Recreation

Average Newport, RI Temperatures
Month	Air Temp	Ocean Temp
Jan	38ºF	37ºF
Feb	39ºF	36ºF
Mar	46ºF	37ºF
Apr	55ºF	46ºF
May	64ºF	54ºF
Jun	73ºF	62ºF
Jul	78ºF	68ºF
Aug	78ºF	70ºF
Sep	72ºF	67ºF
Oct	63ºF	60ºF
Nov	53ºF	52ºF
Dec	43ºF	44ºF

When making reservations, ask for any package deals that may be offered. Many establishments have teamed up to offer complete vacation packages including dinner, mansion tours and boating excursions at significant discounts.

Biking & Scooters/Mopeds in and around Newport

Because Newport is geared more for bikes, scooters and walkers, those who rent or bring bikes to get around town may find themselves moving faster than the cars on busy summer weekends. Many people bike to 1st beach, or take a long leisurely ride (about 7.5 miles) around Ocean Drive and stop in the middle at Brenton Point to relax and take in some ocean vistas.

Some of the other great places to bike are to be found in the Point and Historic Hill sections of town, where you can look at one of the largest collections of pre-1800 architecture in the country. Some like to travel the length of Bellevue Avenue (about 2.5 miles) and look at the mansions along the way. Whatever your activity, chances are that biking can be a part of it.

The fact that Newport is on a relatively small island offers little resistance to the adventurous biker. To the east over the Sakonnet River Bridge lies Tiverton and Little Compton (Rt. 77). This is a quiet single lane country road in good condition that runs down to the mainland ocean beaches in Little Compton about 20 miles from the bridge.

For the mountain biker, trails can be found just a short drive away in Exeter (about 30 minutes) at Arcadia Park. The park consists of over 12,000 acres of land, showcasing the best nature preserve in Rhode Island. The 30 miles of trails are maintained by The Appalachian Mountain Club and the Department of Environmental Management, with 12 parking lots located throughout the area.

Whether you want to just bike around town, out on Ocean Drive, or off-island, Newport and the surrounding towns have something to offer. These area bike shops can assist you with rentals and more information about touring the Ocean State.

Select Biking & Scooter Shops in Newport

Island Sports
86 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown RI (888)639-7529

Ten Speed Spokes
18 Elm Street
Newport RI (401)847-5609

Scooter World
9 Christie's Landing
Newport (401)619-1349