Running parallel with Newport’s gorgeous waterfront, Thames Street has been the city’s main commercial drag since the 18th century and is still the epicenter of its eating and shopping life. As you’d expect, fish is king here, so be sure to hunt down local specialties like stuffed quahog clams, fried calamari, and clam chowder. Waterside seafood spots worth checking out include relaxed haunt The Lobster Bar or The Mooring Seafood and Kitchen Bar, which is considered one of Newport’s finest.

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