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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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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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The 53rd Annual Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

FAST FACTS What: Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting When: Saturday, December 2 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 shopping…

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40+ Free Things To Do This Summer In + Around Newport

Sure, this seaside city is home to Gilded Age mansions, extravagant 80' schooners, and some of the best galas around, but that doesn't mean you need deep pockets to experience the best of what we've got. From free outdoor concerts, films…

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2-Day Family Getaway from NYC to Newport

Families have been making the journey from New York City to Newport since the early 19th century when the city's wealthiest-cc: the Astors, the Vanderbilts, the Belmonts - established their summertime homes along the area's rocky coastline…

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Guide: The Best Things To Do With Kids

Sure, Newport's opulent mansions, luxury boutiques, elegant restaurants, sprawling vineyards, rooftop bars, and historic attractions are nice, but when it comes to kids, we've got a few tricks up our sleeve for delivering maximum fun. From…

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Picnic on the Grounds of the Newport Mansions

Newport is blessed with some pretty dreamy weather most months out of the year. Plenty of sea breeze and sunny locales make for picnic-worthy settings all around town. This year welcomes the return of the picnic experience at the former…

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