Middletown (Rhode Island)

By car

By plane

• Newport State Airport

  phone: +1 401 846-9400
  Small and does not offer commercial flights. It does accommodate small private planes and helicopters.

• Newport Vineyards

  phone: +1 401 848-5161
  address: 909 East Main Rd
  They have public tours from 1-3PM so it is convenient to stop by after lunch. If you prefer going at a different time you can still visit their wine shop and have a wine tasting. They sample award winning wines and have an amazing selection for the wine connoisseur.

• Norman Bird Sanctuary

  phone: +1 401 846-2577
  address: 583 3rd Beach Rd
  Daily 9AM-5PM. A 300 acre sanctuary for deer, fox, over 300 species of birds. Marked nature trails of up to 1.1 mi each (no pets permitted on trails). Lovely coastal views. $4.

• Holiday Cinemas

  phone: +1 401 847-3456
  West Main Road. Brand new cinemas - just redone a couple of years ago. Available to host birthday parties for kids - have a small 'game room' in the front entrance. Seats are comfortable and recline - and are also a good size. A great movie theater.

• Sachuest Town Beach

  address: Sachuset Point Rd
  Known as Second Beach to locals, this is the largest beach in this area. Here you can find great surf, fine sand, showers, and a concession stand. Seasonal parking passes are available in the beginning of the summer season.

• Third Beach

  address: Third Beach Rd
  This beach is known for its calm surf, which is perfect for water sports and small children. There are no public bathrooms or concession stand offered at this beach, but parking is available.

• Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge

  phone: +1 401 619-2680
  address: 769 Sachuest Point Rd
  A large, 242 acre refuge that is ideal for brisk walks and scenic views. Many, roughly 1.1 mile long trails some follow the shoreline for calming walks. Sachuest is a great area for bird watching. Saltwater fishing allowed with permit.

• Flaherty ChartersCharter a fishing boat.

• Newport National Golf Club

  phone: +1 401 848-9690
  324 Mitchell's Lane. 18 holes, par 72, 7,244 yards, rating: 74.4, slope: 138. Rated #1 in Rhode Island by Golf Digest and GolfWeek.

• Skydive Newport

  phone: +1 401-845-0393
  address: Newport State Airport
  Skydive Newport offers exhilarating and breathtaking experiences. With highly trained staff and exceptional safety equipment, Skydive Newport makes sure all experiences are as safe as possible. The jump areas include over the various beaches in Newport as well as Narragansett Bay. Tandem jumps are $210 per person. Photos and videos may also be taken and purchased ($80 per person for photos only, $120 for photo and video).

• Potter’s League for Animals

  phone: +1 401 846-8276
  address: 87 Olifant Ln
  a great pet adoption organization. They provide temporary housing for stray cats, dogs, guinea pigs, and rabbits. It is a great place to adopt a new pet.

• Crumb Kruncher's (children’s clothes)

  phone: +1 401-842-0848
  address: 496 East Main Rd

• Deborah Winthrop - Fine Lingerie & Gifts

  phone: +1 401-846-3999
  address: 510 East Main Rd

• Island Sports (sporting goods)

  phone: +1 401-846-4421
  address: 86 Aquidneck Ave

• Walrus & Carpenter Toy Store

  phone: +1 401-849-0012
  address: 909 East Main Rd

• A Shade Above

  phone: +1 401-849-5664
  address: 700 Aquidneck Ave

• Anthony's Seafood & Restaurant

  phone: +1 401-848-5058
  address: 963 Aquidneck Ave

• Atlantic Beach Club

  phone: +1 401-847-2750
  address: 53 Purgatory Rd

• Atlantic Grille

  phone: +1 401-849-4440
  address: 91 Aquidneck Ave
  Great service, a relaxing environment and good food.

• Becky's Real BBQ

  phone: +1 401-841-9909
  address: 82 East Main Rd

• Custom House Coffee

  phone: +1 401-842-0008
  address: 796 Aquidneck Ave

• Easton's Point Pub & Restaurant

  phone: +1 401-847-0001
  address: 116 Aquidneck Ave

• Flo's Clam Shack & Raw Bar

  phone: +1 401-847-8141
  address: 44 Wave Ave
  A great place for fish and chips - or any fried sea food (Bar upstairs). Open during the spring - Thursday and Sunday from 11AM - 9PM, and Friday and Saturday from 4PM - 9PM.

• Glass Onion

  phone: +1 401-848-5153
  address: 909 East Main Rd

• Frosty Freeze

  phone: +1 401-846-1697
  address: 495 East Main Rd
  Frosty Freeze is a great place to grab a delicious Ice Cream treat. They are open from 1 April, through 30 September - a schedule they have stayed true to for the last 51 years. They have a wide variety of both soft serve and 'hard' serve ice cream - as well as shakes, sundaes, and anything else you might expect at an ice cream shop. They are located right off of East Main road, and have a small area with picnic tables to sit at. Get there early, because the line usually stretches around the side of the building on a summer night.

• The Dawg House

  phone: +1 401-324-4089
  address: 687 West Main Rd
  Amazing spot to grab lunch, or dinner. Not only do they have out-of-this-world hot dogs, but they have a wide variety of other foods as well. There are chicken dishes, sandwiches, soups, etc. - as well as scrumptious deserts - including cannolis and cazzolis! They are reasonably priced, and the service is one of a kind - you feel like a part of their family when there.

• Del's Lemonade of Middletown

  address: 729 West Main Rd
  Del's lemonade has been around for some time. While all stores don't carry every flavor, Del's has 'on tap' Lemon, Watermelon, Cherry, Peach/Mango, Blueberry, Light Lemon, Grapefruit and Pomegranate lemonades. This is not regular lemonade, but closer to a 'slushy' - having the flavor mixed in with chopped up ice chunks (and often times pieces of actual lemon). They have trucks and carts that are located all over Aquidneck Island - where you can pick up a lemonade to cool off.

• Fatulli's

  address: 909 East Main Rd
  A great place for soups, sandwiches and desserts. Lunch costs less than $10, and they also have a build your own sandwich station.

• Tito's Cantina Mexican Grill

  phone: +1 401-849-4222
  address: 651 West Main Rd
  Check out Tito's Tacos for some great tasting Mexican food. This place has a great menu and was recently renovated - now has a bar! As soon as you walk in, you can feel the Mexican vibe - eat delicious chips and salsa while you wait for your food and cool down with a tasty drink of your choice.

• Aquidneck Pizza

  address: 27 Aquidneck Ave
  Aquidneck Pizza is available for private parties, or is simply open for a meal whenever you need one. Open late - until 3AM on the weekends, and 11PM all weeknights. They also deliver their full menu to all of Newport and Middletown. Some favorites to check out are the buffalo chicken pizzas, curly fries and any kind of sub!

• Coddington Brewing Company

  address: 210 Coddington Highway
  A great place for dinner - very upscale, and great food / beer. They make their beer on site, and have a decent sized selection to chose from, something for everyone to like. It is a good spot for family outings, or a night out with the spouse. Highly recommended.

• Batik Garden

  phone: +1 401-848-0663
  address: 11 East Main Rd
  Chinese cuisine served buffet style. The food is fairly average with the exception of superb Hot & Sour Soup. All-you-can-eat that is reasonably priced (roughly $12 per person) with a calm atmosphere and polite service. Alcohol is served and there is an accompanying bar.

• Blue Plate Diner

  phone: +1 401-848-9500
  address: 665 West Main Rd
  A very popular diner that serves all-American food that is well-prepared and fresh. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with a wide variety of tasty desserts. Prices are average in comparison to other eat-in restaurants. Very friendly atmosphere and retro look.

• Ching Tao Restaurant

  phone: +1 401-849-2112
  address: 268 West Main Rd
  Ching Tao is home to very fine, authentic Chinese cuisine. The atmosphere is very charming and the service is polite and quick. The portions served are large and satisfying. Deliveries can be made and are free of a delivery fee for purchases of ten dollars or more. Alcohol is also served here.

• Pizza Hollywood

  phone: +1 401-846-2727
  address: 238 East Main Rd
  Pizza Hollywood is a local favorite when it comes to pizza places. The pizzas served are well-prepared and very flavor full. The choices of pizza toppings are extensive and the pizzas themselves are priced similar to most mainstream pizza shops (such as Dominoes). Pizza Hollywood does make deliveries.

• Carmella’s Pizzaria

  phone: +1 401 847-2424
  address: 330 West Main Rd
  open 7 days a week from 11AM-10PM during regular hours. Winter hours are from Nov – March and the store closes at 9PM Sun-Wed. Accepts online orders.

• Siam Square

  phone: +1 401 851-7988
  address: 238 E Main Rd
  Delicious Thai food at reasonable prices. Has all the classic Thai dishes served in a comfortable atmosphere. Closed on Mondays.

• Bay Willows Inn

  phone: +1 401-847-8400
  address: 1225 Aquidneck Ave

• Best Western Atlantic Beach Hotel

  phone: +1 401 847-5330
  address: 34 Wave Ave

• Carriage House Inn

  phone: +1 401-841-0018
  address: 93 Miantonomi Ave

• Hampton Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 401-848-6555
  address: 317 West Main Rd
  (Route 114).

• Howard Johnson Inn

  phone: +1 401-849-2000
  address: 351 West Main Rd
  (Route 114).

• Paradise Motel

  phone: +1 401-847-1500
  address: 459 Aquidneck Ave

• Sandpiper Cottage

  phone: +1 401-847-9726
  address: 985 East Main Rd
  (Route 138).

• Sea View Inn

  phone: +1 401-324-6200
  address: 240 Aquidneck Ave

• Sea Whale Motel

  phone: +1 401-846-7071
  address: 150 Aquidneck Ave

• Residence Inn by Marriott

  phone: +1 401 845-2005
  address: 325 West Main Rd
  All-suite hotel, 2 miles from downtown Newport, offers separate areas for sleeping, living, eating, and a fully equipped kitchen. Indoor swimming pool & whirlpool. Free hot breakfast buffet daily, social events M-Th, beer and wine bar, summer barbeques, and free internet.