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Newport Visitors Information Center

Newport Visitors Information Center

Newport Visitors Information Center
4.5
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Make the Newport Visitor Information Center your first stop for all of your maps, materials, tickets and tour needs. Information specialists are available with complimentary maps and brochures on local events, attractions, lodging, shopping and dining.
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA18,493 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
It's on the pedestrian mall and in downtown, so it is hard to miss. We easily found this resource while walking from our cruise ship. The staff quickly provide lots of free information about the city and region, all the things you might want to do on your day here.
Written October 5, 2024
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,980 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
The Newport Visitors Information Center is a good stop for maps, tour info and calendar events. It should be one of your first stops to start planning.
Written January 16, 2020
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Thank you for your review! The team here at Discover Newport is thrilled to see your positive comments and support for our center. We are sp proud to be one of the must stop locations for travel and visitor information here in Newport!
Written February 4, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Richard B
Kansas City, MO204 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Couples
If this is your first trip to Newport, stop here first. You can purchase tickets to ride the trolleys (I recommend the city trolley for $6.00 per person over the tour trolleys. The drivers still give you info about the sites as you ride along and the pass is also good to ride the city bus which basically follows the same route and runs to midnight. The trolley stops at 8 PM). You can also purchase tickets to cruise the bay. There are several cruises to choose from all at $36.00 per person. The information given at the center is very helpful, but it is a convenient place to plan your day and purchase your tickets for all the attractions. You can purchase the mansion tour tickets here also. I recommend the two mansion ticket because it takes a good 2-3 hours to tour the Breakers (the Vanderbilt's mansion) and if you do not tour another mansion, the ticket never expires. If you want to upgrade to the 5 mansion ticket, you have one year from the time you purchased your ticket to do so. Parking is only $2.00 in their parking garage with a validation from the city bus or city trolley and you can park for free at any parking meter in Newport and the state of Rhode Island with a handicap placard or license plate.
Written August 15, 2015
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Carsons3
Longport, NJ85 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
First, make sure you tell the person at the parking booth that you are there is go to the Visitor's center....otherwise it's $40.00 to park. Park over behind the aquarium and take the trolley, get a receipt, $5.00 all day parking. There are homeless people in Newport, despite the fact it is a very wealthy city. So many rude tourists, so bring patience. Overpriced shops...the restaurant we ate lunch at wasn't bad, pricey but not overly so...The Moorings.
I was sad that none of the shops offered America's Cup photos, unless you had an unlimited budget.
Written August 17, 2024
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luvtheflapman
NH22 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Not my first trip to Newport, always have used the Visitors Info Center. Sites at present are confusing… some say open, some indicate closed, some mention pop up location. This venter is NOT OPEN, there is construction on site. The RIPTA trolleys leave from the back in the parking lot locale, take 67 for the Bellevue homes. There is a location, albeit small with very helpful staff, across the street in a storefront. These people can give you any info you need, worth a stop in for help. This center needs to clarify its status online for travelers who need accurate info.
Written July 24, 2021
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Helena
New York City, NY6 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
You may get a map there, but they will not book tours for you. One person gave a bit of advice about who to call, but you can look up most Newport attractions on the internet. Also, hard to find a parking spot around there.
Written August 8, 2021
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Retired_Miami
Miami, FL345 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Couples
After parking in the Visitors Center lot, we walked inside the center to find out about seeing the highlights in Newport. The person we spoke with told us a great way to see the sights and have the parking cost only 2 dollars for the day. We did Touro Synagogue, the historic district, the cliff walk, lunch, dinner, and other things. It was definitely a full day and for only 2 dollars the parking was almost free for Newport.
Written June 20, 2016
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Our staff does there very best to give you information to maximize your visit to Newport! Thank you for your review and we hope you return soon.
Written June 25, 2016
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lulu_mount
Worcester, MA42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
Any questions you may have, these people have the answer. Plenty of parking. Buy trolley pass for $6 (hop on and off) and you can park all day for $2.00 vs $21 without trolley pass. Limited parking in Newport although each mansion has own parking lot.
Written August 7, 2015
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stevenhong84
New York City, NY1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
I just went there yesterday to grab some info. A guy name Dennis was the worst representative i have ever dealt with.

Since it is my first time visiting Newport, I told him i need some info. Told him I need info on anything else but mansions, since I did my home work on it.

That stupid asked me if i purchased the tickets yet, told him im not interested. Then he started to go over the price of ticket pkgs. I tried to tell him im ok.

This idiot got butthurt, then started to giving me an attitude. Then i said that's it. Can i just get a map? Then he throws me a map. I told him i need to borrow a pen, he threw a sharpie in front of me with an attitude.

I just walked out of there because i didnt want any trouble. But it reall ruined my trip here with my family.

I normally don't like to write about this kind of review. But I was so disgusted with the service ive seen there, and there is no system to keep these guys in check, I just had to throw it out here. And please understand, i have waited for few hours to write this review to calm me down.

Listen guy, if you are miserable working there, don't take it out on some random visitors.
Written April 15, 2017
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Lasa88
Los Angeles, CA1,353 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2018 • Couples
Great information center right next to the Newport Marriott and within walking distance of the pier. They are very friendly and helpful here and you can buy tickets for all your activities here as well. Also, the city buses are parked right in the back so you can just get on a bus for the tour of the mansions or anything else in town you want to do. They also give you maps, etc. and there is even a cute gift shop.
Written September 16, 2018
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Pleased to hear our visitor's center was helpful to you. Thank you for taking the time to review us.
Written November 16, 2018
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