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Hotel Viking Pool

Hotel Viking Pool

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Rose Island Lighthouse Unique Places To Stay

Rose Island Lighthouse Unique Places To Stay

Unique Places to Stay

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

Beehive Cafe - Erin McGinn

breakfast included

Easton's Beach Snack Bar Lobster Roll

Easton's Beach Snack Bar Lobster Roll

best lobster rolls

Ice Cream Cone on the Water

Ice Cream Cone on the Water

Iconic Ice Cream Shops

Flo's Clam Shack

Flo's Clam Shack

Clam Shacks You Can't Skip

Newport Second Beach

Newport Second Beach

INSIDER'S GUIDE TO NEWPORT BEACHES

Rail Explorers Portsmouth RI

Rail Explorers Portsmouth RI

rail bike tours

Jamestown Summer Beavertail Lighthouse

Jamestown Summer Beavertail Lighthouse

free summer activities

Jamestown Summer Fort Wetherill

Jamestown Summer Fort Wetherill

things to do in July

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

ongoing gallery exhibits

NIMFest Outdoor Concert at Kings Park

NIMFest Outdoor Concert at Kings Park

outdoor summer concerts

Ocean Drive 2020

Ocean Drive 2020

Guide To Parking

The Breakers Tour

The Breakers Tour

first timer's guide

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Castle Hill Lighthouse

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bristol restaurants

Known as “America’s Most Patriotic Town,” Bristol’s 10 square miles encompasses hundreds of acres of parklands, a charming downtown district, historic landmarks, a vibrant arts scene and outdoor pursuits—so you’re sure to work up an appetite here. Locally-sourced ingredients are commonplace on area menus rivaled only by stunning surroundings. Here you’ll find few chain restaurants and a host of mom-and-pop gems ranging from cozy cafés, casual pizzerias and family-friendly neighborhood bar + grills to Irish pubs, ethnic eateries and critically acclaimed fine dining.

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The Black Pearl 2020

featured restaurants

These listings offer some of the best experiences throughout The Classic Coast.

Black Pearl Patio

Top Summer Cocktails

If you have never had a Dark N' Stormy while watching the sunset over the Newport Bridge, you haven't lived.

Vanderbilt Conservatory

Essential Spots For Brunch

Sunday funday (and Saturday, too) starts right here.

Blount Clam Shack Lobster Roll

Iconic Lobster Rolls

Overwhelmed by where to go? Don't worry, we boiled it down to our favorite spots.

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