public records request guidelines

Newport & Bristol County Convention & Visitors’ Bureau d/b/a Discover Newport is committed to ensuring open and transparent access to our records. Consistent with the Access to Public Records Act (“APRA”), R.I. Gen. Laws § 38-2-1, et. seq., and to facilitate access in an expeditious and courteous manner, Discover Newport has instituted the following procedures for the public to obtain public records maintained by this office.

Please click here for the procedures and submission form. 

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Cliff Walk 2021

Free Summer Activities

From free outdoor concerts, films and festivals, to million dollar views at no charge, this city is packed with exciting things to do without reaching for your wallet.

Aerial view of Ocean Drive in Newport, Rhode Island, with coastal road, rocky shoreline, blue ocean water, and scenic seaside landscape.

Guide to Parking

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

Newport artillery

Celebrating America's 250th

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