Meet America's Most Patriotic Town
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…
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Sweet on Newport? How Chocolate Helped Shape the City by the Sea
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…
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Experience the Downton Abbey Life in Newport
According to Associated Press writer Michelle R. Smith, “If the Crawley family of Downton Abbey were American, they'd summer at Newport.” As the well-known blueblood playground of the country’s elite…
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You Don't Need a Billionaire's Bankroll to Unleash Your Inner Jay Gatsby
The critically-acclaimed 2013 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby mesmerized audiences across the globe, which is no surprise as the tale of Jay Gatsby’s life of lust and luxury has…
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Stay Over (and Work) at a Historic Lighthouse
Visitors overnighting in Newport have many options to choose from, including resorts, luxury boutique hotels, full-service and family friendly hotels, budget hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts…
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Little Compton + Tiverton: A Bucolic Respite
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…
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LGBTQ Weddings on the Rise
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” as featured on The…
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Discover Warren
Looking for a hidden gem coastal community? 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…
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The Off-Season is On!
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…
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There’s No Place Like Newport for the Holidays
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…
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