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Things to do in Newport

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4.86 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviews

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Stroll Newport’s Cliff Walk with our GPS-triggered Audio Tour app. Travel at your own pace, start and stop anytime, any day. Works offline. Simply walk, listen, and discover. Lifetime validity!

5 out of 5 average rating, 99 reviews

Hunt for fossils with a scientist

Unveil Rhode Island's prime fossil hunting spots with a knowledgeable educator.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Botanical Blue Sun-Printing in a Coastal Studio

Craft 5 stunning, archival blue sun prints using natural materials in my coastal studio. A perfect Rhode Island souvenir! This non-toxic process is great for families, couples & friends of all levels.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Hand-Printed Art: Coastal Drypoint Workshop

Create expressive drypoint prints in my coastal art studio. Learn to etch a design, ink the plate, and use a professional press. Take home 4 original works! Perfect for all skill levels.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Hug a Donkey

You will enjoy a private (up to 4 people) 1 hour visit with the donkeys. You’ll hear their stories, learn about their care, brush them, and of course give them lots of hugs!

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Newport Rhode Island- Guided Historic Walking Tour

Visit 17th century homes & prominent properties linked to colonial settlers, American Revolutionary Admirals and Generals including George Washington that shaped this colonial port.

5 out of 5 average rating, 23 reviews

Create Your Own Drinking Glass

Join our master glassblowers at Gather Glass to create your own drinking glass. Choose your colors and follow our safe, guided steps to learn how to shape, blow, and form your personalized glass!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

Create Your Own Glass Ornament

Join our master glassblowers at Gather Glass to create your own glass ornament. Choose your colors and follow our guidance to learn how to shape, blow, and form your ornament.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Ice Cream Making Cooking Class - Fun For All Ages

Make ice cream from scratch in a fun chef-led cooking class! Crack eggs, measure ingredients, create unique flavors, and learn the science behind making ice cream. Leave with your own hand made pint!

4.75 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Immerse yourself in chilling true-crime history

Join a true crime ghost tour, that blends real historical crimes with reported hauntings, exploring the dark stories, unsolved mysteries, and lingering legends that still echo through the city.