Newport is considered one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. From some of the most historic sites in the country to panoramic ocean views and architecture that will absolutely take your breath away, you're going to want to get up close ...
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History
Nearly 400 years of downright monumental history comprise this small but fierce Classic Coast of ours. Since 1639 when a group of English settlers separated from the settlement in Portsmouth and planted roots on the southern side of our ...
Newport Neighborhood Tour: Christmas on The Point
December 17, 2018
Close to the hustle and bustle of America’s Cup Avenue, just off the Claiborne Pell Bridge, is a small neighborhood tucked away from view, known mostly by its residents and other Newport locals. Formally called Easton’s Point after one of ...
FAST FACTS What: Newport Antiques Show When: July 28 - 30, 2017 Where: St. George's School, Purgatory Road, Middletown RI Admission: $15 per person or $20 for a three-day pass; Over the last decade, the Newport Antiques Show has ...
Newport's various sectors of religious history come together during Four Enduring Faiths, Four Remarkable Landmarks, a walking tour of the city's four historic houses of worship. Begin your journey at Touro Synagogue, the oldest ...
New Tour Explores Hidden Tunnel Beneath The Breakers
January 17, 2017
QUICK FACTS What: Beneath the Breakers Tour When: Starting January 28, 2017 Where: The Breakers Explore the underground tunnel, boiler room and basement of The Breakers during the new Beneath the Breakers Tour debuting Saturday, January ...
6 Things We Learned When We Took The Rhode Island Red Food Tour
October 26, 2016
Rhode Island Red Food Tours launched two years ago throughout Newport as a way to showcase local eateries and cuisine in our City by the Sea. The three hour walking tour trails through Newport's historic district and downtown areas, ...
On the afternoon of August 27, 2016, visitors to downtown Newport’s Washington Square, Perotti Park and the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House can “step back in time” to the summer of 1765. From 1:00 - 5:00 PM, the Newport Historical Society will ...
Doris Duke’s Rough Point is just as she left it: in pristine condition. Take a step back into time and see how she lived in her extravagant mansion filled with wall to wall eclectic style. Each item has a story and history behind it ready ...
The Preservation Society of Newport County this month introduced its new Newport Mansions mobile app, providing visitors the opportunity to experience an audio-visual tour of their properties from their smartphones. Currently, users can ...