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10 Newport Experiences to Try in the New Year

We're making one resolution in 2026 and it has absolutely nothing to do with eating less lobster mac & cheese. As the ball dropped commemorating a new year, we vowed to experience as many new things as we can in our destination. We're…

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Seal Tours with Save the Bay

Climb aboard Save the Bay's education vessel to catch a glimpse of migratory harbor seals lounging on Citing Rock near Rose Island. You'll learn all about the life of a seal, from their migration patterns and food habits to the laws and…

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Where To Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Cutting your own Christmas tree is a rite of passage during the holidays. Whether you're starting off with your very own Charlie Brown tree or the Christmas elf in you is looking for a 15-footer, these local tree farms have just what you'll…

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Guide: Family-Friendly Holiday Things To Do

Family friendly events and activities fill the calendar during this time of year as the holiday season arrives in and around Newport. From s'mores and hot cocoa by the fire to hands-on crafting and visits with Santa, this festive lineup of…

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The 55th Annual Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

FAST FACTS What: Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting When: Saturday, December 6th Time: Festivities begin at 12:30, Tree Lighting at 6:00 Admission: Free Make your way to Bowen's Wharf for an enchanting day of caroling, holiday…

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Free Event: Bowen's Wharf Annual Seafood Festival

There are few better ways to experience a place than through its food. When you're on The Classic Coast, you may find your hankering for fresh seafood a bit heightened (Who could blame you—you're on an island after all). When the craving…

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Newport With Kids: The Fall Edition

Summer may be coming to a close but family fun in Newport is still at its peak. Just as the crisp air settles in, so does a brand new roster of family-friendly festivals, events and outdoor activities that everyone in your crew will love…

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Play Pit Stops for Young Travelers in Newport

Traveling with the littlest of explorers can be such an adventure, and well let’s be honest, sometimes a challenge. Coordinating nap times (and mansion tours), snacks (and a lobster roll or two), and interests of older children or family…

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