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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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Best Rooftop Bars for Summer in Newport

Whether you're looking for an elevated experience with chic ambiance and a killer view, or you're hoping to kick it back with some oysters and a cocktail, these rooftop bars have you covered. Rootop Bars around Newport Views (and drinks)…

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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 peaked the public’s curiosity about this era of high society. From the…

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Top Picks: Fourth of July in Newport

With nearly 400 years of history under our belts, you better believe we celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way here on The Classic Coast. Each year, the city puts on an Independence Day celebration complete with a 21 gun salute, tours of…

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20+ Events You Can't Miss This July

July by the sea. Name something better. While we wait, we'll tell you all the things we can't wait for this month. EVENTS July on The Coast is a daydream. Explore our top events for the month below. The oldest continuous Fourth of July…

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What To Do This Weekend In + Around Newport

Few things compare to that Friday feeling of freedom. You know, when you realize the whole weekend lies ahead. Truth be told, weekends on The Coast are full of magic. Think: Saturday morning farmers markets, Sunday afternoon hikes along 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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