Washington Square, Newport

Name: Washington Square
Address: Near 56 Spring St, Newport, 02840, United States

#33 among attractions in Newport

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Washington Square is the geographical and historical heart of Newport Rhode Island. More trapezoid than square, it exists at the intersection of several major streets and what was the colonial long wharf, projecting into the harbor off Aquidneck Island and into Narragansett Bay. Although as a civic space it is colonial in origin, dating back to the first settlement of 1639, much of its present shape, form and name dates from the 19th century while a number of its most prominent buildings are of early 20th century design. Like most great civic spaces, it developed over time rather than being imposed by design. ()

Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°29'23"N, 71°18'48"W

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Near 56 Spring StDowntown NewportNewport 02840 United States

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Washington Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Newport Casino, Colony House, Cardines Field, Trinity Church.

0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Newport Casino, Newport
14 min walk • The Newport Casino is an athletic complex and recreation center located at 180-200 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island in the Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District.
~200 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Colony House, Newport
1 min walk • The Old Colony House, also known as Old State House or Newport Colony House, is located at the east end of Washington Square in the city of Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
~1050 ftNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Cardines Field, Newport
6 min walk • Cardines Field is a baseball stadium located at 20 America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. It is believed to be one of the oldest ballparks in the United States and has been called "a small urban gem of a ballpark".
~910 ftS
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Church, Newport
5 min walk • Trinity Church, on Queen Anne Square in Newport, Rhode Island, is a historic parish church in the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. Founded in 1698, it is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state. In the mid 18th century, the church was home to the largest Anglican congregation in New England.
~440 ftE
Historic 1763 synagogue with tours
Touro Synagogue, Newport
3 min walk • The Touro Synagogue or Congregation Jeshuat Israel is a synagogue built in 1763 in Newport, Rhode Island. It is the oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States, the only surviving synagogue building in the U.S. dating to the colonial era, and the oldest surviving Jewish synagogue building in North America.
~680 ftW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Museum of Newport History, Newport
4 min walk • The Museum of Newport History is a history museum in the Old Brick Market building in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is owned and operated by the Newport Historical Society at 127 Thames Street on Washington Square.
~530 ftNE
Church
United Baptist Church, Newport
3 min walk • The United Baptist Church, John Clarke Memorial is a historic Baptist church in Newport, Rhode Island, USA that was founded in 1638–1644.
~770 ftN
Museum, History museum, Sacred and religious sites
Great Friends Meeting House, Newport
4 min walk • Great Friends Meeting House is a meeting house of the Religious Society of Friends built in 1699 in Newport, Rhode Island. The meeting house, which is part of the Newport Historic District, is currently open as a museum owned by the Newport Historical Society.
~1090 ftN
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, Newport
6 min walk • The Wanton–Lyman–Hazard House is the oldest surviving house in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Built c. 1697, it is also one of the oldest surviving houses in the state. It is located at the corner of Broadway and Stone Street, in the downtown section of the city in the Newport Historic District.
~1170 ftS
Church, Romanesque architecture
United Congregational Church, Newport
6 min walk • The United Congregational Church is a historic former church building in Newport, Rhode Island. The congregation was formerly affiliated with the United Church of Christ. Built in 1857, the church was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012, in recognition for the unique interior decorations executed in 1880–81 by John La Farge.
~700 ftSE
Church
Shiloh Church, Newport
4 min walk • Shiloh Baptist Church is a historic former school building and former African American Baptist church in Newport, Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Washington Square?

Nearby attractions include Newport Historic District, Newport (1 min walk), Clarke Street Meeting House, Newport (1 min walk), Ezra Stiles House, Newport (1 min walk), Seaside Stage Society, Newport (1 min walk).

How to get to Washington Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Washington Square:

Bus

Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (7 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (7 min walk)