NEWPORT RI
Mansions, Hotels, Dining, Events & Weddings

There's a reason Newport RI is so popular as a destination for visitors: it has something to appeal to people of all ages and interests. Young adults and college students love Newport's vibrant nightlife scene, with over 100 bars and restaurants to choose from in an easily walkable town. They also love the access to the 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 Newport, 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 Newport's beaches, visit our own little interactive aquarium, and go for family bike rides around Newport's famous Ocean Drive.

Whatever your age or interest, the area truly has something to offer everyone. When you consider that Newport 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 Newport including taxis, bike taxis and city buses.

Newport, RI's beautiful coastline ranges from white sandy beaches to rocky surf, and has entertained visitors for 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 Newport RI '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 RI your next vacation destination - it's waiting for you to explore it all!