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Rose Island Lighthouse

Rose Island Lighthouse

Unique Places to Stay

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

breakfast included

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

dog friendly hotels

Gurney's Igloo Winter

Gurney's Igloo Winter

heated outdoor patios

Oysters Bywater

Oysters Bywater

top spots for oysters

Clarke Cooke House

Clarke Cooke House

gluten friendly dining

Breakers Christmas Mansions

Breakers Christmas Mansions

holidays at the mansions

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

tree lightings on the coast

Holiday Wharves

Holiday Wharves

holiday shopping guide

Gurney's Newport

Gurney's Newport

things to do in December

Christmas Boat

Christmas Boat

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 Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

24 hours in Newport

Bowens Wharf Fall

Bowens Wharf Fall

first timer's guide

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

48 hours in newport

lectures

We’ve been talking it out for centuries. Join our local tradition by attending area lectures on history, arts & culture, humor, book readings, poetry, and more.

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Second Beach Christmas Tree

Gurneys Holiday Lighthouse

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.

Third Beach Christmas Tree

Classic Holiday Happenings

We rounded up some of the most classic holiday events in and around Newport this season.

Gurney's Newport RI Winter

Things to do in December

Things are merry and bright in Newport as we make our way into December.

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