Unconventional
meetings
Remarkable venues are Newport’s specialty, be it for work or for play. From the famed mansions along Bellevue Avenue to the International Tennis Hall of Fame to a classic wooden yacht, give your meeting the “only in Newport” treatment.

Planner's Guide
Unique Venues
To learn how you can have your next meeting or function in one of our Unique Venues, please contact of of our Destination Experts!

Colony House

This was the first state capitol building in Rhode Island until the capitol was moved to Providence in 1901.

Colony House
Rosecliff

Rosecliff was used for Jay Gatsby’s home in the 1974 version of the Great Gatsby starring Robert Redford.

Rosecliff
Newport Art Museum

With four changing annual exhibitions, the galleries offer your guests an artistic atmosphere to enjoy.

Newport Art Museum
Glen Manor

This venue provides the relaxed atmosphere of a country estate on the banks of the Sakonnet River.

Glen Manor
Linden Place

Hold an event in the same Federal Period mansion where generations of prominent area sea captains entertained presidents and politicos.

Linden Place
Scooner Aurora

Set sail! With room for 68 passengers you can treat your guests to a view of Newport from the harbor.

Scooner Aurora
Blithewold

Blithewold was named in Yankee Magazine's Best 5 Public Gardens in New England in 2010.

Blithewold
Jane Pickens Theatre

This historic theater is not only Newport’s only movie house but also one of the largest venues, being able to seat 500 guests!

Jane Pickens Theatre
Fort Adams

What’s more unique than holding your event at a historic seaside fort? Panoramic harbor views included!

Fort Adams
Chinese Tea House / Marble House

In the early 1900's this venue provided a backdrop for political rallies and teas to raise funds for the "Votes for Women" campaign.

Chinese Tea House / Marble House
International Tennis Hall of Fame

Your attendees can play croquet here on the only ATP grass courts in the United States!

Int'l Tennis Hall of Fame
Redwood Library

This is the oldest lending library and the oldest library building in continuous use in America.

Redwood Library
The Casino Theatre

This theatre has recently been restored to its original splendor while incorporating modern technology for presentations.

The Casino Theatre
Bell Mer

A 14,000 square foot venue with panoramic views of the water that can hold up to 1,000 guests!

Bell Mer
Norman Bird Sanctuary

A little bird told us this is a great location for a special event or volunteer team building activity!

Norman Bird Sanctuary
Greenvale Vineyard

A female owned vineyard located in Portsmouth, the property has been in the same family since the 1800's!

Greenvale Vineyard