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Copy of The Wayfinder Hotel TMD

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Irish Fare Cheers Guinness Buskers Irish Coffee

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Spring Blithewold Daffodils

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Newport St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Newport Daffodil Days Bannister's Wharf

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St Patricks Day Parade Irish

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Copy of Ocean Drive

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Newport Bridge

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Copy of Beavertail State Park Jamestown Aerial

Welcome to The Classic Coast

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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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Helicopter Tour

Featured Attractions

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

Cliff Walk Newport

Free Things to Do in 2026

All of the fun. None of the costs.

Cliff Walk Fall

10 Experiences to Try in 2026

Try one, or try them all.

Norman Bird Sanctuary

Top Winter Walks

Bundle up and walk on.

Gurney's Igloo Winter

5+ Unique Winter Experiences

Heated igloos with a bay view? Got it. Beach saunas for winter wellness? Got that too!

72 Hours of Winter Wellness

Relax, unwind, and nourish yourself on The Classic Coast.

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Downtown Snow

Castle Hill Inn Lighthouse Winter

Best Winter Photo Spots

If you're willing to brave the cold (trust us, it's worth it), these charming spots have everything that your winter spirit (and maybe your Instagram feed) is craving.

Seal Watch Tours Save the Bay 2020

Seal Tours with Save the Bay

Climb aboard Save the Bay's education vessel to catch a glimpse of migratory harbor seals lounging on Citing Rock near Rose Island.

Beach Saunas

Choose Your Sauna: ALTÆR Sauna at South Shore Beach and Warren, Small Wave Sauna at Second Beach at Surfer's End, and Newport Sauna at Third Beach.

Surfing Second Beach

Best Surfing Spots

Think: the salt of the sea on your skin after a day chasing the swell. Think: the perfect amount of sunshine and crisp sea breeze. Classic.

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Top 12 Things to Do in Newport

When you're not sure where to start, head to one (or all) of our 12 favorite spots.

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Movies Filmed in Newport

Take a look at the following movies filmed in and around Newport.

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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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Big Bamboo Birds at Blithewold

The bamboo birds have landed in Bristol.

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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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Best Biking Spots

A light and leisurely ride or something a bit more challenging, we've got you covered.

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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.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

Guide to Lighthouses

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

National Historic Landmarks

Unparalleled history lingers around every corner here in Newport.

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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.