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Hotel Viking Pool

Hotel Viking Pool

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Castle Hill from the water

Castle Hill from the water

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Copy of Gilded Hotel

Copy of Gilded Hotel

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brenton rooftop

brenton rooftop

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Lobster Roll Blount Clam Shack

Lobster Roll Blount Clam Shack

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Ice Cream Cone on the Water

Ice Cream Cone on the Water

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Jamestown Summer Fort Wetherill

Jamestown Summer Fort Wetherill

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Second Beach Summer

Second Beach Summer

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The Great Elephant

The Great Elephant

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July Fourth of July Fireworks

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Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival

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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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Ocean Drive 2020

Ocean Drive 2020

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Newport Bridge

Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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Food Events + Activities

When you’re on The Classic Coast, outdoor dining comes served with a complimentary side of ocean breeze. From casual eateries overlooking the bay to award-winning patios with that undeniable downtown energy, there’s no better way to savor classic New England flavors—not to mention some of the best seafood in the country—than on The Coast.

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Lobster Shack Newport RI Summer

Giusto Al Fresco Dining

featured restaurants

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

Lukes Lobster Roll

Iconic Lobster Rolls

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

Black Pearl Outdoor Dining

100+ 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.

Flo's Clam Shack

Clam Shacks You Can't Skip

What they lack in ritz and glamour they make up for in character and some of the best seafood of your life served up from their enviable outposts on the oceanfront.

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