Join the movement and enjoy the ride while helping reduce traffic congestion! Read on for routes, maps, Park & Bike locations, and more.
Rough Point Museum is proud to partner with Bike Newport and the “Get There By Bike” initiative. Thinking about your next trip to see the latest exhibition or just to enjoy the ocean front property? There’s no better way to visit than getting on your bike and feeling the cool breeze on your face along the way. Whether you are coming in from out of town, or are local to the area, there is always a way to “Get There By Bike”!
Get There By Bike
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Maps, Routes & Directions
Convenient bike parking is located near the entrance on Bellevue.
Park and Ride to Rough Point – 4.4 miles ~ 25 minutes
YMCA to Rough Point – 4.3 miles ~ 25 minutes
Helpful Tips for biking to the Mansions
- Bring LIGHTS, a LOCK, and a HELMET. Your lights will make you SAFE and VISIBLE.
- Ride carefully, follow rules of the road, pay extra attention to motorists, and give yourself time to get there safely.
- Newport is known for its history and beauty – less so for the condition of the roads. Watch for pot holes and ruts!
- Help support Bike Newport’s vital nonprofit community work, donate HERE. Many thanks!
About Bike Newport
Supporting Bike Newport is supporting more and better biking in Newport and beyond. Our mission is to make it possible for more people to bike more often, by ensuring that biking safe and comfortable and an easy choice for both transportation and recreation. When we’re not busy bringing bike lanes, Park & Bike, bike routes, bike maps, and bike parking to major destinations – we’re busy teaching bike education in the schools and community, building bike culture, and fighting the good fight to make it possible for more people to choose biking! We’re continuously working to improve and encourage biking for everyone in Rhode Island and beyond – Thanks for being part of the solution!
Bike Newport