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Copy of Gilded Hotel

Copy of Gilded Hotel

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Castle Hill from the water

Castle Hill from the water

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Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

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Bywater Oysters

Bywater Oysters

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Wallys Peppermint Mocha

Wallys Peppermint Mocha

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Newport Vineyards

Newport Vineyards

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Newport Mansions Holiday

Newport Mansions Holiday

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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New year

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Christmas Boat Newport RI

Christmas Boat Newport RI

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Ocean Drive

Ocean Drive

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Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

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Ocean Drive 2020

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Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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holidays on the coast

Nearly 400 years of historic charm breeds the coziest of holiday seasons on The Classic Coast. Think cobblestone streets lined with the glow of white lights, the glitter and gold of Gilded Age mansions bedecked with dozens of Christmas trees and thousands of poinsettias, and warm, quaint shops with candlelit windows. Truth be told, enchanting doesn't quite begin to explain it.

Holiday Downtown

Holiday Shopping Guide

No matter who's on your list, these eclectic spots for shopping have you covered.

Marble House Holidays

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

The opulence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of Holidays at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 22, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Blithewold Christmas

Christmas at Blithewold Manor

A short drive from Newport will land you in the quaint, patriotic town of Bristol where you'll find Blithewold Manor, Gardens and Arboretum tucked away on 33-acres of meticulously maintained land.

Holidays on the coast

Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

We told you, spirits: bright.

Bowens Wharf Holidays KJP

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

For him, for her, and from all around Newport and Bristol Counties—your friends and family will love…

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Bowen's Wharf North Pole Holiday

Guide: Family-Friendly Holiday...

From tree lightings, Santa visits, and ballet performances in a mansion, this holiday season is…

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Santa Magic Long Wharf

Where To See Santa

'Tis the season to be holly and jolly.

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Holiday Market in Bristol

15+ Festive Holiday Markets

Sip and shop your way through the holiday season with these festival markets.

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Hot Chocolate Bar The Chanler

Hot Chocolate Bar at The...

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Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

What To Do In December

Come December, things are merry and bright here in Newport.

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Cliff Walk

January on The Coast

January by the sea. Does it get more breathtaking?

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