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Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.
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May might just be one of our favorite months.
Outdoor patios reopen for the season, sailboats return to the water and we find ourselves reunited with the ocean breeze. Not to mention, May packs a punch with the return of some highly anticipated annual events.
From the Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival that brings two days of fresh local seafood and live music to the waterfront, to the semi-annual Rogue Island Comedy Festival. May on The Coast we are ready.
Our top picks for the month below.
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Experience the iconic Gilded Age, redefined for modern luxury with The Chanler’s new chauffeured… Read More
Embark on an opulent journey with our Newport Mansions access package. Choose your room then choose… Read More
Be one of the first to experience the next evolution in Castle Hill’s storied fine dining tradition… Read More
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Indulge in the perfect blend of luxury and local flavor! This exclusive package includes overnight… Read More
Stay with us and receive two tickets to the Breakers Mansion in Newport! *See below for more… Read More
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May on The Coast is a daydream. Our top picks for the month below.
Welcome to the fourth annual Newport-Bristol-Newport Veteran Car Tour that will once again be gracing the roads of Newport and Bristol, RI.
The Audrain Veteran Weekend is truly a celebration of the early days of motoring, with many brass-era car collectors from New England and across the United States taking part. For 2025, the annual event has has expanded to two full days of Veteran motoring!
Quahog Week, returning Sunday, May 11 - Saturday, May 17 for its 9th year, celebrates local restaurants, markets, fishermen, and food-based businesses committed to growing the smallest state's local food economy, while shining a light on the quahog and its many uniquely RI preparations.
Embrace Rhode Island's favorite local clam with these tasty events & offerings during Quahog Week.
We invite you for Tea in Blithewold’s Dining Room, a place where fine meals have always been served to cherished guests. Gather with friends and exchange stories while delighting in a cup of tea, freshly baked scones with sweet cream, and a 3-tiered tray filled with sweet and savory treats. Simply luxurious! Come in, sit down, relax, and enjoy the moment. The price for Tea includes admission to the Mansion and Grounds, so be sure to leave time for strolling!
Enjoy tastings from the Newport Vineyards wine & beer bars, live music, delicious bites from the talented chefs on property, grape stomping, pie eating contests, and more!
From weekly specials, taproot beer nights, live music and seasonal festivals, there is always something fun happening at Newport Vineyards.
The Bristol Vintage Market, a curated market of vintage finds, handmade goods, and local artisans, is back at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol.
Shoppers will be able to peruse booths with styles including farmhouse, coastal, mid-century modern, European, traditional, and more. Customers can purchase unique pieces as well as gain inspiration for their own space all in the pastoral and historical setting of Mount Hope Farm.
Head to The Vanderbilt for their second annual Kentucky Derby party to celebrate this Southern tradition. Bright and colorful dress, jewelry and accessories encouraged, with a hat contest for the best headpiece
You don't have to travel far to find a cup of life-altering clam chowder when you're in Newport. It's kind of a big deal here. In fact, it's right up there with fresh-from-the-ocean oysters and heaping lobster rolls.
This year, Bowen's Wharf Company celebrates these Ocean State offerings with the 2025 Newport Oyster & Chowder Festival, set to return May 17 - 18 with fresh oysters and chowder from local growers and vendors.
Want to earn your sea legs? Summer isn’t the only time to get out on the water. Find the May specialty cruises from Coastal Queen Cruises below.
After a winter hiatus enter inside the seven-acre Portsmouth estate to explore the oldest and most northern topiary garden in the United States, Green Animals Topiary Garden.
Home to more than 80 topiary animals, geometric shapes, designs, and other figures, and teeming with colorful flowers from May through October, experience an incredible collection of seasonal blooms that all ages will enjoy.
Take this wonderful opportunity to spend some time outdoors with fellow Girl Scouts while working toward your badge completion.
Presented in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England.
Try something new at these winter workshops from cocktail shaking to pasta making.
Fermentation Class: Featuring five wine tastings with a special theme or from a particular region accompanied by five small food pairings, Fermentation Class is held at the Oval Bar every Wednesday at 6:30. Reservations are required and this class often sells out. Please sign up…
April 3: Spring Ephemerals & Flower Frogs In this workshop, we will explore early spring ephemerals and learn how to use flower frogs to create airy and organic arrangements. Participants will work with delicate blossoms to craft a seasonal centerpiece that captures the…
Cheers to the woman who does it all. On Mother's Day (and every other day, for that matter) she deserves the best.
Find our roundup of brunches and things to do in and around Newport for Mother's Day, here.
Laugh your way through the long weekend at Rogue Island Comedy Festival, the area's bi-annual comedy festival featuring four days of comedy shows on Thursday, May 22 - Monday, May 25. Shows will take place at various locations this season: Stoneacre Garden, Ragged Island Brewing Co., Jane Pickens Theater, Wayfinder Newport, and Top of Pelham
The Sheep & Wool Festival returns to Coggeshall Farm Museum on May 17th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM!
Learn about and see demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool processing, dyeing, weaving, and spinning. Shop with vendors and artisans from RI and New England. Visit with the farm’s sheep and see visiting animals that provide us with the fiber for our craft.
Pre-registration is highly recommended and tickets may sell out. Rain or Shine!
Hear from local experts and learn something unexpected at these lectures and talks this May.
Highlights of Island Cemetery Tour Island Cemetery is the final resting place of hundreds of notable… Read More
The Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial will be displayed at Fort Adams in Newport over Memorial Day Weekend May 23rd – 26th, 2025.
All you have to do is take your pick.
Newport Foodies Stroll is a 2.5-3 hours walking tour where you'll taste a range of high-quality, modern American cuisine with a twist of fusion along Lower Thames Street. Learn a little history while indulging in big flavor from five popular eateries.
Note: A winter foodie stroll, a smaller three-course meal experience, is offered select dates in December, February through early April too! Dates subject to change.
Rhode Island Red Food Tours provides a unique opportunity to sample food from at least six Newport restaurants in just one afternoon.
With Rhode Island Red Food Tours, you'll gain new insight into the historical, architectural and cultural aspects of the city and learn the stories behind creatively inspired cuisine. Experience tastings from at a Mexican restaurant in a former home built in 1714, a curated brasserie, a James Beard-nominated noodle bar and more on this 3-3.5 hour tour.
*Vegetarian options and dietary restrictions considered
Dylan doesn’t go electric every day (Newport ‘65 Folk Festival) but chances are somebody is plugging in or stepping up to the mic on any given day here on The Classic Coast.
Tag your photos #TheClassicCoast for the chance to be featured on our accounts.
Discover Newport is the non-profit organization dedicated to promoting of the City of Newport and its eight surrounding coastal communities. We speak in seasides and sunsets.