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Copy of The Wayfinder Hotel TMD

Copy of The Wayfinder Hotel TMD

Spring Hotel Deals

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The Brenton Rooftop

The Brenton Rooftop

Hotels on the Water

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Rose Island Lighthouse Unique Places To Stay

Rose Island Lighthouse Unique Places To Stay

Unique Places to Stay

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Beehive Cafe RI

Beehive Cafe RI

Best Brunch Spots

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Newport Craft Beer Festival

Newport Craft Beer Festival

Newport Beer Festival

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Rhody Roots

Rhody Roots

Gluten-Free Eats

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Trinity Church Spring Blooms

Trinity Church Spring Blooms

Ultimate Guide to Spring

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Couple Date at Newport Art Musuem

Couple Date at Newport Art Musuem

Date Night Ideas

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Field of Daffodils With Mansion In Back Ground In Newport, RI

Field of Daffodils With Mansion In Back Ground In Newport, RI

Daffodil Days is Near

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Blithewold Spring Garden Flowers Blooms

Blithewold Spring Garden Flowers Blooms

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Newport Daffodil Days Bannister's Wharf

Newport Daffodil Days Bannister's Wharf

Best Spring Events

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The Breakers

The Breakers

Gilded Age Activities

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Copy of Ocean Drive

top 12 things to do

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Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

Guide to Parking

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Copy of Beavertail State Park Jamestown Aerial

Welcome to The Classic Coast

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spring on the coast

Sunny cobblestone paths lined with fresh spring blossoms. Longer days and long-awaited sunshine—it's a feeling unlike any other. Classic.

Trinity Church Springtime

Best Spring Events

The season of awakening brings a host of experiences to the events calendar in and around Newport.

Castle Hill Inn Beach House

Spring Hotel Deals

Spring on the coast will leave you begging for five more minutes.

Sunset Bridge Phone

Top Photo-worthy Spots

Stunning scenery is synonymous with Newport, here are 12 of the most photographed ones around.

Kid Sailing Newport

Spring Break in Newport

With a plethora of activities to put that spring back in your step, school vacations are made easy on The Classic Coast.

Boats on Goat Island

Ultimate Guide to Spring in Newport

Springtime in Newport is unlike anything else.

Field of Daffodils With Mansion In Back Ground In Newport, RI

Daffodil Days Bloom in Newport & Bristol This April

Ultimate Spring Destinations For Travelers in 2023
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May on The Coast is a daydream.

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Biking In + Around Newport

Whether you're looking for a light and leisurely ride or something a bit more challenging, Newport offers some of the most scenic paths for exploring on two wheels.

Surfing Second Beach

Best Surfing Spots

Think: the salt of the sea on your skin after a day chasing the swell. Think: the perfect amount of sunshine and crisp sea breeze. Classic.

Explore Cliff Walk

Craving serenity? Newport's enchanting 3.5-mile Cliff Walk is the perfect place for your moment of peace.

Hiking Path That Winds Through Vegetation To The Sea In Newport

Hiking + Walking Trails

From light and leisurely scenic walks along the coastline to moderately intense trails in picturesque New England forests, here are our favorite spots to get outdoors.

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Movies Filmed in Newport

Take a look at the following movies filmed in and around Newport.

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Try one, or try them all.

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