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Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

Paws on Pelham Dog Hotel

dog-friendly hotels

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

Cliff Walk Fall

Cliff Walk Fall

things to do in November

Bowen Wharf Holiday

Bowen Wharf Holiday

plan for the holidays

Igloo Gurney's

Igloo Gurney's

pop-up igloos

Illuminated Boat Parade

Illuminated Boat Parade

Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

Interior of the Newport Art Museum in Newport, RI

ongoing gallery exhibits

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

tree lightings in + around Newport

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

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things to do in newport, rhode island

Newport and The Classic Coast is a feast for the senses; a veritable banquet of salt air, dappled light, ocean breezes, and creaking floorboards. Honestly, just spending some quiet time staring out at our horizon can feel life changing. Of course, if you want to turn up the volume, our coast is here to paddle, surf, skate, hike, bike, walk, sail, and more. So whatever adventure floats your boat, go find it...and take your time. We’ll be here, opening our doors, cooking up classic meals, and preparing seats by the fire or the harbor’s edge when you’re ready to refuel.

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Helicopter Tours

featured attractions

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

Gurney's Igloos At Night

Pop-Up Igloos in Newport

This cold-weather dining experience will keep you warm, and somewhat outside, until Spring.

Gurney's Skating Rink

Ice Skating at Newport Harbor Island Resort

As temperatures drop, Newport Harbor Island Resort transforms their North Lawn into a wintry wonderland complete with an ice skating rink as part of the property's Winter Wonderland pop-up.

Third Beach Christmas Tree

Classic Holiday Happenings

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

Bowen's Wharf Christmas Downtown

Christmas In Newport

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

Holidays on the coast

Tree Lightings Happening In + Around Newport

We told you, spirits: bright.

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Christmas at the Newport Mansions

Illuminated Boat Parade

Free Event: Newport Illuminated Boat Parade

Conjure the spirit of the holidays at the annual Newport Illuminated Boat Parade with live music and boats decorated in their yuletide's finest dotting the harbor on Friday, November 25.

Marble House Holidays

Holidays at the Newport Mansions

The opulence of Newport's Gilded Age mansions meets the sparkle and magic of Christmas during the return of Holidays at the Newport Mansions on Saturday, November 19, 2022 - January 1, 2023.

Blithewold at Christmas

Christmas at Blithewold

Each year, the historic estate transforms into a sparkling display of Christmas magic to celebrate the season.

Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

52nd Annual Bowen's Wharf Tree Lighting

Make your way to Bowen's Wharf for an enchanting evening of caroling, holiday shopping, and family fun on Saturday, December 3 for the 52nd Annual Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting.

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White Horse Tavern

Newport's Oldest Places

Walk these cobblestone byways and pass by the oldest synagogue in the country, or step foot in America's oldest tavern.

Downtown Bristol

One Day in Bristol

Your day ahead is filled with tales of a legendary past, classic New England fare, enchanting shops and some of the most scenic sights around.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Guide to Lighthouses

Don't worry, we'll leave the light on.

National Historic Landmarks

Fascinating history lingers behind every corner here in Newport. From the oldest continually operating lending library in the country to the oldest standing Jewish synagogue in North America, travel…