Virgin and Aged , pretty glass creations at Thames Glass or the mesmerizing art at Blink Gallery will catch your eye .
Just a few streets over from Thames is the LOCAL BROADWAY DISTRICT . This more indie , less mainstream area of Newport is also packed with artisan cafes like Empire Tea and Coffee ; specialty restaurants like Diego ’ s , Malt on Broadway and Boru Noodle Bar ; unconventional shops like Closet Revival , Anchor Steam Tattoo Gallery and attractions like scenic Washington Square .
STREET STRUTS
Find more local shops and bites while taking a leisurely stroll .
Thames Street in Newport .
NEWPORT The very nerve center of the City by the Sea ’ s bustling downtown area , THAMES STREET is lined with a myriad of shops , restaurants and bars , making it a worthwhile place to stop between morning mansionviewings and sunset sails . Though it ' s prime for window-shopping , don ' t be surprised when you find yourself heading inside places like Island Outfitters , Pink Pineapple or Lemon & Line for the latest East Coast fashions and accessories ( often of the nautical variety ). Or perhaps gourmet oils and vinegars at
PROVIDENCE HOPE STREET prides itself on showcasing a collection of small , locally owned businesses on the East Side . The area also boasts the fitting motto of “ Eat . Shop . Play .” You can ‘ eat ’ a locally sourced meal at Persimmon , Tandoori-style sirloin sheesh kabobs at India and scones and biscotti at Seven Stars Bakery ; ‘ shop ’ for quirky prints , T-shirts and gifts at Frog and Toad , well-designed kitchen tools at Stock Culinary Goods and chic clothing at J Marcel ; and ‘ play ’ by finding some fun stories and puzzles with your kiddos at Henry ’ s Bear Park and getting a holistic facial or stone massage at Evolve Apothecary and Spa .
Flanked by two of the state ' s most well-known colleges , Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design , WICKENDEN STREET is a popular hangout space teeming with both trendy and offbeat establishments . Stop by Nostalgia for antiques and collectibles , Nava for vintage clothing and home decor , Three Wheel Studio for hand-painted ceramics and Olympic Records
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