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Newport is a great city for walking
and is best seen -- and appreciated -- on foot. In addition, summer traffic can be extremely heavy, so it's best to park your car in the nearest parking lot and head off on foot to enjoy the sites.

Newport can be heavily congested during peak months (June, July, August) and it's best if you can plan to see as much of the area as possible on foot, bicycle, scooter or by trolley. If you do plan on using your car, try to get out and see the sights early in the morning, before the traffic begins to get heavy, which is usually around 11 am.

One highly recommended idea is to park your car at the Visitor Information Center for the day. The daily parking fee is just $2.00 when you purchase a ticket or day pass to ride the RIPTA trolley / shuttle bus service. (The Visitor Information Center is located at 23 America's Cup Avenue). There are several other public parking lots that you can use as well.

Newport offers a myriad of tour options, which is another great way to get around and see the sights. Visitors can select from historic walking tours, scenic harbor tours and trolley tours. See "What To See & Do" for more information about tour opportunities in Newport, Rhode Island.

BY SHUTTLE BUS
Newport RI Shuttle Bus and Trolley Service
One of the most popular ways to get around Newport in-season is by trolley / shuttle bus. There is convenient scheduled service throughout the Newport area provided by RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit Authority). More Details >

BY BICYCLE
Newport RI Bike Rentals
Exploring Newport, Rhode Island by bicycle is a wonderful way to see the area. There are 15 scenic miles between Bellevue Avenue and Ocean Drive, as well as plenty of side trips around the city and surrounding areas. Find information for local bike rental companies here. More Details >

BY TAXI
Newport RI Taxi Service
There is taxi and limousine service in Newport, should you need to arrange transportation during your stay. More Details >

BY RENTAL CAR
Newport RI Car Rentals
If you've arrived in Newport via chartered plane, bus or ferry and would like to rent a car during your visit, there are several agencies with locations that are easily accessible. More Details >

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