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Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island

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Providence Children's Museum

Newport, Rhode Island

Good for School-Age Kids

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In an industrial area on the outskirts of the city, this museum pops up like a delightful surprise. The building alone is an exercise in creativity; every inch of this transformed factory is a marvel, fantastically designed and bursting with things to do....

  • Children's Museum

Brenton Point State Park

Newport, Rhode Island

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The sky above this park teems with kites. Kite-flying enthusiasts are drawn by the location and the exceptional kite-flying winds; kids are drawn by the colors and fanciful designs of the whirling and twirling kites....

  • Beach

  • Bicycling

Cuffy's of Newport

Newport, Rhode Island

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This store ranks as the top spot to grab your must-have logo gear, with "Newport" emblazoned upon piles of T-shirts, sweatpants, and the all-important hoodies in every size and color. Kids just have to have one....

  • Boutique

Easton's Beach

Newport, Rhode Island

Good for School-Age Kids

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The epicenter of the Newport Beach scene, this mile-long stretch of sand at the northern end of the Cliff Walk has got it all: a carousel, water slide, skateboard park, playground—and most importantly, a bathroom and a snack bar....

  • Swimming

Fort Adams

Newport, Rhode Island

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Kids get to be human moles at this historic nineteenth century fort, exploring the maze of underground tunnels where soldiers used to stand guard....

  • History Museum

  • Historical Landmark

Amazing Grace Harbor Tours

Newport, Rhode Island

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Amazing Grace is a lovely, smooth-cruising, introductory water tour that, at one hour, gets kids close to the important sights (mansions, yachts, lighthouses) without stretching little ones' attention spans. ...

  • Boat Ride

  • Boat Tour

Cliff Walk

Newport, Rhode Island

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Folks of all ilk—in jogging shoes, with stroller, accompanied by a dog—flock to this stunning three-plus mile trail that wends along the coastline over bridges, through tunnels, up and down steep stairs, and in some sections over rocks....

  • Scenic Landmark

  • Beach

  • Bicycling

Scooter World

Newport, Rhode Island

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Bright-colored SunTrikes look like amusement cars as they buzz through town at a top speed of 35 MPH. Three-wheeled and built for two, the little guys look like motorcycle side cars—only without the motorcycle....

  • Bicycling

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