13+ Major Reasons To Visit Newport This November

The aroma of meals crafted with the flavors of harvest. Warm light waning over lush treetops. That intrinsically cozy feeling that settles in. November on The Coast is like nothing else. As if that wasn't enough to make our hearts full, the month is filled with so much to see and do. From the return of some truly classic events, like Newport Restaurant Week and Holidays at the Newport Mansions, to charming exhibits and enchanting festivals, November has us busy in all the right ways.

COVID-19 NOTE:

When you're ready, we can't wait to welcome you back to The Classic Coast. Rest assured, the safety and well-being of both visitors and locals remains our top priority. The mask mandate requiring face coverings in Rhode Island has been lifted, however local businesses may ask you to wear a mask when visiting their establishments. Please be prepared for individual business mask policies. Additionally, shops, attractions and tours are monitoring the number of guests at any given time and may ask you to socially distance to enter.

All we ask when you land on these shores is that you play your part in keeping everyone safe. Please be kind, adhere to guidelines and maintain social distancing.

1 Newport Restaurant Week

Where:: Participating restaurants
When:: November 5 - 14

Join us for another season of Newport Restaurant Week where area restaurants will offer an assortment of crave-worthy discounts and deals for you to choose from. Think: BOGO deals, prix-fixe offerings, gift cards promotions and more.

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2 Holidays at The Newport Mansions

Where:: The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House
When:: November 21 - January 1, 2022

The glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver will dazzle you as you tour three magnificent mansions decked out in Yuletide finery. Music, tours, and spectacular decorations highlight the celebration of Christmas at the Newport Mansions. The Preservation Society of Newport County invites you to make holiday memories with your family by visiting The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House this holiday season.

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3 Sparkling Lights at The Breakers

Where:: The Breakers, 44 Ochre Point Avenue
When:: November 20 - January 2, 2022
Cost:: $30 adult, $10 youth

This is the second year for Sparkling Lights at The Breakers and it will be greatly expanded to cover approximately half of the 13-acre property. The Breakers façade will be bathed in color and its landscape will be aglow with tens of thousands of festive colored lights illuminating the paths and trees. The gardens will be decorated in different themes as holiday music fills the air. Keep an eye out for some fantastical sights along the way.

Refreshments available for purchase. Reservations not required.

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Christmas at the Newport Mansions

4 Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

Where:: Along the harbor
When:: Friday, November 26
Cost:: Free

City of Newport lights up the harbor with the Illuminated Boat Parade. Caribbean Christmas and Holiday tunes on the steel pan with Panoramic View will be live at the North Pole. Watch the parade of lights from Bowen’s Wharf while boats compete for best decorated.

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5 Gurney's Newport Skating Rink

Where:: Gurney's Newport Resort, 1 Goat Island
When:: Opening Date: November 19

The Gurney's Newport skating rink is coming back for the season, opening on Friday, November 19. Open to the general public and guests.

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Gurney's Ice Skating Rink With People Skating

6 Taproot Harvest Beer Dinner

Where:: Taproot Brewing Co., 909 E Main Road, Middletown
When:: November 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Cost:: $120 per person + tax + gratuity

Enjoy a 6-course experience crafted by our Executive Chef Andy Teixeira from Taproot Brewing Co. at Newport Vineyards and his culinary team, and epically paired by Brewer Kevin Beachem with craft Taproot beers.

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7 Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff

Where:: Rosecliff, 584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport
When:: November 24 - December 3
Cost:: Premium: $210, Gold: $155, Silver: $105

Join Island Moving Company for the 20th season of the Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff. Follow the young protagonist throughout the mansion as she celebrates the holiday season with her family, battles with the Mouse King, dances with the Snow Queen, and travels with her beloved Nutcracker to the magical Land of Sweets.

The first act of this unique performance is an experiential journey through the rooms of the historic Rosecliff mansion. The second act is seated at tables in the ballroom. The performance is approximately 2 hours in length including the intermission.

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Newport Nutcracker

8 Night Lights—An Illuminating Experience

Where:: Blithewold Mansion, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol
When:: November 26 - January 7, 2022

Enjoy an outdoor illuminated experience to celebrate the season at Bristol's Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum. Enjoy lit paths throughout the grounds alongside custom light displays, handmade bamboo ornaments, virtual-reality stations, and photo opportunities, all set among the estate's award winning gardens and landscape.

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9 Coastal Queen Fall Scenic Bay Cruises

Where:: Depart from Newport and Jamestown
When:: Through December 19

Climb aboard the Coastal Queen for a fun-filled tour of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. You'll pass historic sites like the International Yacht Restoration School, four historic lighthouses, two historic forts, mega yachts and more that surround Newport Harbor and the Jamestown shoreline.

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