2024 Holiday Gift Guide
For him, for her, and from all around Newport and Bristol Counties—your friends and family will love these fantastic finds.
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A visit to The Classic Coast—nine vibrant and historic towns all sharing some seriously prime New England coastline—is both everything you expect and enjoyably unpredictable. This is a place and a people made of surf and soul; raised by the ocean and built by eccentric and outspoken rebels some 300-plus years ago. If you're looking for classic Colonial architecture and breathtaking New England landscapes, we've got 'em. Trust us. But it's a feeling you get here of being switched off yet inspired; engaged yet refreshed. There's no word for it, but it happens everyday on The Classic Coast.
Now who's hungry for some chowder?
For him, for her, and from all around Newport and Bristol Counties—your friends and family will love these fantastic finds.
Happy Holidays from our family to yours.
Here’s just a snapshot of some of our most anticipated celebrations.
Make it a December to remember.
We rounded up some of the most classic holiday events in and around Newport this season.
From tree lightings, Santa visits, and ballet performances in a mansion, this holiday season is looking merry & bright.
Christmas at Blithewold is currently scheduled for November 27, 2024 – January 1, 2025. Come…
A month long celebration of the Holiday Season throughout Newport. Enjoy a series of concerts, tree…
Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year! Come see the festive…
Now in its fifth season, Sparkling Lights at The Breakers brings the magic of the holidays inside…
Four readings of the Clement C. Moore poem by well known Newporters on this 201st anniversary of its…
Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back from February 14 - February 23, 2025. Local…
The 37th Annual Newport Winter Festival returns this February with 10 days of live music, foodie…
The Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is currently scheduled for March 15th, 2025. Find your best…
Newport’s Daffodil Days celebrates the arrival of over 1,200,000 bright yellow daffodils throughout…
Newport International Polo 2025: June 7 - September 27, 2025 Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take…
The Classic Coast is made up of nine connected coastal towns. They all share a rich and well-preserved New England history along with an indelible spirit of artistry, hard work, and ambition that's simply, classic.
Founded in 1639, Newport, Rhode Island is considered to be the shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. A haven for religious dissenters, a critical Colonial Era port city, a thriving artists’ colony, a summer playground for America’s barons of industry during the Gilded Age, home to the U.S. Naval War College and known as America’s First Resort, Newport is a destination like none other.
Discover MoreJamestown was incorporated in 1678 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and transferred to Rhode Island in 1746. Today, Jamestown is a peaceful coastal gem with historic farms, stunning parks, award-winning restaurants, and locally owned shops and art galleries offering a serene atmosphere.
Discover MoreCreated in 1685, Bristol embraces its three centuries of rich history which includes being the site of a landmark battle, as a sailing and shipbuilding hub, a critical Colonial Era port and all the while continuing to have the distinction of hosting the oldest, continuous Fourth of July Celebration in America.
Discover MoreBy our destination’s standards, Middletown was a late bloomer, incorporated in 1743. Just as its name suggests, Middletown is in the “middle” of Aquidneck Island in Newport County, bookended by Portsmouth to the north and Newport to the south.
Discover MoreFounded in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson and two other dissenters of the original Boston Colony, Portsmouth is home to many historic sites, public golf courses, marinas, antique shops and more. Portsmouth also encompasses four islands: Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island, and Hog Island.
Discover MoreTiverton was incorporated in 1694 and today, this coastal community seamlessly blends outdoor beauty with cultural pleasures. The town is home to one-of-a-kind quaint locally owned boutiques and eateries, many nestled in historic Tiverton Four Corners, a quaint New England village of 18th century buildings.
Discover MoreIn 1682, the town of Little Compton was incorporated by the Plymouth Colony, which was the first permanent European settlement in New England founded by English Pilgrims. It became part of Rhode Island in 1747 and today is home to the Ocean State’s only official “town common,” listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Discover MoreSettled in 1653 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Warren's working waterfront is one of the oldest in New England with more than 16 miles of shoreline, multiple marine-based industries, and a thriving downtown offering a host of local art and antique shops, waterfront restaurants and more.
Discover MoreBarrington boasts a long, rich history as members of the Mayflower party once called the coastal town home. More than half of the town’s square miles is water, so picturesque waterfront vistas are plenty.
Discover MoreThink: Cozy cafes, serene coves, nature pit stops and one of the sweetest candy shops this side of the bay.
Read MoreA quaint all-American seaside town delivering quintessential small town vibes with big reasons to visit.
Read MoreIt’s time to slow down, browse vintage cars, ride the rails, eat good food and make a toast (or two).
Read MoreThere’s something to be said about being in the middle, and in this case, in the middle of it all.
Read MoreNo matter who's on your list, these eclectic spots for shopping have you covered.
The opulence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of Holidays at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 22, 2024 - January 1, 2025
A short drive from Newport will land you in the quaint, patriotic town of Bristol where you'll find Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum tucked away on 33-acres of meticulously maintained land.
This year's line up of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day dinners, parties, brunches and bashes is just what you need to ring in the new year the right way.
Styled and themed igloos meet cold-weather dockside dining at its finest.
Read MoreHand-roasted beans. Artisanal aroma. Aesthetic atmosphere. When it comes to coffee shops, no matter…
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