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D I S C OV ERThe road less traveled won’t lead you to Newport. In fact, just the opposite is

true. For more than 375 years, we’ve been welcoming visitors from near and

far. It’s how this charming New England enclave earned its moniker, America’s

First Resort. Our destination has evolved from a haven for religious dissenters,

a prominent Colonial era port and Gilded Age playground to a locale ripe with

art, culture, and history. Throughout our nine coastal communities, explore

miles of unspoiled beaches, scenic trails, distinctive shops, renowned restau-

rants, diverse accommodations and world-class events: it’s our past, and our

present, that makes this place original. Come discover what makes us original

to you, and like the road well traveled, make each step count.

FIND OUTMORE➧ DiscoverNewport.org

Saunter through century-old city

squares. Marvel at Gilded Age mansions.

Peruse the stacks at the oldest lending

library in America. Sip libations in the

same 17th century tavern as America’s

founding fathers. Discover a place that

celebrates its past while looking

to the future.

O R I G I N A L

Hundreds of miles of coastline.

Enviable sailing conditions.

Historic grass tennis courts for play.

Films under the stars. Picnics and

carefree walks by the sea. Ice skating

in the heart of downtown. Polo ponies

galloping about. Extraordinary hiking

trails. Mother Nature’s playground.

Choose your own adventure.

Game on.

P L AY


I M A G I N EExperience the serenity of a freshly fallen snow on a path that traces the

water’s edge. Tens of thousands of daffodils trumpeting spring’s arrival.

Cozying up by the fire with a glass of wine at the inn—and not having to

make your bed in the morning. Hobnobbing with internationally recog-

nized culinary innovators at food and wine festivals. Shopping at boutiques

lining cobblestone streets all at your own unhurried pace. Dancing bare-

foot while seeing the crème de la crème of folk and jazz musicians perform.

Making dreams become reality.



A salty ocean breeze serving as

nature’s alarm clock. Homemade

pastry, farm-fresh eggs and full-

bodied cup of coffee to start the

day, all prepared by a welcoming

innkeeper. Exhale at morning yoga.

Pamper yourself at the spa. Sink

your toes in the sand. Watch the

boats sail lazily in the harbor—

Newport’s idea of “rush hour.”

Come stay a while.

R E L A X

More than 1000 farms within 50 miles.

Lobster and fishing boats leaving the

docks every morning. Celebrated chefs

crafting seasonal menus. Casual eateries,

cozy bistros and fine field-to-fork dining

overlooking the sea. Culinary creativity.

A bucket of cold craft beers or a glass

of local wine. Fresh, savory dishes aren’t

a trend here; it’s a way of life.

S AV O R


E X P L O R EMeander through the historic waterfront district of America’s Most Patriotic

Town. Take a trip back in time to the year 1799 at a living history farm

depicting agrarian life during the Federal Period—and get your hands a little

dirty. Cycle all 14.5 miles, or just part of, a winding paved trail along

Narragansett Bay. Observe waterfowl and small critters among acres of fresh

and saltwater marshes. Discover one of New England’s oldest working water-

fronts and taste iconic Rhode Island flavors along the way.


FIND OUTMORE➧ DiscoverNewportWeddings.org

C H E R I S HSay “I do” in a Gilded Age mansion surrounded

by hundreds of your family and friends, or start

“from this day forward” with just the two of you.

Tie the knot. Wipe away a happy tear.

Let them eat cake.

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photo credits: Cover: Stephen Fasano. Inside Front Cover: Onne van der Wal. O R I G I N A L left page: Marble House/The Preservation Society of Newport County. right page (left to right): Commodore Perry Statue, Richard Benjamin. Colony House, Discover Newport. Redwood Library, Erin McGinn. Trinity Church, Jeaneen Sullivan. Colony House Interior, Richard Benjamin. Rough Point, Newport Restoration Foundation. p l ay left page (left to right): Easton’s Beach Surfers, Alexander Nesbitt. Rose Island, Richard Benjamin. Newport Film, Hilary Bovay. Newport International Polo Series. On the Rocks, Snap Weddings. International Tennis Hall of Fame. Newport Skating Center, Erin McGinn. right page: Onne van der Wal. I M A G I N e right page (left to right): Downtown Newport, Onne van der Wal. Loeb Visitors Center, Michael Melford. Castle Hill Lighthouse, Carrie Rodman. Jazz Festival, John W. Corbett. Relax in Adirondacks, Snap Weddings. Island Moving Company’s Nutcracker, Danielle Gregg. Old Stone Tower, Discover Newport. Farmaesthetics Store, Erin McGinn. Cliff Walk, Kathryn Whitney Lucey. La Maison de Coco, Erin McGinn. Cliff Walk-Winter, Discover Newport. r e l a x left page: The Chanler at Cliff Walk. right page (left to right): Hotel Viking. Castle Hill Inn, Newport Harbor Corporation. Francis Malbone House. Sachuest Beach, Armor & Martel. The Almondy Inn. Hyatt Regency Newport, John Bellenis. Vanderbilt Grace. sav o r left page (left to right): Midtown Oyster Bar, Erin McGinn. McGrath Clambakes. Restaurants along Broadway, Erin McGinn. Farmers Market, ©Can Stock Photo Inc. Entree-Muse at Vanderbilt Grace. Le Petit Gourmet, Erin McGinn. Appetizer-Midtown Oyster Bar, Erin McGinn. The Pier Restaurant. right page: 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grill, Newport Harbor Corporation. e x p l o r e right page (left to right): Linden Place-Bristol. Coggeshall Farm-Bristol, Jennifer Balch. Little Compton, Richard Benjamin. Boyd’s Windmill-Middletown, Chris Hunter. Audubon Educational Center-Bristol. Historic Doorway, ©iStock.com. Vineyard Grapes, Discover Newport. Sachuest Beach-Middletown, Discover Newport. Bristol’s July 4th Parade. Blithewold-Bristol. Hanging Rock/Norman Bird Sanctuary-Middletown, Jan Armor. East Bay Bike Path, Jennifer Balch. c h e r i s h left to right: Castle Hill Lighthouse, Oggi Photography. Couple-Boats, Snap Weddings. Grooms, ©Can Stock Photo Inc. Bride-Blithewold, Snap Weddings. Newport Couple, Erin McGinn. Rosecliff Wedding, Snap Weddings. Couple-Ocean Drive, Snap Weddings. Inside Back Cover: Pell Bridge, Discover Newport.

G E T T I N G H E R E Located in the heart of New England, we are easily accessible by car, train, bus or boat. Within driving distance of all major cities in the Northeast, our charming des-tination is just 30 minutes from T.F. Green Airport (PVD) and 90 minutes from Logan International Airport in Boston, Massa-chusetts (BOS). Two train stations, one in West Kingston (17 miles from Newport) and the other in Providence (34 miles from Newport), are regular Amtrak stops and easily accessible.

T R AV E L T I P Make our award-winning Newport Visitor Information and Transportation Center your first stop for maps, brochures, event and attraction tickets, and lodging reservations.23 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport401-845-9130

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