Tours and Tickets to Experience Ocean Drive

There are plenty of ways to experience Ocean Drive. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour With Breakers Admission

• Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip With Breakers & Marble House Admission

• Private Newport, Rhode Island City Tour

• Guided Tour of Newport in Open Air LSV

• Historic Highlights With the Gilded Age Private Van Tour

While it’s free to visit Ocean Drive on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the famous street with an expert guide—and have some fun along the way. Group tours start around US$45, while private tours cost from US$100.

Newport's Ocean Drive is 9 miles (14 kilometers) long. It takes about 20 minutes to drive along it nonstop, but most people enjoy stopping for photo ops along the way. Popular stops include the Eisenhower House, Brenton Point State Park, Gooseberry Beach, and St. Mary's Church.

Must-see stops along Ocean Drive include the massive Gilded Age mansions that line the street. Brenton Point State Park offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay, while Fort Adams State Park teaches visitors about the area's history. Gooseberry Beach is a lovely spot to stop for a walk in the sand.

Yes, Ocean Drive is a popular spot for biking and walking. If you plan to bike, be sure to ride on the road, not the sidewalk; wear a helmet and reflective clothing; and watch out for vehicles. Walkers can enjoy Ocean Drive starting from downtown Newport at the intersection of Wellington and Thames.

Spring and fall are the best times of year to visit Ocean Drive in Newport thanks to fewer crowds; just try to avoid a rainy day. Summer weather is typically quite nice, but the crowds can make the traffic challenging. The coastline is beautiful in the winter, though you have to plan around the weather.