From the outside, Newport, Rhode Island has a bit of a posh, grandiose reputation. Railroad tycoons, oil magnates, and captains of industry and finance—from Vanderbilt to Baranski—made this city a popular summer getaway. The city still retains some of that high-society status, as it plays host to food and wine festivals, mansion parties, and regattas and galas annually. While all of these aspects are undoubtedly a part of the lifeblood of Newport, it doesn’t mean this coastal city isn’t for all. Quite the opposite. Newport can deliver no matter the time of year and the type of experience you’re looking to get during your weekend away.
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