Newport RI Attractions
The most popular of all Newport attractions are the Newport
mansions, however, Newport Rhode Island offers many choices for
visitors. Art galleries and museums
offer an array of works in various mediums. Not to be missed are Newport
vineyards and our own microbrewery
- each offering tastings and tours daily. Throughout Newport there is
statuary depicting Newport Rhode Island's rich and colorful history.
Self guided walking tours through colonial neighborhoods, the Cliffwalk
and Ocean
Drive are not to be missed Newport attractions as well. Check with
the concierge at your Newport hotel
or bed and breakfast inn for
openings, exhibitions and other special events.
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Mansions
Newport Rhode Island is famous for it's Gilded Age Mansions. Tours
schedules vary by season, are reasonably priced and offer parking.
The Newport mansions are a must see while while on vacation. Keep
in mind that most were only lived in for the six week summer season.
The summer home to wealthy industrialist at the turn of the century,
these are a must see while in Newport, Rhode Island
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Museums: Newport RI is home to the Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, the Newport Art Museum, Naval War College museum and Museum of Newport History. The Yachting Museum is a must see and is located overlooking Newport Harbor and historic Fort Adams. The Artillery Company offers tours by appointment and is interesting to military enthusiasts. And actually everywhere you look there are historic points of interest. |
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Galleries
Many artists make their home in Newport Rhode Island and offer their
work for sale at many galleries. Newport
Gallery Night is a great opportunity to see their work and meet
them. Check with your innkeeper or concierge for exhibit openings.
The Newport
Art Museum is open year round as has several galleries with
changing exhibitions. Check website for details.
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Vineyards
There are several local vineyards offering tours and tastings
daily. The long warm summer and mild winter is the perfect climate
for growing grapes that become world-class wines. Many Newport
restaurants offer local vintages for local wineries. Be sure
to sample them while here. Hot-tip: Bring a loaf of bread and some
cheese with you as these are great places to have an impromptu picnic.
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Breweries
Newport is home to Coastal Extreme Brewing Company. They offer
tours and tastings every Friday at 6pm and their beer is proudly
featured at most of Newport bars and restaurants. Their signature
brew, Hurricane Amber Ale is excellent as well as their new offerings
which vary by season. If your visit to Newport includes a bar, try
one of their beers - you won't be disappointed.
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Historic
Spots As Newport, ri is a walking town, you'll notice the
beautiful statuary located throughout the city. Christopher Columbus,
Commodore Matthew Perry, and more are scattered amid Colonial and
Victorian homes. The oldest synagogue in America is located in Newport
as well as many historic churches as Newport was founded on the
principle of religious freedom.
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