There's plenty of specific places to visit when visiting Newport, RI. However, two of the most enjoyable things to do are free and non-specific. The first is the Cliff Walk, which allows you to walk along a cliff to the east shore of the island and get gorgeous views of the ocean, cliffs and mansions of Newport. The total walk is about 3.5 miles, but that might be a bit much for some. If it sounds like too much (and remember, after the walk, you'll need to get back to your car), you can also only do a portion of it. The best place to park your car then is on Narrangasett Avenue, around the intersection with Ochre Point Avenue. Here, you can go down the Forty Steps and do as much of the walk as you want towards the mansion area. After the walk, feel free to visit some of the mansions, especially the Breakers.
To get a great view by car, follow the signs from downtown Newport for Ocean Drive. This isn't a specific road, but it allow you to get a great ocean view from all angles of Newport. From Downtown, it takes you to Fort Adams and from there allows you to follow the south coast of the island all the way to Rough Point. This is a spectacular drive with plenty of pull offs for you to stop with your camera and is highly recommended by us.
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