Newport, United States

Music & Arts Tour in Newport

Newport's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

A storied Rhode Island harbor town of Gilded Age mansions, colonial history, and Atlantic breezes along the famous Cliff Walk.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•The Breakers — a 70-room Italian Renaissance palazzo built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1895
•Cliff Walk — a 3.5-mile path along the rocky shoreline with mansion views and ocean vistas
•Thames Street — the main waterfront street through the historic district, lined with shops and restaurants

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Fort Adams State Park — a massive 19th-century coastal fortification at the mouth of Newport Harbor with panoramic views
•Brenton Point State Park — a windswept headland at the southern tip of the island, popular with kite-flyers and sunset-watchers

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Newport?+

roamee's music tour of Newport takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Newport?+

roamee curates a walking route through Newport's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Newport good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Newport's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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