Thank you for your interest in Newport, Rhode Island!
Home to spectacular scenery, awe-inspiring architecture, rich history, a thriving downtown waterfront and legendary hospitality, Newport, Rhode Island is considered by many to be the shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. From family getaways spent exploring the famed Gilded Age mansions that were once the summer playground for socialite families with names like Astor and Vanderbilt, to an adventurous afternoon sail on Narragansett Bay, relaxing on our sandy beaches and romantic wine tastings through Newport's three scenic vineyards, the options for extraordinary activities, distinctive stories, and enticing photo opportunities are countless!
Did you know that only in Newport visitors can reserve court time to play on the historical grass courts International Tennis Hall of Fame? Or that those looking for a unique bit of history can tour and explore historic Fort Adams, the largest coastal fortification in the country? Home to the oldest operating synagogue in the United States, the oldest operating tavern in the nation, and rows of historic homes and buildings (hundreds, in fact), walking tours through Newport offer visitors a unique way to experience and learn the many stories of the City-by-the-Sea.
Discover Newport, Rhode Island, a spectacular destination brimming with stories to be told!
For Media assistance please contact:
Andrea McHugh
Marketing & Communications Manager
401-845-9151
800-326-6030 extension 151