Aerial view of Newport, Rhode Island, coastline with bridges, small islands, boats on water, green landscapes, and scenic coastal harbor views.

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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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Fall Photos to Snap in + around Newport

Picture this: fall adorned storefronts, a crisp autumn breeze filling your lungs, and crunchy-leaves rustling beneath your feet as you walk through cobblestone streets. Classic.

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Sweet Berry Farm Apple Picking

Fall Farms + Orchards

Fall months harvest the perfect opportunity for pick-your-own experiences at local farms and orchards.

Seafood Festival Bowens Wharf

Fall Fairs + Festivals

Truthfully, you’ll just have to come see for yourself. We recommend you start with these perfectly-autumn fairs, festivals and events.

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Picnic at the Mansions

Make your way to the Newport Mansions for to enjoy the coast's perfect weather alongside some of the most stunning architecture and garden scapes in New…

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Hiking + Walking Trails

From light and leisurely scenic walks along the coastline to moderately intense trails in picturesque New England forests, here are our favorite spots to get…

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Chandeliers at The Breakers

Newport Firsts

When you have 387 years of history under your belt, you’re bound to have some epic “firsts.” Some are more well-known than others.

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.