Newport was the site of the first Quaker settlement in the country
If you intend to spend a good deal of time in downtown Newport, try to get accommodations as close to town as possible. Because of its age, Newport was designed as a walking town and parking can be hard to find. Try to walk between destinations and don't forget that cabs are plentiful and cheap around town.
Newport RI Recreation
Public Golf Courses
Newport and Aquidneck Island are home to some of the most beautiful and exclusive private courses in the country like The Newport Country Club, Carnegie Abbey Golf Club and Wanumetonomy Country Club. Don't be discouraged, though, because there are even more choices for public courses. Here we've listed those that are within 30 minutes of downtown Newport.
Featured Golf Courses
Newport National Golf Club
324 Mitchell's Lane
Middletown RI (401)848-9690
The Orchard Course at Newport National is a 7,200 yard, par 72-championship golf course as well as an open space tribute to environmental sensitivity. Built to challenge golfers of every skill level, the links style Orchard Course has beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Sakonnet Passage. Designed by golf course architects Arthur Hills and Drew Rogers.
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Exeter Country Club
320 Victory Highway
Exeter RI (401)295-8212
30 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 18 holes, par 72, 6,919 yds. from blue; 6,390 yds. from white; 5,733 yds. from red. Costs range from $25 to $30. Carts available. Dining lounge and bar. Driving range available.
Green Valley Country Club
371 Union St
Portsmouth RI (401)849-2162
15 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 18 holes, par 71, 6,830 yds. from blue; 6,641 yds. from white; 5,459 yds. from red. Costs range from $30 to $45. Carts available. Dining lounge and bar. Driving range available.
Jamestown Country Club
East Shore Rd
Jamestown RI (401)423-9930
10 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 9 holes, par 36, 2,989 yds. from white tees, 2,808 yds. from red tees. Costs range from $17-$23 per round. Carts available at $13 - $23. Snackbar and lounge. Soft spikes.
Montaup Golf Club
400 Anthony Rd
Portsmouth RI (401)683-9882
20 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 18 holes, par 71, 6,400 yds. from men's tees, 5,473 yds. from women's tees. Cost runs $35 for 18 holes. Carts available. Dining room and bar. Open 11AM - 3:30PM to the public. Call for tee times.
Pocasset Country Club
807 Bristol Ferry Rd
Portsmouth RI (401)683-2266
20 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 9 holes, par 34, 2,795 yds. from white tees, 2,615 yds. from red tees. Costs range from $12 to $22. Carts available. Full restaurant and bar open daily.
Rolling Greens
1625 Ten Rod Rd
North Kingstown RI (401)294-9859
25 minutes from downtown Newport. Course consists of 9 holes, par 35, 3,072 yds. Costs range from $12 to $20. Carts available. Snackbar and lounge. Spikes optional.
Rose Hill Golf Club
222 Rose Hill Road
South Kingstown RI (401)788-1088
This professionally-designed and constructed 9-hole course provides a unique setting for all levels of golfers. Amenities include pro shop, club house, bar and grill.Ð
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