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Pool Wayfinder 1

Pool Wayfinder 1

Hotels with Pools

Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse

Unique Places to Stay

Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

Castle Hill Inn and Lighthouse

Hotels on the Water

Lobster Roll Blount Clam Shack

Lobster Roll Blount Clam Shack

Must-Try Lobster Rolls

Black Pearl Patio

Black Pearl Patio

100+ Al Fresco Spots to Dine

Newport Vineyards

Newport Vineyards

Guide to Wineries + Breweries

Second Beach Summer

Second Beach Summer

Guide to Newport Beaches

The Blue Garden

The Blue Garden

Hidden Gems to Explore

The Breakers

The Breakers

Newport and the Gilded Age

Sunset Boat Rose Island

Sunset Boat Rose Island

What to do this Month

Newport Folk Festival Fan

Newport Folk Festival Fan

Fairs + Festivals this Summer

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

on-going gallery exhibits

Copy of Ocean Drive

Copy of Ocean Drive

top 12 things to do

Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

Guide to Parking

Cliff Walk Aerial 2021

Cliff Walk Aerial 2021

Free Things to Do in 2025

meetings + minutes

A SCHEDULE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS CAN BE VIEWED HERE.

Listed below are links to Discover Newport Board of Directors regular meeting minutes, unless otherwise noted (*no monthly meeting held):

2024

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Rose Island Lighthouse

Infosys Hall of Fame Open Tennis

Hall of Fame Open, July 6 - 13

Game. Set. Match. Hall of Fame Open returns to Newport from July 6 - 13, 2025

Newport Classical Music Festival The Breakers

Newport Classical Music Festival

This year's iconic summer Music Festival returns to Newport from 7/4 - 7/22 with nearly thirty summer concerts at stunning historic venues in and around the city.

Bellevue Trolley

Free “Hop-on Hop-Off” Trolley

Getting around has just gotten easier.

Ocean Drive 2020

Guide to Parking

Park your ride in these lots, streets and somewhat secret spots, get out and enjoy the view.

Newport Folk Fest Aerial

Best Fairs + Festivals This Summer

Summer on The Coast: name something better. We'll wait.

Strawberry Picking

Pick-Your-Own-Farms

From sweet blueberries to tasty raspberries, these pick-your-own orchards have the sweet treats you crave, ripe for the pickin' straight through Autumn.