Do I need a car in Newport?

Not for the town. Seven of the places on this map are walkable from the front door, and RIPTA's hop-on hop-off trolley routes cover the mansions, the Cliff Walk and First Beach. A car is useful for Second Beach, Castle Hill and the Ocean Drive loop.

Is the Newport trolley free?

Yes. RIPTA's Route 67 and Route 68 are free to ride from May 22 to October 31, 2026, sponsored by Discover Newport. Route 67 runs every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends.

Can I park at the house and leave the car there?

Yes. One parking space at the door is included with your stay. If you would rather use the trolley, park at the Newport Transportation Center for $5 plus tax with a voucher from your RIPTA driver.

Newport, mapped

Explore Newport

Every spot below is timed from 61 Church Street, not from the middle of town. Walk times are on foot, drive times are in traffic, and each one comes with a note on what to actually do there.

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Top pick · day trip

Block Island day trip — Perrotti Park ferry

Our top day-trip pick: walk to the pier at Perrotti Park, 39 America's Cup Avenue, for the seasonal high-speed ferry to Block Island's Old Harbor. Spend the day on the beaches, browsing shops or exploring by bicycle. The crossing takes about one hour each way; reserve your outbound and return sailings. Newport service ran June 19–September 7 in 2026, so it is not running this October. Check the operator for future dates and weather updates. This pin marks the Newport departure pier, not Block Island. Jamestown and Providence ferries also use Perrotti Park.

8 min walk 2 min drive

Walk and drive times are to the Newport pier; allow another 60 minutes on the ferry each way.

Directions from the house Block Island Ferry website & passenger booking Newport ferry schedules & fares Departure pier & island visitor information Jamestown Newport Ferry tickets Providence to Newport ferry tickets

Times are measured from the front door at 61 Church Street, not straight-line distance.

Explore Newport by trolley

RIPTA runs Newport's green-and-gold hop-on hop-off trolley buses, and from May 22 to October 31, 2026 they are free to ride. You can leave the car in the driveway at the house and still reach the mansions, the Cliff Walk, the Tennis Hall of Fame and First Beach.

Route 67 — Bellevue, mansions, Cliff Walk
Every 20 minutes on weekdays, every 15 on weekends. Connects The Breakers, Marble House, the Cliff Walk, the Tennis Hall of Fame and the Redwood Library.
Route 68 — First Beach
Runs from the Transportation Center to Easton's Beach, so a beach morning does not need a second car.
231 South Aquidneck Flex
On-demand rides inside the flex zone, including Easton's Beach and the Cliff Walk — book a pick-up in the Flex On Demand app.
Park and ride
Park at the Newport Transportation Center for $5 plus tax with a voucher from your RIPTA driver, then ride for free.

Schedules and route maps

Times were measured in October 2026 along the streets as they are mapped today. Newport closes blocks for events most summers, so check before you set out on a wedding weekend.

Do I need a car in Newport?: Not for the town. Seven of the places on this map are walkable from the front door, and RIPTA's hop-on hop-off trolley routes cover the mansions, the Cliff Walk and First Beach. A car is useful for Second Beach, Castle Hill and the Ocean Drive loop.
Is the Newport trolley free?: Yes. RIPTA's Route 67 and Route 68 are free to ride from May 22 to October 31, 2026, sponsored by Discover Newport. Route 67 runs every 20 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends.
Can I park at the house and leave the car there?: Yes. One parking space at the door is included with your stay. If you would rather use the trolley, park at the Newport Transportation Center for $5 plus tax with a voucher from your RIPTA driver.