discover newport media room
Welcome travel writers, bloggers, broadcast journalists and filmmakers!
Here you’ll find a host of helpful resources to aid in telling your story: high res images, video and b-roll and details about our destination. Can’t find what you’re looking for? We have an extensive media asset archive. Please contact Cassandra Earle with special requests.
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CASSANDRA EARLE
Communications Director
401-845-9112
CEarle@DiscoverNewport.org
media gallery
Curated collection of images intended for non-commercial use by media, authorized meeting planners and tour operators to promote our nine coastal communities as a destination for tourism.
press trip guidelines
Be our guest! We’re grateful for your interest in Newport and our eight surrounding coastal communities.
destination info
When you have more than 375 years of history under your belt, you’re bound to have epic “firsts.”
go-to guides
see all guides100+ Al Fresco Places to Eat + Drink
From al fresco patios to seaside bars and even some sidewalks turned dreamy outdoor sanctuaries, these spots have just what you need to relax and indulge.
Guide to Parking
Park your ride in these lots, streets and somewhat secret spots, get out and enjoy the view.
New: Boston to Newport
Two historic cities are now closer than ever with a new non-stop bus service.
Big Bamboo Birds at Blithewold
The bamboo birds have landed in Bristol.
The Best Fairs + Festivals This Fall
Crisp air and the sense of renewal; the cozy feeling you get as soft light wanes over annual harvest fairs on historic wharves—truthfully, you’ll just have to come see for yourself.
Fall on The Coast
Fall on The Coast is on. Are you in?
upcoming events
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Sep 12-Sep 15
Newport International Boat Show
The Newport International Boat Show encompasses 13 acres of historic Newport Harbor allowing you to…
Sep 14-Sep 28
Newport International Polo Series
Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in…
Sep 19-Sep 22
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival
The 2024 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival will include a series of tasty seminars, a…
Sep 28
Newport Oktoberfest
It’s time to dust off your lederhosen! The Fort Adams Trust and Ragged Island Brewing Co. are…
Oct 3-Oct 7
Audrain’s Newport Concours & Motor Week
Newport’s extensive automotive history dates back as early as the Gilded Age. The first American car…
Oct 5-Oct 6
Norman Bird Sanctuary Harvest Fair
We look forward to seeing you for the traditional Harvest Fair October 5 -6!
Oct 9-Oct 14
Rogue Island Comedy Festival - Fall
The Ocean State’s only comedy festival rolls into it’s tenth year this October 9-14, with fifteen…
Oct 19-Oct 20
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI, will host the 33rd annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood…
Nov 1-Nov 10
Newport Restaurant Week
The flavors of nine coastal communities, all rolled up into one savory week. Newport Restaurant Week…
Nov 23 2024-Jan 1 2025
Holidays at the Newport Mansions
Holidays at the Newport Mansions will be more spectacular than ever this year! Come see the festive…
eat + drink
Iconic Lobster Rolls
Overwhelmed by where to go? Don't worry, we boiled it down to our favorite spots.
Go-To Vegan Food
Plant-based restaurants and cafes have been popping up in large numbers over the last few years with…
Classic Clam Shacks
What they lack in ritz and glamour they make up for in character and some of the best seafood of…
15+ Things To Do in September
Summer may be slowly winding down but The Classic Coast is still in full gear.
make history
View AllNewport's Oldest Places
Walk these cobblestone byways and pass by the oldest synagogue in the country, or step foot in America's oldest tavern.
Guide to Lighthouses
Don't worry, we'll leave the light on.
National Historic Landmarks
Unparalleled history lingers around every corner here in Newport.
Gilded Age in Newport
These upcoming events allow visitors a chance to step back in time and experience the grandeur of The Gilded Age.