about discover newport

Discover Newport is a destination management organization dedicated to the promotion of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding townships in Newport and Bristol Counties Rhode Island including Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Warren as a premiere destination for business and leisure travel.

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Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Newport St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Thousands of people line the streets of downtown Newport to enjoy the two-hour parade featuring pipe and marching bands, and a host of local organizations.

The Breakers

Newport Firsts

When you have 387 years of history under your belt, you’re bound to have some epic “firsts.” Some are more well-known than others.

Newport artillery

Celebrating America's 250th

From cobblestones to the coast, Newport and Bristol Counties are celebrating America’s 250th with stories worth telling.

Spring Blooms at Queen Anne Square

Plan for Spring

Sunny cobblestone paths lined with fresh spring blossoms. Longer days and long-awaited sunshine—it's a feeling unlike any other. Classic.

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Top 12 Things To Do

We’ve got nearly 400 years of seriously historic rebellion and artistry and history and innovation. And don’t even get us started on the downright stunning natural beauty of this place. It’s a lot, in…