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Newport coastline, Rhode Island (courtesy, Newport Convention & Visitors Bureau)

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Newport Beach Travel Tips

By Carrie Nathans

  • Beat the bad-weather blues at Easton's Beach; when cool temps and fog prohibit swimming, a carousel and aquarium provide water-free fun.
  • Play rough in a rugby match at Fort Adams State Park, or enjoy a more quiet afternoon on a picnic overlooking Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay.
  • Participate in live productions Thursdays and weekends at Firehouse Theater—comedians often involve the audience.
  • Tour historic New England architecture May through October at Prescott Farm. Guided tours are U.S. $5.00 for adults; children's admission is free.


Newport Travel Guide

"City by the Sea" is the unimaginative nickname an early resident unloaded on Newport. At least it was accurate, because for a time during the Colonial period it rivaled Boston and even New York as a center of New World trade and prosperity. Newport occupies the southern tip of Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, and is connected to the mainland by three bridges and a ferry. Read More

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Hotels

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The Chanler at Cliff Walk

117 Memorial Blvd
Newport, RI 02840 Map

Distance: 0.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Castle Hill Inn & Resort

590 Ocean Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 Map

Distance: 3.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Blueberry Cove Inn

75 Kingstown Road
Narragansett, RI 02882 Map

Distance: 8.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Attractions

Bannister's Wharf

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Bannister's Wharf
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Distance: 0.3 mi. (from destination center)
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Easton's Beach

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Memorial Boulevard
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Belcourt Castle

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At Lakeview Ave
657 Bellevue Ave
Newport, Rhode Island

Distance: 2.3 mi. (from destination center)

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This was the only slightly less grand mansion down the road from Marble House to which Alva... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Newport

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 62.5 map
Bradley International Airport 77.2 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 141.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Newport

Distance (mi.)
Providence Theodore Francis Airport 17.9 map
Westerly State Airport 25.9 map
Hyannis Barnstable Airport 54.7 map

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Newport Vacation Rentals

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from: $329

Nellie's Suite

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV
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from: $65

Wyndham Inn on Long Wharf 1 Bedroom

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Sauna, Stereo, Stove, Sundeck, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
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from: $120

Bermuda room

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Coffee Maker, Fireplace, Ironing Board, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV

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