NEWPORT RI

Just about everyone will find something appealing about Newport. Young adults and college students visiting Newport RI will love the vibrant nightlife scene, with over 100 bars and restaurants to choose from in an easily walkable town. They also love the access to beautiful sandy beaches, water sports and as an international sailing destination. Those getting married here will find countless options for a seaside wedding, including opulent mansions, historic homes or maybe even just the sand between your toes on the beach. Caterers, bands, wedding photographers and other wedding services are plentiful around Newport, and make the usual daunting task of planning a wedding fun and exciting for everyone that attends the festivities. Even young couples will enjoy the area, for its fine dining, shopping and historical mansion tours, and maybe a little surfing or just lounging in the sun with the waves crashing at your feet. Families, too, love to visit because they can enjoy our beaches, visit our own little interactive aquarium, and go for family bike rides around Newport's famous Ocean Drive.

Newport Is Closer Than You Think

When you consider that Newport, Rhode Island is less than a 3-hour drive from much of New England and New York City, and only a 30-minute drive from the Providence airport, you can see why it is such a special place. You don't even have to worry about transportation when you get here, with most activities within walking distance, and plenty of public transportation around the city including taxis, bike taxis and city buses.

World-Class Dining, Events and Attractions are at Your Doorstep in Newport

The breathtaking coastline here in Newport ranges from white sandy beaches to rocky surf, and has entertained visitors for well over a century. Events include festivals, mansion tours, and fine dining, all amidst cozy inns and world-class hotels located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean and all its charm. We'll show you some of the city's well-known hot spots - but also share special places we've discovered over the years for the best food, fun and entertainment. Whether it's a self-guided tour of the largest collection of colonial homes in the country, a day of shopping and spa treatments, a tour of the region's award-winning vineyards, a sunset sail aboard an America's Cup contender in Newport's beautiful deep harbor or a quiet picnic spot surfside in the dunes, there is something for every moment of the day, every day of the year. Make Newport your next vacation destination - it's waiting for you to explore it all!