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Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

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Copy of The Chanler

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Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

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Beehive Cafe RI

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Newport Vineyards

Newport Vineyards

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Clarke Cooke House Snowball in Hell

15 Iconic Newport Desserts

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Holidays Newport Mansions

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Trinity Church Fall

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The Breakers

Newport and the Gilded Age

Christmas at the Newport Mansions

Christmas at the Newport Mansions

What to do this Month

Newport Vineyards Dinner

Newport Vineyards Dinner

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illuminated boat parade

Newport Illumin- ated Boat Parade

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Copy of Ocean Drive

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Newport Bridge

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Copy of Beavertail State Park Jamestown Aerial

Welcome to The Classic Coast

board of directors

The Discover Newport Board of Directors is comprised of 18 members with representation from the nine municipalities within Newport and Bristol Counties and five specific industry appointments.

OFFICERS

Keith Chouinard - Chairman
The Newport Experience
Lodging Under 100 Rooms

Dr. Melissa Varao - Vice Chair
Salve Regina University
Member of the Public

Matt Gray - Treasurer
Gray Matter Marketing
Portsmouth Appointee

Stephan Brigidi - Secretary
Bristol Workshops
Bristol Appointee

BOARD

Joanna Arrighie
Newport Marriott
Lodging Over 100 Rooms

Rebecca Bertrand
Newport Historical Society
City of Newport Appointee

Meredith Brower
Tiverton Farmers Market
Tiverton Appointee

Peter Connerton
Middletown Appointee

Keri Cronin
Dish, Owner
Warren Appointee

Patrick Fitzgerald
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Representative

Ann Hof
RI Marine Trades Association
Barrington Appointee

Charlie Holder
Newport City Councilor
City of Newport Appointee

Kajsa Kempenaar
Kempenaar Real Estate
Middletown Appointee

Molly McGlew
Little Compton Appointee

John Nunes
Newport Vineyards
Attractions Representative

Sean O'Connor
Newport Out
City of Newport Appointee

Kevin O'Leary
Preservation Society of Newport County
Middletown Appointee

Marla Romash
Our Table Jamestown
Jamestown Appointee

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Rose Island Lighthouse

Brix at Newport Vineyards

Thanksgiving Dinners In + Around Newport

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Bowens Wharf Holiday

Newport For The Holidays

Think cobblestone streets lined with the glow of white lights, the glitter and gold of Gilded Age mansions, and warm, quaint shops with candlelit windows.

Newport Vineyard Vines

Guide to Wineries + Breweries

Heaven? It's a place on earth when you're here. These local vineyards and breweries just make it more indulgent.

Third Beach Christmas Tree

Classic Holiday Happenings

We rounded up some of the most classic holiday events in and around Newport this season.

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Christmas in Newport

Make it a December to remember.

Holiday Downtown

Holiday Shopping Guide

No matter who's on your list, these eclectic spots for shopping have you covered.