Rainy day in Newport area.

Submitted by cobo973 t3_xsw87i in RhodeIsland

Hello locals! I am in the Narragansett/Newport area for the first time this weekend and we’re getting poured on with rain.

Does anyone have any suggestions of fun places we can go to during the rain? Great bars, fun stores, favorite museums? Things to avoid? Thanks!

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Open_Concentrate962 t1_iqmk5j0 wrote

I hear the mansions only have a few leaks in the roofs here and there.

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omjy18 t1_iqmlp7p wrote

Bars are the go to on rainy days. Can't really go wrong tbh just walk around til you find one you like

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omjy18 t1_iqmo0hn wrote

Replying to cobo973 (#11,138)

Dude newport is like a mile wide. You can walk anywhere . Seriously just walk around and see which one you like. Best way to find bars in my opinion

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MadLove1348 t1_iqmosr9 wrote

Ocean mist, fastnet, pour judgement

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Then-Just-Upvote t1_iqmpepk wrote

Go to Bannisters wharf, a half dozen places of various style/price point. If they all disappoint, head east to Buskers or Fastnet

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brick1972 t1_iqmq8fb wrote

If you can take getting a little wet I still would recommend heading down to Beavertail or at least doing Ocean Drive in Newport and stop at Breton Point. It's still nice to be by the water even when it is cold and wet, at least for me.

The Audrain Auto Museum is pretty cool, and you could combine that with a mansion or two. Then you could head over to Broadway (as mentioned Fastnet or Pour Judgement or other places) and see what you like there, or head down to Thames. Go to the brick Alley and get some comfort food. Whatever.

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Aeronaute t1_iqmy69f wrote

Any Rhode Islander would laugh at the notion of "the Narragansett/Newport area." Those are on opposite sides of the bay, and take two bridges and at least 25 minutes driving. That's a long day trip to RI sensibilities.

I'm not current on the current bars and museums in the area. I like much of the coastal attractions in the rain, just as well as in the sun, so can't really help on that end, other than to suggest you not discount outdoor things just because it's raining.

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Aquilani58 t1_iqn065r wrote

Pivotal Brewing in Bristol is having live music all day today. Plus Brick pizza is in the same parking lot. Both are very good!

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gravytrain2112 t1_iqn7555 wrote

Rainy day in Narragansett? Everyone goes shopping at Marshall’s/Home Goods. Not sure why, but I know it must be crazy there now.

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tilario t1_iqn8wwt wrote

try coast guard house or twoten oyster bar for lunch. make sure you're seated at the window and watch the rain fall on the water.

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thetaoofroth t1_iqno5xh wrote

Oldest bar in the USA is the white horse. Worth a lookie

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blueplasticgirl t1_iqo05lq wrote

Rejects Beer Co has an Octoberfest with bands playing today. Also, there's an escape room on Thames I think.

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c8ertot t1_iqodl3h wrote

Replying to cobo973 (#11,138)

mew’s tavern is awesome, maybe 5 minutes outside of narragansett. their teriyaki brussel sprouts are the BEST + it’s right on main street, theres a vintage book store and some gift shops and all sorts of different things

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CeciWhutIMean t1_iqoity2 wrote

I assume someone has said mansion tours!

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