If you plan to be in Newport during the summer, reserve your hotel accommodations early.  With all its music festivals, Newport can book up quickly.  For out of the ordinary lodging, stay at Castle Hill Inn – which has spectacular views of Narragansett Bay and its own private beach.  For a luxurious bed & breakfast, stay at the Francis Malbone Inn or the Cliffside Inn. 

For dinner, stop by the Cheeky Monkey Café  on Perry Mill Wharf.  This  whimsical restaurant features creative food that’s perfect for sharing.  Scales & Shells on Lower Thames Street serves (what else) the best seafood in Newport.  For a place with atmosphere, have dinner at the White Horse Tavern, which has been operating as a tavern for over 300 years.