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Cabana Newport Restaurant Week

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Bywater Oysters

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Breakers Mansion

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Copy of Ocean Drive Summer

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The Ocean Race

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Blithewold Daffodil Days Spring

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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

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Newport Bridge

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Ocean Drive Newport RI Sunset

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historic places

We’re pretty old. Older than the United States itself, in fact. If you’re here, chances are, you’re already standing on some historic ground. Some of our past has been preserved and studied while others are still in operation. Use the search engines below to access a full list of our historic places.

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

Surfing Second Beach

Top 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.

Hiking Path That Winds Through Vegetation To The Sea In Newport

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 outdoors.

Newport Cliff Walk New Summer 2022

Explore Cliff Walk

Craving serenity? Newport's enchanting 3.5-mile Cliff Walk is the perfect place for your moment of peace.

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