Timeline
12:00
Head to Brick Alley Pub for a late lunch. Their massive menu features a great lobster roll and clam chowder, perfect for a first stop in the historic district. The atmosphere is lively, and the custom-made salad bar is a nice touch if you want something lighter.
12:45
Walk four minutes to the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. Built around 1697, it is one of the oldest houses in Rhode Island. Located at the corner of Broadway and Stone Street, it offers a quiet pause in the downtown section to appreciate colonial architecture.
13:45
Take a thirty-minute walk east to Eastons Beach. This three-quarter mile sandy beach is one of the top ten in New England. It offers a wonderful view of the beautiful Cliff Walk and allows for ocean swimming or renting equipment like surfboards and beach chairs.
14:45
Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District
Walk up the cliffs from the beach to the Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District. The scenery here is striking, with grand houses sitting atop cliffs surrounded by water. The water and vibes are calm, and you can wade out to some inlets while enjoying the panoramic ocean views.
Local tip
Brick Alley Pub is open daily from 11:30 to 21:00, so a 12:00 arrival ensures you get seated before the lunch rush. Eastons Beach is open all day, making it easy to spend as much time as you like on the sand before heading up to the cliffs.
Check before you go
- Brick Alley Pub: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
- Eastons Beach: Open all day
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Newport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).