About 50 miles of carriage roads, crisscrossing through woods and fields are open to bikes. Eagle Lake Loop, going around Eagle Lake, the park’s largest lake, is very popular among families. Trails from Eagle Lake wind to Jordan Pond, home of the Jordan Pond House and its famous tea. A more challenging trail is the 11-mile loop ‘Around the Mountain Trail’, with an extended climb up the northwest side of Parkman Mountain.
Sky Dive Newport
Specialize in tandem jumps with a certified instructor, above Aquidneck Island and Newport. Just enjoy the ride and see Newport like never before! Located at Newport State airport.
Tel: (401) 845 0393
Sail Newport
72 Fort Adams Dr, Newport
Renowned public sailing center, dedicated to promoting sailing and offering individual and group classes for all levels and ages, as well as summer camps for kids. Rental fleet of J/22s and Rhodes 19s. School located in scenic Fort Adams Park.
Tel: (401) 846 1983
America’s Cup Charters
Several nice beaches are located along the legendary Ocean Dr: Gooseberry Beach is a private beach club open to the public with white sand and clear, calm ocean waters - perfect for swimming. Bailey’s Beach, also situated off Ocean Dr, is another nice secluded beach, good for swimming.
The spectacular Cliff Walk is a must do while in Newport. Starting at First Beach, Cliff Walk is a 3.5 mile path follow ing the shore all the way to Bailey’s Beach. The promenade has views of sumptuous mansions on one side and the rocky coastline on the other. The whole walk takes about 2 hours and is also a great place to jog.
Surfing is a highly popular sport in Newport, which offers several good spots, including First and Second Beaches. Surfing equipment and paddle boards can be rented at:
Re-Sails/Hooley surf shop
Located with walking distance from MacDougalls’ marina, Falmouth Heights, on Vineyard Sound is a beautiful beach known for its warm water and stunning views on Martha’s Vineyard.
A short walking distance from Hyannis Marina is the wonderful Bay View Beach. Kalmus and Veteran beaches, located on the Lewis Bay at the end of Ocean St, are also local favorites.
Cape Cod boasts some of the steadiest and strongest winds in New England, making it a first class windsurfing and kitesurfing destination. The town of Dennis has two designated kiteboarding areas: Chapin Beach and Mayflower Beach. Located on Buzzards Bay, in Falmouth West, Chapaquoit Beach in Falmouth is considered one of the best windsurfing spots on the entire coast. Old‘s Silver Beach is one of Falmouth more popular beaches and also a great windsurfing spot. In Hyannis, Kalmus Beach is a one of the best locations for kitesurfing/windsurfing on Cape Cod.
Provincetown: Bike or walk to Race Point beach and the light house.
The Cape Cod Provincelands Trail is a 5.25 mile long bicycle and walking trail that begins at the Province Lands Visitor Center on Race Point Road. It is a hilly loop and connects to several other trails such as Bennett Pond, Herring Cove Beach, and Race Point Beach.
The calm and warm water of Herring Cove Beach makes it the most popular beach in Provincetown. Perfect for swimming even for children.