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Hotel Viking Pool

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Castle Hill from the water

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Rose Island Lighthouse

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Get the scoop Ice Cream

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Blount Clam Shack Lobster Roll

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Basil & Bunny

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Madeline Kid Sailing

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Trinity Church Spring Blooms

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Spring McAuley

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Umbrella Sky Newport

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Open Graph Spring on the Coast

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Ocean Drive 2020

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Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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performing arts in newport, rhode island

Nearly 400 years of history has long inspired an indelible spirit of artistry and ambition along these historic streets and downtown wharves. This is the place where you can experience Shakespeare under the stars, or world-class ballet in a Gilded Age ballroom. Here, live performances and extraordinary settings go hand-in-hand.

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These listings offer some of the best experiences throughout The Classic Coast.

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Look no further, here are the top spots for sunset + sunrise in and around Newport.

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Think: Saturday morning farmers markets, Sunday afternoon hikes along the shoreline, and some of the best meals of your life in between (we guarantee it).

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Stunning scenery is synonymous with Newport, here are 12 of the most photographed ones around.

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