Newport Polo Club

Newport


In summer, come to watch the club's polo matches (check the website for dates) to get an authentic taste of Newport high life.


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Nearby Newport attractions

1. Newport Car Museum

1.79 MILES

Located in Portsmouth, 6 miles north of Newport, on the site of a former missile manufacturing plant, this fantastic, new-in-2017 museum showcases more…

2. Newport Vineyards

2.25 MILES

Tours of the vineyards aren't the only reason to stop by this pleasant winery in Middletown 4 miles north of Newport: there's also a marketplace, a…

3. Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard

3.57 MILES

This popular vineyard has free guided tours, a seasonal cafe and daily tastings for $14: great value for sampling seven local wines.

4. Norman Bird Sanctuary

4.05 MILES

Established in 1949, this beautiful nature sanctuary occupies a 325-acre site with over 7 miles of groomed walking trails. It was established to protect…

5. Second Beach

4.7 MILES

East of Easton's Beach along Purgatory Rd, pretty and clean Sachuest Beach has showers, a snack bar and a lovely setting, overlooked by the neo-Gothic…

6. Third Beach

4.73 MILES

Located a short distance east of Second Beach, and popular with families because it is protected from the open ocean, Third Beach also appeals to…

7. Easton's Beach

5.05 MILES

Easton's has a pseudo-Victorian pavilion containing bathhouses and showers, a snack bar and a large carousel. It's within walking distance of Newport's…

8. Prudence Island

5.14 MILES

This idyllic island sits in the middle of Narragansett Bay, an easy 25-minute ferry ride (adult/child $5.40/1.90) from Bristol. Originally used for…