Brenton Point State Park Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-2400, At almost eighty nine acres, this park offers majestic views of the Atlantic Ocean, as well as opportunities for picnicking, hiking, fishing, relaxing, and more. more...

Fort Adams State Park 1 Lincoln Drive, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-2400, Situated on twenty one acres and offering wonderful views of the sea, this fort is America’s largest coastal fortification and allows visitors a chance to see history come alive with battle re-enactments, as well as playing to host to special events such as classic vehicle shows, music festivals, and more.  more...

Cliffwalk Begins at Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840, 401-849-8048, This very popular walk along the Atlantic Ocean and offers spectacular views of the sea and the elegant summer mansions for which Newport is known.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge 3679 D Old Post Road, Newport, RI 02813, Charlestown, 401-364-9124, Located near Newport, this two hundred forty two acre National Wildlife Refuge offers many chances for communing with nature, hiking, saltwater fishing, and more; a number of different types of habitats may be explored, and the refuge is a wonderful place for bird watching, as it is home to over two hundred species of birds.  more...

Purgatory Chasm Purgatory Road, Newport, RI 02840, 401-847-7565, This geological phenomenon is caused by a thin crack in the ledges on the east side of Easton Point; centuries of erosion caused by the sea have led to the formation of the fissure.