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50+ Things To Do in August

Every year August rounds the corner faster than we're prepared for. With the final days of summer upon us, we're jam-packing our schedules with all our summer bucket list items, including but not limited to sunset sails, rooftop bars…

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Outdoor Concert Series Happening This Summer

Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances. The 2025 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's…

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Newport and the Gilded Age

During the Gilded Age, America’s wealthiest families flocked to Newport, turning the area into their summertime playground. The popular HBO series, The Gilded Age, has piqued the public’s curiosity about this era of high society. From the…

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What To Do This Week

Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless. You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life)…

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Summer Hikes on The Classic Coast

Mention Newport, Rhode Island and The Classic Coast, and most instantly think of world-class festivals and events, historic Gilded Age mansions and museums, cobblestone streets, picturesque strolls, and of course—arguably the best seafood…

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Outdoor Movie Series To Explore This Summer

Outdoor film screenings are a key component of summer on The Classic Coast. From spacious historic parks to oceanside lawns next to Gilded Age mansions, these outdoor film series take place in some of the area's most beautiful outdoor…

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The Best Outdoor Fitness Classes In + Around Newport

Newport has quite the motivating backdrop. From sun-drenched parks, scenic rooftops, peaceful preserves, and sandy beaches—this fitness lover's playground is sure to wow. Try strength yoga classes at dawn, a restorative meditation amidst…

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Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” Trolley

Whether you are walking or driving, taking a scooter or pedicab, a trolley or private car, there are many ways to see Newport. This summer, getting around has just gotten easier. With the support of RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit…

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