Considered the Sailing Capital of the World, Newport will showcase its maritime roots once again with the return of the Volvo Ocean Race – the world's most grueling ocean race, circumnavigating the ...
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The Off-Season is On!
January 31, 2018
We’re letting travelers in on our best kept secret. Newport may best be known as the summertime playground of America’s wealthiest families during the Gilded Age (hence, the bevy of legendary Newport ...
There’s No Place Like Newport for the Holidays
January 31, 2018
There’s a palpable elation throughout the City-by-the Sea during Christmas in Newport, a month-long celebration toasting simple traditions of the holiday season. For nearly 50 years, this event has ...
When gathering with your favorite gaggle of gal pals, there’s no better place to make memories than Newport. With miles of magnificent beaches, rich history, world class restaurants, one-of-a-kind ...
Little Compton + Tiverton: A Bucolic Respite
February 25, 2016
Tiverton and Little Compton: two small towns, one perfect drive. With a handful of historic buildings, rustic outposts, a captivating vineyard, and miles of serenity, these towns escape the hurried ...
Discover Warren
February 25, 2016
Warren is steeped in Native American and colonial history with one of the oldest working waterfronts in the country. On the east bank of the Warren River, this charismatic tiny town boasts exceptional ...
Rum: A Prominent Role in Newport's Past, an Expanding Role in Its Future
February 25, 2016
Visitors to Coastal Extreme Brewing Company & Distillery in Newport are sure to savor the Newport Storm beer and Thomas Tew Rum made on site, but they may not know that with the latter, they are in ...
Meet America's Most Patriotic Town
February 25, 2016
Affectionately known as “America’s Most Patriotic Town,” Bristol is a hidden gem that epitomizes life in a charming New England town. This a picturesque waterfront locale is the kind of place where ...
Sweet on Newport? How Chocolate Helped Shape the City by the Sea
February 25, 2016
Rhode Island was once considered the chocolate capital of the American colonies. In her book, On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and ...
LGBT Weddings on the Rise
February 25, 2016
We’re proud to say Rhode Island has celebrated same-sex marriage since 2013. That same year, Newport was named one of the nation’s “Top 10 Up and Coming Gay Wedding Destinations” by the Cheapflights ...
