Location: Portsmouth
Top Things to do in Portsmouth
Top 10 Things to do in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (RI)
Portsmouth is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island, USA. The population was 17,389 at the 2010 U.S. Census. Portsmouth is the second oldest municipality in Rhode Island, after Providence; it was one of the four colonies which merged to form the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, the others being Providence, Newport, and Warwick.
Restaurants in Portsmouth
1. Newport Polo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
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.
Reviewed By 609RobertS
Located a few mile north of downtown Newport, the polo grounds are easily accessible. The whole premise is to arrive 2-3 hours prior to the starting time and tail-gate! Bring a Frisbee, soccer ball or football and play on the field prior to the match starting. The parking is very close to the tailgate area, bring a table, food, your own drinks including alcohol and just hang out. There are "booths" selling some odds and ends, clothing, jewelry etc but the fun is in dressing up - think pastels, big hats and over the top preppy. You can literally wear anything you want but treat it as an "event" and it's more fun. The announcer does a great job keeping you informed and has a nice sense of humor.
2. Arch Angel Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Newport RI Fishing Charters Captain Mike has been fishing off the waters of Newport, RI both as a commercial fisherman and as a charter captain for over 25 years. Arch Angel Charters specializes around Rhode Island inshore and offshore for your fishing charters needs. Inshore fishing trips include catching striped bass , bluefish, blackfish, sea bass and fluke. On offshore fishing charters we specialize in shark fishing and target many varieties of shark that is guaranteed to make your fishing trip the most exciting experience you will have on your vacation in Rhode Island Deep Sea Fishing in Rhode Island Our recent edition, the "Archangel" is a 28 foot Hydra-Sports Vector 2796 model with twin Susuki 250 four strokes which flies to the fishing grounds. Captain Mike's electronics are all Humminbird MEGA side scanning technology and a brand new Spot Lock by Minkota enables us to stay right on top of the fish without anchoring. The Arch Angel will fish up to six anglers.
3. Ragged Island Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
4. Newport Car Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 157 reviews
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 75+ cars as art, displaying them in six galleries 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. Docents ignite lively exchanges; Mid-Century modern furniture provides comfortable seating; and eight driving simulators allow a spin in virtually any car on any track in the world. (Cool gift shop, too!)
Reviewed By 768keithn
I have a real love for American classic cars and being the owner of a Mustang I found the museum extremely enjoyable. The variety of cars was fantastic, the staff were helpful and informative and parking and aces to the museum couldn’t be easier. If you love cars this is a must see.
5. The Sacred Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
6. Newport Indoor Golf
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
7. Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
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.
Reviewed By RXT777 - Missouri, United States
We took this tour as part of our Newport Preservation Society Membership ticket. $45 and we entered all 10 of their properties including the Mansions and this wonderful Topiary Garden. In addition to the topiaries, they had spectacular, award winning Dahlias. The house tour wasn't available the day we went, but we felt the garden was worth the trip
8. Greenvale Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By 811morganb
I took a group of local friends here recently who had never been before. We all had a great experience on a beautiful Saturday in July. We were celebrating a bachelorette on a small scale. They are appointment only now, but it was so easy to call and make an appointment for our group. Instructions were clear on arrival, and we spread out our picnic and enjoyed their great wine at an outdoor table of our choice. It was easy and relaxing, and all around it is a great atmosphere with beautiful views! I would highly recommend going to Greenvale to anyone local or out of town, just remember to call in advance. They are offering wine by the bottle, glass and wine flights, so you can still try out a wine!
9. Escobar's Highland Farm
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Irisheyes005
Went to the corn maze as a family activity. Spent over an hour wandering through the paths. Great fun for smaller kids. Covid precautions maintained.
10. Seaside Yoga Studio
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
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...
