide

Newport

A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a sunset in the background.
A two-story gray house with a red door, a brick chimney, and a small porch with a potted plant.
A stone wall with a window and a tree in the foreground.
A statue of a man with outstretched arms on a pedestal labeled "CHANNING" in a park with a stone tower in the background.
A stone tower, a church with a tall spire, and a clear blue sky.

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A courtyard with a tennis court, a statue, and a building with a clock tower.
Photo by tom owens
Open Photo by tom owens

International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum

9.0/10 (252 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Newport. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
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Things to do

The Breakers Newport

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

฿1,632
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

฿820
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30 . Marble House 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour With Marble House Admission
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,476
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission
Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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

฿557
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission

฿2,033
per adult
Newport Viking Trolley Tour with Breakers & Marble House Admission
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Top hotels in Historic Hill

Hotel Viking

Hotel Viking

4 out of 5
1 Bellevue Avenue Newport RI
The price is ฿7,938 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,938
฿10,822 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (61 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hotel Viking
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is ฿7,014 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,014
฿8,046 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Our King suite room - with soft bed, sofa & armchair - had great atmosphere with brick walls, high ceilings with beams, and views of roofs and treetops. If you order a complimentary picnic breakfast the night before, they deliver it to your room! Easy parking and easy to walk around downtown area. ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Mill Street Inn
Serenity Inn Newport

Serenity Inn Newport

3.5 out of 5
93 Pelham St Newport RI
The price is ฿7,608 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,608
฿8,673 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Serenity Inn Newport
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿5,106 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,106
฿7,364 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,566 reviews)
"We ended up changing rooms. Our first room was right over the entrance and thus, was very noisy. Additionally, the light in the shower was out. They only provided feather pillows so we had to ask for foam due to allergies. They then moved us to another room—much quieter. Shelly at the front desk ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,020 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿3,020
฿3,826 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Middletown. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Harbor Island Resort

4 out of 5
1 Goat Island Newport RI
The price is ฿6,982 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,982
฿10,114 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,100 reviews)
"All employees were very nice starting from Valet and restaurant employees. Hotel was very clean and well maintained. We stayed in a room in the Captains Quarters area which was awesome. Very roomy, clean and well maintained. The only complaint I had was that they didn’t do the smores roast at night ..."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Newport Harbor Island Resort
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Where to stay in Historic Hill

Find the best Historic Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A gated entrance with ornate ironwork and a sign reading "CHAMP SOLEIL".

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 sky.

Fifth Ward

If you're spending some time in Fifth Ward, Gooseberry Beach and Fort Adams State Park 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.

A beach with a lifeguard tower, rocky shoreline, and a distant hill with houses.
Photo by Tuyen Truong
Open Photo by Tuyen Truong

Top of the Hill

If you're spending some time in Top of the Hill, Easton's Beach and Ocean Drive Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

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