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The Ultimate Guide to Spring in Newport

Spring has a way of greeting you like an old friend. The soft arrival is surprising, pleasant, and nostalgic. The winds are warmer, the days are longer, the sunsets linger, and blooms are sprouting up from almost every angle. Springtime in…

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20+ Things To Do In + Around Newport in March

We can't stop daydreaming of all things March on the coast. There's so much to be excited about this time of year, from plenty of dreamy winter happenings like pop-up igloos and saunas on the beach, to annual events like local road races…

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James Beard Semi Finalists on The Classic Coast

The culinary scene on the Classic Coast has carved a new path, a testament of passion and dedication, one of love and labor, and it’s been recognized. Newport and Bristol County are now home to six James Beard Foundation semi-finalists in…

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Hotel Deals For Your Cozy Winter Escape

There’s an undeniable comfort that comes from a crisp winter sea breeze and the crunch of freshly fallen snow beneath your feet. Maybe it’s the sense of renewal as the invigorating air settles, the familiar sound of waves hitting the…

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The History of Irish in Newport

In the years since Newport was founded in 1639, people have arrived here on the doorstep of the Atlantic from every corner of the world. First, it was the English dissenters seeking religious freedom. Then came the Quakers and the Jews in…

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Newport Beer Festival Returns This May

The Newport Beer Festival, formerly known as the Newport Craft Beer Festival, returns this May. The festival brings with it a day full of craft beer taste-testing, live music, local flavors from 50 craft brewers at historic Fort Adams State…

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The OGs: 10 of Newport's Oldest Places

Nearly four hundred years of history lingers around every corner in Newport. Walk these cobblestone byways and pass by the oldest synagogue in the country, or transport back to the 17th century when you step foot in America's oldest tavern…

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Top 12 Things To Do in Newport

We've got nearly 400 years of seriously historic rebellion and artistry and history and innovation. And don't even get us started on the downright stunning natural beauty of this place. It's a lot, in all the right ways. Must-Do Activities…

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