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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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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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Top 10 Things to Do during Spring Break

That feeling when winter blues fade into springtime blooms, trading snow boots for boat shoes, parkas for pullovers, and the sweet energy of summer is just around the bend. It’s spring break on The Classic Coast, and when school is out…

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Guide: Newport Classical Music Festival

Originally founded in 1969, and previously known as Newport Music Festival (NMF), Newport Classical has a rich legacy utterly devoted to classical music here in Newport. Newport Classical embodies timeless music for today with a year-round…

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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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30+ Date Ideas In + Around Newport

Is romance calling you and your special someone for a memorable night out or a deserving routine change? You're in luck—there are plenty of creative dates to keep the flame alive in and around Newport. Dubbed the Most Romantic State in the…

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10 Spring Photos to Snap In + Around Newport

Spring in Newport is a time of rebirth and renewal. In Newport, it is filled with millions of blooming daffodils, snowy cobblestones that transition into al fresco venues to dine, bike paths with a bay view, and art that is yearning to be…

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The Ultimate Guide to Spring in Newport

Spring has a way of greeting you like an old friend. The soft arrival is surprising, pleasant, and nostalgic. The winds are warmer, the days are longer, the sunsets linger, and blooms are sprouting up from almost every angle. Springtime in…

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