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.
Bring your favorite chair and blanket to locations throughout the city to watch intriguing documentaries and other inspiring films on the big outdoor screen throughout the summer months.
Some of tennis' most famous legends compete for this special event, held on the grass tennis courts at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Yevgeny Kafelnikov, Li Na and Mary Pierce are inducted this year.
The Folk Festival brings the best folk musicians of our time to Newport to perform live at Fort Adams for a grand 3-day outdoor event. This year's acts feature great acts like Sheryl Crow, Hozier, Kacey Musgraves, Stephen Marley, The Nude Party and Phil Lesh.
The Newport Music Festival continues the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and gala special events in the Gilded Age summer cottages of Newport while celebrating their 50th anniversary.
Greek food, drink, and lots of dancing at this annual festival in downtown Newport right on Thames Street. A fun, church festival for the whole family!
