Hotels near Newport State Airport - NPT, Middletown

Newport is great If you are into nautical and historical locations. Reminds me of Annapolis. The streets are very tiny in the center of town much like Old England. They are working on the Cliff Walk so time didn't allow me to find parking and walk to the part that is open. I went for a John Lodge concert at the Jane Pickens which is a nice little theater. Getting around is easy on foot, less so with a car because of the narrowness of the streets and insufficient parking. The drive around the lower tip was nice and you could see lovely vistas with rocks and birds in the water.

Middletown is a gem. Surrounded by Newport and Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. Beautiful beaches, great food, friendly people. Favorite places: Sachuest Beach, Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge, Great eateries include Johnny's Seafood at the Wyndham Hotel, Atlantic Grille, Tickets, Chilli's and Chelsea's.

We take a day trip to Newport about twice a year, and wanted to stay a few days this time. Very happy we did. It was very busy, but due to size it's still manageable. Parking is a bit of a problem, but we downloaded the Passport app which made it easy once we found a spot. Our favorite activity is the Ocean Drive out to Brenton Point. Parking is easy there and you can sit out on the cliffs and enjoy the surf. Bring chairs as benches have been removed (boo hoo).

All access to major stores and other services. Easy to drive locations. Driving to downtown Newport took about 10-15 mins depending on traffic but there are side streets to get around some of it. Heads up on speed limits and traffic lights! There are many of both.

I've been coming to Newport for the Jazz Festival for almost 20 years. It's a trip I look forward to every year. Once I park the car I rarely have to move it since most of the places I frequent are walkable. I always make my way to the cliff walk as i find it very relaxing.

The historical places are awesome especially the Breaker Mansion, nice fishing spots too but very limited accessibility for guests or visitors. Most of the beaches I tried to visit say, “For residents only, that requires a beach tag.” This kind of local policies will turn away tourists and will be a disaster for tourism. Fact, local residents pay taxes but Middletown could generate more income and will be great for local businesses if tourists guest will be treated properly and not turned away. Every year thousands of families and friends visited the area due to their family members serving or training in Newport Naval base.