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Newport, Rhode Island, is a seaside destination steeped in history and glamour. Dating back to the 1600s, it’s a deep-water port between Boston and New York, vital to both shipping and defense. During its heyday, Victorian industrialists built their cottages, or summertime mansions, along the shoreline to catch breezes. The most notable houses are museums and are quite popular due to a recent TV series. Here are 15 fabulous things to do in Newport, RI.

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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.