Shoreside Activities & Events in Rhode Island

America’s Cup Charters

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Newport and the America’s Cup have a long shared history; so when in Newport don’t miss the opportunity to sail on one of these legendary yachts.

Audrains Automobile Museum

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Located on the well known Bellevue Avenue, a ‘car’ museum with a rotating collection of over 160 rarest automobiles!

Bannister’s Wharf Co

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Marinas & Moorings, Shoreside Activities & Events

Bannisters Wharf is a full service marina in Newport, with 280ft of fixed pier and 30 slips on floating docks that can accommodate yachts up to 280’ LOA with 16’ draft.

Beavertail State Park and Lighthouse

Location: Jamestown, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Located on the southern tip of Jamestown, with amazing views of the bay and the original lighthouse constructed in 1749.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum

Location: Bristol, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

This historic, English-style manor built in 1896, can be seen from the water on approach to Bristol off the starboard side.

Bowen’s Wharf Company

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Bowen’s Wharf is Newport’s premiere waterfront shopping and dining destination.

Colt State Park

Location: Bristol, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

A massive 464-acre park, Colt State is a fabulous way to take in some of Rhode Island’s beauty and spend the day playing outdoors.

East Bay Bike Path

Location: Bristol, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

A fascinating way to explore the shores of Narragansett Bay, this ever-popular bike path, starts right in Bristol and takes you all the way to East Providence past marshes, along coves, and over bridges.

Herreshoff Marine Museum and America’s Cup Hall of Fame

Location: Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Marinas & Moorings, Shoreside Activities & Events

This world famous museum displays more than 60 classic sailing and power yachts built between 1850 and 1945 along with various steam engines, photographs and other attractive memorabilia in order to perpetuate the unique accomplishments of the company.

Hikes & Bike Rides

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

There are some amazing beach walks and hikes in the area.

International Tennis Hall of Fame

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

ITHoF includes a museum, an historic court tennis facility and grass tennis courts, plus an excellent indoor tennis facility.

Jamestown Art Center

Location: Jamestown, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Known to the locals as the JAC, their mission is to engage, enrich and inspire the community through extraordinary arts and educational experience.

Newport International Polo Series

Location: Portsmouth / Middletown, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

One of the most unique and fun ways to spend a Saturday: come early, tailgate with your crewmates, and of course – ‘half-time’ divot-stomping!

Newport Mansions

Location: Newport, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events, Shops & Shopping Centres

This beautiful store located on Bannister’s Wharf offers an exquisite collection of hand selected items to reflect the grace and style of the historic mansion museums.

Newport Vineyards

Location: Newport, Rhode Island, United States of America (USA), North America Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events, Restaurants, Bars & Cafés, Wines / Spirits / Beverages

Few people are aware that the New England region actually produces some nice local wines.