Thames Street in Newport…Well Worth a Long Walk!

Thames Street in Newport…A Street Among Streets!

There are many great main streets in Rhode Island, even if some of them aren’t named Main Street. Thames Street in Newport is one of the finest spots in the state. It’s less than two miles long, but, much like Thayer street, a lot is packed into a relatively small strip of road. Here are just a selection of the best spots to visit on Thames Street.

There are a number of great restaurants up and down Thames. Check out the Red Parrot, a large restaurant with a hardwood floor and a fully stocked bar. From pasta and seafood to martinis and champagne, the Red Parrot is a great place to satisfy your hunger, or your thirst.

If you’re on Thames Street, you’re going to be overwhelmed by seafood. While this certainly isn’t a bad thing, you may want a bit more in the way of variety. So check out Thai Cuisine at Thames Street, which, in addition to Thai seafood like crab rangoon or shrimp shumai, also has a selection of thai curries. They also have an extensive vegetarian menu. Even if you’ve never had Thai food before, or you’re not a big fan of it, Thai Cuisine has such a wide, delicious selection that you’re basically guaranteed to find something appealing.

If you want to get a scoop of ice cream while it’s still warm enough to be appealing, check out Dockside Scoop. Or, you could check out Hawaiian Jim’s Shave Ice, right near Route 138A.

There are also a number of great shops on Thames Street, and not just the chains. Check out Thames Glass and take a look at their selection of hand-blown glassware, from drinking glasses to ornaments and figurines.

Or if you’re looking to go antiquing, check out Armory Antique Marketplace, a 6,000 square foot store that hosts more than seventy different antiques dealers.