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Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

breakfast included

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Easton's Beach Snack Bar Lobster Roll

best lobster rolls

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Ice Cream Cone on the Water

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Flo's Clam Shack

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Newport Second Beach

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Rail Explorers Portsmouth RI

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Jamestown Summer Beavertail Lighthouse

Jamestown Summer Beavertail Lighthouse

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Rose Island Lighthouse Summer

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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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NIMFest Outdoor Concert at Kings Park

NIMFest Outdoor Concert at Kings Park

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Ocean Drive 2020

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The Breakers Tour

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Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

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events: explore what's happening

You already know about the legendary Jazz and Folk Festivals but we’ve also got international boat races, tennis and polo tournaments, film festivals, culinary festivals, Christmas in Newport, lecture series, harvest fairs, boat shows, street fairs, antiques fairs...you get the picture. No matter the season...it’s on.

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What To Do This Week

When you're not sure where to start, this round-up of what's going down this week has you covered.

Newport Art Museum

Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

These on-going gallery exhibits are a testament to the vibrant arts scene thriving since 1639.

Rum Runner Sunset Cruise

Things To Do in August

August by the sea. Name something better.

Weekend of Coaching

A Weekend of Coaching Returns

A Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County, is a must-see event for the entire family.

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Newport Folk Festival

Newport International Polo Series

Aug 13-Sep 24

Newport International Polo Series

Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…

Newport International Boat Show

Sep 15-Sep 18

Newport International Boat Show

The Newport International Boat Show is currently scheduled for September 15th - 18th, 2022 pending…

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

Sep 16-Sep 18

Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival

The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival is currently scheduled for September 16th - 18th, 2022…

Newport Oktoberfest

Sep 18

Newport Oktoberfest

It’s time to dust off your lederhosen! The Fort Adams Trust and Ragged Island Brewing Co. are…

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Sep 29-Oct 2

Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week

Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car…

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair

Oct 1-Oct 2

Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair

We look forward to seeing you for the traditional Harvest Fair October 1st & 2nd, 2022!

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival

Oct 15-Oct 16

Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival

The Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival is currently scheduled for October 15th & 16th, pending state…

Newport Restaurant Week

Nov 4-Nov 13

Newport Restaurant Week

Join us for another season of Newport Restaurant Week where area restaurants will offer an…

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

Mar 11 2023

Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade

The Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade is currently scheduled for March 11th, 2023, pending state…

Newport Folk Festival

Jul 28-Jul 30

Newport Folk Festival

Mark your 2023 calendars! We'll see you back at Fort Adams next summer July 28 - July 30, 2023. The…

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