With 385 years under its belt, you could say Newport is steeped in history. From the oldest tavern, continuously operating library and synagogue in the country, to breathtaking Gilded Age mansions and the largest collection of Colonial Era…
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February is known as Black History Month, an annual time that celebrates the history, heritage and diversity of the Black community with special virtual events, lectures and walking tours throughout The Classic Coast. Black History Month…
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2023 brought us some of our favorite moments, events and memories to cherish, and while we're sad to see it go, we can't help but excite over the arrival of 2024. This year's line up of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day dinners, parties…
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You don't get to be a 384-year-old city without a few eerie sights and legends of ghoulish folklore. Each October, the city is packed with haunted happenings. Celebrate Halloween in Newport with frightening events like a party in a mansion…
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Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day weekend on The Coast brings with it perfectly-fall festivals, outdoor events and scenic tours. Stroll cobblestone byways and enjoy special deals at the annual Columbus Day sidewalk sale on Bowen's…
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Did you know lobster used to be considered poor man's food? Back in the 1700s, it was so over abundant that people became sick of it, resorting to feeding it to animals, prisoners and indentured servants. Native Americans even used it as…
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It's time to spoil the one who does it all! Below are our favorite finds from local shops in and around Newport to celebrate the mom figure in your life. COVID-19 NOTE: When you're ready, we can't wait to welcome you back to The…
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To be frank, Newport Pell Bridge is the Rhode Island icon. It's so beloved on Instagram that it has it's own hashtag: #ThatNPTBridge. And if you ask anyone who's made the 2.1-mile journey across it, they'll often explain it conjures the…
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For nearly 100 years, we've been honoring veterans for their service as a national holiday. This weekend, the holiday arrives on the Classic Coast with a weekend packed with things to do. Newport Restaurant Week continues through the…
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The long weekend has us dreaming of sleeping in, delicious brunches, cozy film screenings and fireside cocktails. From a wine festival at Newport Vineyards complete with ice bar and grape stomping competitions to Newport Burger Bender…
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