Make your way outdoors this month for a 75-minute walking tour with the Newport Historical Society in the heart of downtown Newport. Presented by an expert guide, tours will depart with a group of no more than ten for an especially intimate…
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In the years since Newport was founded in 1639, people have arrived here on the doorstep of the Atlantic from every corner of the world. This city was settled on the principles of religious freedom, welcoming groups from myriad faiths…
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Sometimes the best way to experience a place is by tasting your way through it. Enter: Food tours. With a food scene as diverse as Newport's, there's no shortage of opportunities to experience a variety of cuisines as you carve your way…
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In September 2012, co-founder of Rail Explorers Mary Joy Lu was watching one of her favorite Korean soap operas when she noticed an unusual pedal-powered apparatus traveling along a set of railroad tracks. Ten days later, she was on a…
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If you've ever imagined yourself at the helm of a lobster boat, then it's time to climb aboard one to experience lobstering first-hand. Join the fleet of working fishing boats in Newport Harbor aboard the 50 ft. wooden lobster boat F/V…
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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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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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This guest blog post was written by Save the Bay. Warmer weather means seals are out and lighthouses are in. Half-day and full-day lighthouse tours replace seal tours May through October at Save the Bay and, for the month of May, visitors…
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