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.

Stay near popular Historic Hill attractions

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 Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)

฿1,661
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Mansion Incl.(Age 8+)
Rose Island Lighthouse is a crowd favorite.

Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

฿1,402
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport

฿835
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

฿1,502
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

฿1,502
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

฿567
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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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 ฿7,948 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿7,948
฿10,835 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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (83 reviews)
"Tiniest hotel room I’ve ever stayed in. We were celebrating our 40th Wedding Anniversary and although we received a complimentary bottle of champagne it was not brought on ice and I had to go get our own ice on a different floor (only one ice maker on one floor in the whole hotel, weird). The entire ..."

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

Hotel Viking
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is ฿5,365 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,365
฿6,167 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,002 reviews)
"From the moment we checked in to when we checked out - truly friendly and helpful staff, rooms were definitely comfortable. They had great choices for the “grab-go” breakfast and hands down the location was perfect for walking to attractions."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

Mill Street Inn
Serenity Inn Newport

Serenity Inn Newport

3.5 out of 5
93 Pelham St Newport RI
The price is ฿7,222 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿7,222
฿8,232 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (713 reviews)
"Very Clean and comfortable. Great location."

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2026

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 ฿5,114 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿5,114
฿7,375 total
16 Nov - 17 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! (1,587 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Newport super close to everything"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport

3.5 out of 5
28 Aquidneck Ave Middletown RI
The price is ฿2,631 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿2,631
฿3,383 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn

Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn

2.5 out of 5
2138 Post Rd Warwick RI
The price is ฿2,970 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿2,970
฿3,386 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
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Where to stay in Historic Hill

Find the best Historic Hill areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A harbor with numerous sailboats and a large bridge in the background.

Downtown Newport

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

A rocky shoreline with a bridge in the background.

The Point

You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.

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.

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