Newport East, Rhode Island
Newport East is a community of 11,069 people in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Why visit Newport East
Townapedia lists 97 museums and landmarks, 24 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 36 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge, Gooseberry Beach, Bailey Farm and Boyd's Windmill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Newport East
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newport East
Newport East is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Middletown, Newport County, Rhode Island, United States. The CDP encompasses the portion of the urban area of the city of Newport that extends beyond the municipal boundaries. As of the 2020 census, Newport East had a population of 12,337.
From the Wikipedia article Newport East, Rhode Island (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Bridge over Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island
Gould Island Light
Lighthouse · 3.2 mi
Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
Gull Rocks Light
Lighthouse · 2.5 mi
Lighthouse in Rhode Island, United States
Naval Justice School
School · 1.8 mi
Educational institution of the United States Navy
Salve Regina University
School · 2.9 mi
Private university in Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Exploration Center & Aquarium - Save The Bay
Zoo and aquarium · 1.8 mi
175 Memorial Boulevard, Newport
24/7 closed
The Firehouse Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
4 Equality Park, Newport
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks97
Bailey Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Rhode Island, United States
373 Wyatt Road, Middletown
Boyd's Windmill
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic smock mill in Middletown, Rhode Island
Su 14:00-16:00
Hamilton Hoppin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Rhode Island, United States
120 Miantonomi Avenue, Middletown
Paradise School
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Museum in Rhode Island, United States of America
St. George's School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Private co-ed boarding school in Middletown, Rhode Island, United States
Touro Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic site in Rhode Island, United States
85 Touro Street, Newport
Whitehall Museum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Middletown, Rhode Island, NRHP-listed in Newport County
311 Berkeley Avenue, Middletown
Witherbee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
School building in Middletown, United States of America
Alexander Van Rensselaer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Middletown, Rhode Island
Army and Navy YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Rhode Island, United States
85 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds24
Miantonomi Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Park in Rhode Island, United States of America
Cottrell Field
Park · 1.1 mi
Public park with Tennis Courts and Baseball Diamond. Additionally hosts trees donated to Middletown from sister city in Japan.
12 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes94
Bar 'Cino
Restaurant · Italian · 2.2 mi
22 Washington Square, Newport
Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Blue Plate Diner
Diner · American · 0.7 mi
665 West Main Road, Middletown
Mo-Tu 08:00-14:00; We-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Checkers Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
879 West Main Road, Middletown
Su-Th 16:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00
China Star II
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.9 mi
877 West Main Road, Middletown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Port Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
659 West Main Road, Middletown
Mo-Tu 11:00-02:30; We 11:00-24:00; Th-Su 11:00-02:30
The Corner Cafe
Cafe · Breakfast · 2.0 mi
110 Broadway, Newport
Mo-We 07:30-14:30; Th-Sa 07:30-21:30; Su 07:30-15:00
82 more on the map.
Where to stay36
Churches and places of worship27
Shopping34
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare8
Map of Newport East
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 25°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 31°F | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 39°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 3.0 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 64°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport State Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Newport County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-03-20: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-05-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-08-21: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-04-03: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newport State Airport (NPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Newport 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Fall River 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Somerset 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Cranston 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- East Providence 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- New Bedford 21 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Providence 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Pawtucket 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Central Falls 26 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Taunton 29 mi north, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Witherbee School, Middletown Historical Society, Newport East, RI, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021 Newport Art Museum, John N. A. Griswold House, Newport, Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BAILEY FARM, MIDDLETOWN, NEWPORT COUNTY, RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paradise School, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Miantonomi Memorial Park in Newport RI, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Boyds Windmill Rhode Island, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Witherbee School, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Memorial Schoolhouse, St George's School, Middletown, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HAMILTON HOPPIN HOUSE, NEWPORT COUNTY, RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WHITEHALL, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Touro Synagogue Newport Rhode Island 2, Swampyank at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newport History Museum edit1, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rosecliff (1308020662), n ole, CC BY 2.0
- The Breakers Newport, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oak Glen Portsmouth Rhode Island, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GARDINER POND SHELL MIDDEN, MIDDLETOWN, NEWPORT COUNTY RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mary's Church, Newport Rhode Island, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Isaac Bell House, Newport, RI, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rose Island Lighthouse viewed from Rose Island 2006, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marble House, Newport RI, [email protected], Public domain
- Gothic Revival - Newport, RI - Kingscote (1), Bmzuckerman, CC BY 4.0
- The Elms, Newport, Rhode Island - View from Great Lawn edit1, The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newport Cemetery, This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade . To see his entire portfolio, click here . @ thatmattwade This image is protected by copyright ! If you would like to use it, please read..., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lawton-Almy-Hall Farm in Portsmouth Rhode Island, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Emmanuel Church Newport RI, Swampyank at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Newport Steam Factory, Swampyank at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- STONYBROOK ESTATE HISTORIC DISTRICT, NEWPORT COUNTY RI, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yacht Coronet (1885)(Detroit-Publishing Co 1894-LOC), John S. Johnston, Public domain
- Ida Lewis Lighthouse, Swampyank, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rhode Island Route 214 looking east, Juliancolton, Public domain
- Viewing damage at Sachuest Point (RI) (8280577047), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (8281633040), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Hurricane damage at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge (RI) (8145132276), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Repairs begin at Sachuest Point Road (RI) (8568762812), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Piping Plover (RI) (11837364364), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Piping Plover (RI) (11837367764), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Piping Plover (RI) (11837738606), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Piping Plover (RI) (11837378224), U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region, Public domain
- Whitehall Museum House side view, Middletown Rhode island, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Whitehall Museum House, Middletown Rhode island, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
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