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 Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)

฿1,646
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

฿827
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour Through Newport
Scenic Tour W/The Elms Thru 8/30. Marble House Entry 8/31 - 11/2

Historic Scenic Tour with Marble House Admission

฿1,489
per adult
Historic Scenic Tour with 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 ฿10,583 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿10,583
฿13,799 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Viking
Mill Street Inn

Mill Street Inn

3 out of 5
75 Mill St Newport RI
The price is ฿13,106 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿13,106
฿14,990 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"The Mill Street Inn was a unique spot with a great location, a few minutes walk to Bellevue or Thames Streets. Our room was more like a suite, had a separate living room and a bedroom. Amenities were great, and there was breakfast that you ordered the night before that they delivered at the time ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026

Mill Street Inn
Entire Charming Victorian Home Downtown Newport

Entire Charming Victorian Home Downtown Newport

2 out of 5
Newport RI
The price is ฿20,566 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿20,566
฿26,011 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Newport. Enjoy a garden. Popular attractions Bowen's Wharf and Newport Harbour are located nearby.
Entire Charming Victorian Home Downtown Newport
Paws on Pelham

Paws on Pelham

3 out of 5
96 Pelham Street Newport RI
The price is ฿9,358 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿9,358
฿10,717 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Newport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Bowen's ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (333 reviews)
"Paws on Pelham was great, the communication from the innkeeper (Tonie) was really nice. We were a little late getting in, so she gave us codes and instructions to get in. Everything was extremely clean. Our room was exactly what we were looking for, and the location is great, easily walkable to everything ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026

Paws on Pelham
Serenity Inn Newport

Serenity Inn Newport

3.5 out of 5
93 Pelham St Newport RI
The price is ฿11,023 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿11,023
฿12,567 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (678 reviews)
"This was one of the best places I've stayed. Tonie was very cheerful and helpful. The place was immaculately clean, Everything was comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Parking was very convenient. I will be back."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 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 ฿8,348 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,348
฿11,147 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
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Where to stay in Historic Hill

Find the best Historic Hill 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 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 Newport Art Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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