Things to do & places to visit in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States

Portsmouth municipality in Rhode Island, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Saturday, May 04, 2024, 11:15.

Top things to do (22)

• Farms
• Miniature Golf
• Speciality Museums
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Government Buildings
• Bars & Clubs
• History Museums
• Lessons & Workshops
• Breweries
• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Yoga & Pilates
• Fishing Charters & Tours
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Ferries
• Art Museums
• Art Galleries
• Beaches
• Gardens
• Hiking Trails
• Churches & Cathedrals
• Islands
• Arenas & Stadiums

Top places to visit (26 attractions)

1. 5.0 Newport Car Museum (185 reviews)
   - if you like old great cars this is a place you must go.
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   7 MILES FROM NEWPORT w/ ample FREE PARKING! Since 2017, the Newport Car Museum has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Located in a converted 3-acre building that once served as a missile manufacturing facility, the Newport Car Museum presents 90 cars as art, displaying them in six galleries (and a Pop-Up Porsche Exhibit) that use theatrical lighting, specially commissioned large-format artwork and award-winning videos to tell the story of Ford/Shelby, Corvettes, World Cars, Fin Cars, Mopars and American Muscle Cars. Meticulously kept cars are displayed on low-rise platforms and turntables, with no barrier ropes, allowing for unobstructed 360-degree inspection, especially appreciated on “Hoods Up” Weekends held the second weekend of every month. Rounding out the experience are friendly, knowledgeable docents; a collection of Mid-Century modern furniture; and a cool gift shop with hundreds of eclectic items for all ages. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Newport Polo (62 reviews)
   - Something different to do on a summer Saturday.
   Spent More than 3 hours Arenas & Stadiums
   
   
   Newport Polo, home of America's First Polo Club, celebrates the 30th Anniversary season of the Newport International Polo Series, featuring public exhibition polo matches every Saturday, June - September. Founded in 1876, charter member of the United States Polo Association, Newport Polo offers year-round polo club membership and polo instruction. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Ragged Island Brewing Company (4 reviews)
   - The best.
   Saturday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Breweries • Farms
   
   
   10 bbl farm brewery based in Portsmouth, RI. Founded in 2016. Opened March 17, 2017. Moved to the Farm location in June 2021. See more..
   
4. 5.0 St Mary's Episcopal Church (3 reviews)
   - History and Friendliness
   Saturday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
   When I attended the 10:00 Service this past July 21st, I was very impressed by the Clergy, the Setting and the Service itself... Held in the (new) Great Hall building on the hill just above the Original Church due to the 98 degree temps that morning, I felt welcomed and cool! But, the liturgy was "warm" and inviting to all to participate. I will be going back when I visit my son and Family. See more..
   
5. 5.0 The Sacred Center (2 reviews)
   - Heart & Soul
   Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates • Lessons & Workshops
   
   
   We are an interfaith center for wellbeing in Portsmouth. We offer yoga for all ages, retreats, dance, spiritual discovery groups and much more in a beautiful space welcoming all. We have a full weekly schedule of yoga classes that take place inside our chapel as well as on Third Beach in the summer months. Check our website for this months schedule. Drop-ins are welcome at all of our classes See more..
   
6. 5.0 Flippin Out Fishing Charters (2 reviews)
   - What an awesome time!
   Fishing Charters & Tours
   
   
   I had the opportunity to fish with Flippin Out Charters 2 consecutive days and it was a fantastic trip. We boated stripers up to 40 lbs mostly by casting big top water plugs. I highly recommend it. See more..
   
7. 5.0 Newport Indoor Golf (1 review)
   - An interesting experience
   Saturday: Spent 1-2 hours Miniature Golf
   
   
   Newport Indoor Golf features 6,000 sq. feet of indoor golf simulators located adjacent to the Newport Car Museum in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Powered by Trackman Golf Simulators, golfers can enjoy 50 courses from around the world as well as two driving range functions. With five bays available for reservations, golfers of all abilities have the chance to play the game year-round, regardless of the weather. Amenities include tournaments, one-on-one custom club fitting, golf club sales, PGA Lessons and Clinics, and Private Events by request. See more..
   
8. 5.0 Shunya Studio (1 review)
   - Lovely new studio and boutique
   Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates
   Partner yoga studio to Thames Street Yoga. They carry great lines like Satya Jewelry, Manduka clothes/mats and Alo Yoga. Broad offering of classes from Vinyasa Flow to Dharma Mittra and Baptiste Power to Kundalini. Wonderful community! See more..
   
9. 4.5 Green Animals Topiary Garden (235 reviews)
   - Must see Topiary Garden
   Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums • Gardens
   
   
   Green Animals is the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States. This small country estate in Portsmouth was purchased in 1872 by Thomas E. Brayton, Treasurer of the Union Cotton Manufacturing Company in Fall River, Massachusetts. It consisted of seven acres of land, a white clapboard summer residence, farm outbuildings, a pasture and a vegetable garden. Gardener Joseph Carreiro, superintendent of the property from 1905 to 1945, and his son-in-law, George Mendonca, superintendent until 1985, were responsible for creating the topiaries. There are more than 80 pieces of topiary throughout the gardens, including animals and birds, geometric figures and ornamental designs, sculpted from California privet, yew, and English boxwood. Today, Green Animals remains as a rare example of a self-sufficient estate combining formal topiaries, vegetable and herb gardens, orchards and a Victorian house overlooking Narragansett Bay. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Greenvale Vineyards (120 reviews)
    - Nice little surprise.
    Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
    
    
    First time visiting Greenvale Vineyards. We sampled 8 wines and 1 sparkling. $15 pp well worth it. We purchased 2 bottles of the Vidal Blanc. We will definitely visit this summer. They have jazz music every Saturday from may-dec. You can bring your own chair, blanket and food. They grow all of their own grapes for all of their wines. Nice small quaint vineyard. If your looking for something like Newport Vineyards this isn’t the place. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Escobar's Highland Farm (20 reviews)
    - Perfect family outing
    Farms
    
    
    This was a perfect experience for a family. My 4 and 5 year old kids loved leading the way. It was perfect! We were able to push a wagon through it. We went close to opening time so it was not too busy. Then the kids also enjoyed just running around after. See more..
    
12. 4.0 The Portsmouth Shop (1 review)
    - Local Goods!
    Speciality & Gift Shops
    This is a unique and neat shop in Portsmouth. It's right off of Rt 138. They have a good selection of local items and unique items. Service was nice. Worth a stop if you are in the area. See more..
    
13. 3.5 Gull Cove Beach (3 reviews)
    - A Favorite Kayaking Spot
    Beaches
    
    
    Gull Cove is a real gem. Don’t come here for sandy beach. As a kayaker, we love that we can drive in (don’t mind all the ruts), Park, and have the boats in the water in under 10 minutes. Off to the right there are some fabulous marsh areas to discover with egrets, ducks, and deer. It’s as peaceful as it gets. You could easily spend 1-2 hours round trip from the beach in the marsh area. Come back to shore and pull out your chairs to have lunch. People are always friendly and it isn’t ever crowded. You can also paddle to the left and kayak around the island, or go under the bridge and you are on the Sakonnet river where you can paddle near the marina. Our usual routine is to visit Gull Cove, paddle around, then drive to Tiverton Four Corners and get ice cream at Gray’s. A perfect day and a perfect outing. Gull Cove, a hidden R.I. gem. See more..
    
14. 3.5 Seaside Yoga Studio (2 reviews)
    - Yoga classes and community events at Seaside Yiga
    Spent 1-2 hours Yoga & Pilates
    
    
    seasideYOGA is a yoga studio and boutique located in Portsmouth, RI. We offer a wide variety of classes from Vinyasa to Kundalini, a vibrant space, and a strong sense of community. Come flow with us... See more..
    
15. 3.0 The Barn (1 review)
    - Popular place but just OK
    Bars & Clubs
    This cute little restaurant in the center of Adamsville, RI is in an old barn. The atmosphere is country and the restaurant is very busy particularly in the summer. The food is lackluster - ate there recently and couldn't finish my food. The hollandaise sauce tastes like its from a box, underneath that - my english muffin was soggy, and home fries are over - spiced. I'm not going back. I'd rather have less quantity with improved quality. See more..
    
16. 3.0 Sakonnet Greenway Trail (1 review)
    - Decent trail, not well marked
    Spent 1-2 hours Hiking Trails
    The Sakonnet Greenway Trail is the longest nature trail on Aquidneck Island. It winds its way for ten miles from The Glen in Portsmouth to Mitchell's Lane in Middletown, then loops to Wyatt Road and Newport Vineyards. The trail features different types of terrain, from pasture to boardwalk. Leased dogs welcome. Parking available at some entry points. Download map at Aquidneck Land Trust. See more..
    
17. Prudence & Bay Islands Transport (0 review)
    Ferries
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18. Prudence Conservancy (0 review)
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
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19. The Green Grocer (0 review)
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops
    It is our mission to provide the community with a wide selection of natural and organic products, all the while extending knowledge and expertise to our customers in a truly sincere and hospitable way. Awarded "Best Health Food Store" by Newport Life Magazine and "Best Natural Market" by Rhode Island Monthly, the Green Grocer has clearly garnered the support of the community. See more..
    
20. Narragansett Bay Research Reserve (0 review)
    Government Buildings
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21. Dyer Island (0 review)
    Islands
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22. Despair Island (0 review)
    Islands
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23. Patience Island (0 review)
    Islands
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24. Hope Island (0 review)
    Islands
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25. Portsmouth Historical Society (0 review)
    History Museums
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26. The Portsmouth Arts Guild Center for the Arts (0 review)
    Art Galleries • Art Museums
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