Visit Top of the Hill
Popular places to visit
Newport Mansions
You can study the exhibits at Newport Mansions, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Newport. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
The Breakers
Find out about the history of Newport when you take a trip to The Breakers. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Thames Street
Stroll down this historic thoroughfare that runs parallel to Newport’s waterfront and check out the heritage façades, cozy pubs and great cafés.
Cliff Walk
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cliff Walk and enjoy the boating in Newport. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
Bowen's Wharf
During your trip to Newport, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bowen's Wharf. Stroll along the waterfront or discover the area's sunsets.
Easton's Beach
Spend the day relaxing by the ocean at Newport’s largest surf beach, where you can play in the waves, ride a carousel and stroll along a scenic boardwalk.
Things to do
Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions
3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)
Top of the Hill Hotel Deals
The Attwater
Clean and spacious room, gratuitous staff, and within a somewhat reasonable walking distance of town
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
Gilded
Wonderful recent weekend stay at Gilded. The hotel is in the perfect location to explore Newport by foot. The hotel experience certainly felt very guest friendly and welcoming throughout our stay and the rooms are beautiful and well appointed. The complimentary small plates breakfast was superb. ...
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
Bellevue House
Great location to waterfront/ wharf. Breakfast was good. Comfy bed.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Hydrangea House
This hotel really outdid my expectations. The room was very clean with an excellent shower. Great location near shopping and the mansions. Dave is a great host and made us feel welcome. The breakfast was outstandung. I could tell the chef was an excellent cook and took pride in the meal. Overall ...
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Bellevue Manor
Good stay
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Courteous gentleman at check-in. Great room view of the harbor. Easy walk to shops at Bowens wharf.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Top of the Hill
Off Broadway
While visiting Off Broadway, you might make a stop by sights like Firehouse Theater and Ocean Drive Historic District.
Historic Hill
While visiting Historic Hill, you might make a stop by sights like International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum and Touro Synagogue.
Downtown Newport
If you're spending some time in Downtown Newport, Bannister's Wharf and Bowen's Wharf are top sights worth seeing.
Yachting Village
While visiting Yachting Village, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Street and Newport Harbour.
The Point
You'll enjoy the restaurants and waterfront in The Point. You might want to make time for a stop at Newport Ferry Terminal or Newport Harbour.
Bellevue Avenue Historic District
Gilded Age mansions and architectural styles by major American architects define this National Historic Landmark in Newport, Rhode Island. Tour historic mansions like Vernon Court and Belcourt Castle, or explore the Frederick Law Olmsted Arboretum and Rovensky Park.
