Newport (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Newport County, Rhode Island, United States
About Newport (Rhode Island)
One of the largest cities in the future United States during colonial times, Newport's decline in the early 19th century is good news for today's visitors, who can experience one of the nation's largest collections of intact colonial architecture; had Newport followed the same path as its former peer cities, its historic buildings might have been razed decades or even centuries ago. But Newport is even more well known for another historical period:the Gilded Ageof the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when some of America's most prominent families built eye-popping summer homes, which they called "cottages," along the waterfront. Many of the mansions are now open for tours. Newport is also known for hostingmany popular festivals, including the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz F
Top Attractions in Newport (Rhode Island)
Explore the best things to see and do in Newport (Rhode Island):
- ★12 Meter Charters
- ★Adirondack II
- ★Amazing Grace Harbor Tour
- ★Bailey's Beach
- ★Ballard Park
- ★Belcourt of Newport
- ★Black Ships
- ★Boating/Sailing
Where to Eat in Newport (Rhode Island)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
- 🍴Annie's
- 🍴Aquidneck Growers Wednesday Farmers Market
- 🍴Belle's Cafe
- 🍴Brick Alley Pub
- 🍴Buskers
Where to Stay in Newport (Rhode Island)
- 🏨Architect's Inn
- 🏨Armistead Cottage Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Castle Hill Inn & Resort
- 🏨Hamilton Hoppin House
- 🏨Hotel Viking
- 🏨Marshall Slocum Inn
Newport (Rhode Island) Travel Guide Sections
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