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Hilltop

Hilltop

RI Hotel Month

Vanderbilt Conservatory

Vanderbilt Conservatory

Top Rated Hotels by Condé Nast Traveler

Cliffside Inn

Cliffside Inn

Unique Places to Stay

Yagi Noodles

Yagi Noodles

Best Ramen in Newport

Bywater Oysters

Bywater Oysters

top spots for oysters

Wharf Pub Cocktails

Wharf Pub Cocktails

must-try seasonal cocktails

Gurneys Holiday Lighthouse

Gurneys Holiday Lighthouse

things to do in December

Bowen Wharf Holiday

Bowen Wharf Holiday

plan for the holidays

Igloo Gurney's

Igloo Gurney's

pop-up igloos

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

tree lightings in + around Newport

Bowens Wharf Downtown Holiday

Bowens Wharf Downtown Holiday

Christmas In Newport

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

ongoing gallery exhibits

Ocean Drive 2020

Ocean Drive 2020

Guide To Parking

Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

first timer's guide

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

top 12 things to do

family fun events

In the warm months the coast is a create-your-own-adventure playground for young and old. Come wintertime, we keep it interesting (try a brisk beach walk in January followed by hot cocoa in a local cafe) with winter festivals, ice skating, theater and entertainment.

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Sparkling Lights at the Breakers

Ocean Drive Drone

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.

Bowen's Wharf Christmas Downtown

Christmas In Newport

A city-wide celebration fostering the historic traditions of the Holiday season.

Newport Art Museum

Ongoing Gallery Exhibits

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

Holidays on the coast

Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

We told you, spirits: bright.

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