Melville Travel Guide
Portsmouth

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Popular places to visit

Newport Bridge
Admire a remarkable feat of engineering when you cross the colossal bridge that spans the East Passage of Narragansett Bay to connect Newport and Jamestown.

Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Explore the lovely green spaces of Green Animals Topiary Gardens and enjoy the boating in Portsmouth. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Newport International Polo
Enjoy a trip to Newport International Polo and popular activities such as boating in Portsmouth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Greenvale Vineyards
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Greenvale Vineyards during your travels to Portsmouth. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Teddy Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Teddy Beach during your trip to Portsmouth? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops.
Escobar's Highland Farm
Enjoy an outing to Escobar's Highland Farm during your stay in Portsmouth. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Melville

Omni Providence Hotel
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
The bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. The AC in our room also did not work resulting in a very hot night. Otherwise, the room was very clean and nice views.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Newport Beach Hotel & Suites
We had a cozy room for 3 people with an ocean view, it was clean, modern and overall well maintained property!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
We were in the area for a wedding and this was the perfect central location between the venue in Portsmouth and all the attractions in Newport. The included breakfast was amazing as well as all of the staff. The pool in the photos isn’t a thing yet (there’s construction happening in the backyard ...
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. The check-in staff were friendly and provided us with information about the local area. We enjoyed a nice breakfast in the morning with plentiful options. Definitely a gem of a hotel!
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Hammetts Hotel
Great location. Clean rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
