| City of Newport | | | | brings healthy living, lifestyle, a wine garden, 3 |
| Newport is a seaside community on the southern | | | | stages of entertainment and a kids & family area |
| end of Aquidneck Island, on Narragansett Bay, in | | | | to downtown Newport! |
| Rhode Island. Today, Newport is an attractive | | | | October |
| year-round tourist destination but is especially | | | | |
| popular in the summertime when the population | | | | - 15th Annual International Oktoberfest: October |
| quadruples as visitors and locals alike take | | | | 6th ? 8th, 2007 ? Bringing an end to the fall |
| advantage of the many attractions of the area. | | | | festival season, this German Oktoberfest |
| Most famous for its mansions, water, and for | | | | celebration held on the Newport waterfront has |
| hosting the Newport Folk Festival and Jazz | | | | lively Bavarian music, delicious German food and |
| Festival, Newport has a history going back to | | | | American cuisine (seafood, pierogies and more), a |
| colonial times, when it was an early center for | | | | beer garden, a wine garden, and a special area for |
| shipbuilding and trading and the birthplace of the | | | | children. Admission fees apply. |
| U.S. Navy. In the mid-1800?s the city became | | | | |
| fashionable as a resort for wealthy Southern | | | | - Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival: October 13th ? |
| merchants. Nouveau riche industrialists such as the | | | | 14th, 2007 ? This 17th annual festival offers local |
| Astors, Belmonts and Vanderbilts began building | | | | restaurants serving up their most celebrated |
| their summer cottages, more correctly described | | | | seafood dishes; continuous live music (folk, Celtic, |
| as mansions, along the rocky coastline. The | | | | sea chanties, blues); balloons, face painting, and |
| growth and development of the city was heavily | | | | fun for kids of all ages. Entry to the festival is |
| influenced by the wealthy, the presence of the | | | | free and open to the public (food and beverages |
| Navy and, of course, the sea. | | | | can be purchased at vendor booths). The festival |
| The Navy?s presence has greatly diminished since | | | | is under beautiful tents and is on rain or shine. |
| the 1970?s, but Newport remains a playground | | | | |
| for the wealthy. Fortunately, it is also accessible | | | | - Fortress of Nightmares: October 19th ? 21st & |
| as a playground for the not-so-affluent as well. A | | | | 26th -28th, 2007 At Fort Adams, the Fortress of |
| city with a rich heritage, Newport has something | | | | Nightmares unleashes the restless spirits of its |
| for almost everyone - from mansion tours, to | | | | past on special haunted tours. Guides will lead the |
| tennis history at the Tennis Hall of Fame, great | | | | way through spooky areas of the Fort not usually |
| beaches, sailing: the city is closely linked to the | | | | seen on regular tours, and you will hear the eerie, |
| America's Cup competitions, the world-famous | | | | bizarre, and macabre tales of the Fort?s long |
| "Cliff Walk" , unique shops and restaurants, | | | | history and legend from the resident ?spirits? |
| museums, and art and jazz festivals. | | | | themselves! Unlike many haunted attractions |
| Newport is a consummate vacation spot | | | | these scares are based upon the legends and |
| regardless of the time of year. In addition to its | | | | folklore that surround Fort Adams and in the |
| always popular summer season, many visitors are | | | | creepy atmosphere of Fort Adams in the dark. |
| discovering the pleasures of Newport?s | | | | 630 to 9pm each night. Admission fees apply. |
| off-season. The region?s rich history, spectacular | | | | November |
| natural beauty, diverse arts communities, and | | | | |
| cultural events make Newport a great vacation | | | | - Christmas at the Newport Mansions: November |
| spot throughout the year. The moderate climate | | | | 17th ? 30th,, 2007 ? The mansions Marble House, |
| of Newport, RI and its closeness to some of the | | | | the Elms and the Breakers are open and |
| East Coast?s major cities also play an important | | | | decorated allowing you to celebrate the holiday |
| role in Newport?s popularity as a year-round | | | | season amid elegantly decorated surroundings. All |
| getaway destination. | | | | three houses will be decorated with period-inspired |
| High Season - Memorial Day through Labor Day is | | | | ornaments and open daily through January 1, |
| high season in Newport. Expect great beach and | | | | 2007. Hours are 10am until 5pm at The Elms and |
| boating weather and an all around wonderful | | | | Marble House; The Breakers opens at 9am Plan |
| summer getaway. However, also expect crowds | | | | to arrive before 4pm, when the final tour begins |
| and prices to be high. | | | | at each property. The houses are closed |
| Shoulder Season - Spring and fall are great | | | | Thanksgiving Day. |
| seasons to visit Newport. Hotels, inns, and | | | | December |
| restaurants all have lower rates and the weather | | | | |
| is perfect for many activities including boating, | | | | - Bowen?s Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting: |
| bicycling, hiking and for visiting galleries, shops and | | | | December 1st, 2007 - Frosty the Snowman |
| boutiques. | | | | arrives at 430pm, children?s musical program |
| Low Season - The holiday season is a spellbinding | | | | begins at 5pm. The mayor lights the tree at 6pm |
| period to visit Newport. -- Festivities are held at | | | | and Santa arrives by a Coast Guard Crash Boat |
| several of the Newport mansions and throughout | | | | (weather permitting) immediately after tree |
| Newport County. While some shops, restaurants | | | | lighting. |
| and hotels close during the winter, many stay | | | | |
| open and offer the perfect backdrop for a | | | | - Christmas at the Newport Mansions: December |
| romantic or relaxing getaway many times with | | | | 1st ? 30th, 2007 ? The mansions Marble House, |
| rates at half of peak season. | | | | the Elms and the Breakers are open and |
| Newport Travel | | | | decorated allowing you to celebrate the holiday |
| Air: | | | | season amid elegantly decorated surroundings. All |
| Need to book a flight to or from Newport? Find | | | | three houses will be decorated with period-inspired |
| the best flights and lowest prices here: | | | | ornaments and open daily through January 1, |
| Book Flights to and from Newport | | | | 2007. Hours are 10am until 5pm at The Elms and |
| The closest airport to Newport, T.F. Green Airport | | | | Marble House; The Breakers opens at 9am Plan |
| (PVD), is less than 30 miles north in Warwick, | | | | to arrive before 4pm, when the final tour begins |
| Rhode Island. PVD offers many low cost and | | | | at each property. The houses are closed |
| regular flights to/fm many cities in the United | | | | Christmas Day. |
| States. Air Canada , American, Continental, Delta, | | | | Newport Attractions |
| Northwest, Southwest, Spirit, United and U.S. | | | | Newport is a walking town with parking very |
| Airways all provide service to T. F. Green Airport. | | | | limited and expensive. In the summertime RIPT |
| Most major car rental companies ?Alamo, Avis, | | | | offers trolley service to many major attractions. |
| Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and | | | | |
| Thrifty - operate out of PVD. Public transportation | | | | - Newport Visitor Information Center ? Located |
| is provided by Bonanza Bus Lines and the Rhode | | | | at 23 America's Cup Avenue, the Visitor |
| Island Public Transit Authority. Shuttle service to | | | | Information Center is open Daily 9am-5pm, 7 |
| Newport can also be arranged. Each concourse at | | | | days a week except Thanksgiving and Christmas |
| the airport has its own cafe and newsstand as | | | | Day. |
| well as a video game arcade with one restaurant | | | | |
| ? The Federal Tavern - accessible to all airport | | | | - Famous Cliff Walk ? Take a scenic walk via the |
| visitors prior the security check. | | | | public access walkway for some of the best |
| Alternative Airports: | | | | views in New England. Hiking the 3.5 mile length of |
| - Logan International Airport (BOS): Much larger | | | | this elevated path, you will see the many |
| than Warwick, Boston?s Logan International | | | | mansions that define Newport as well as |
| Airport is a good alternative when flights into PVD | | | | outstanding views of the harbor. The walk takes |
| cannot be arraigned. Logan is approximately 75 | | | | you through the historic district and at points |
| northeast of Warwick. | | | | along the way there is easy access to Bellevue |
| - Newport State Airport: Located in nearby | | | | Avenue where you can catch a city trolley if |
| Middletown, the airport accommodates small | | | | you?ve walked enough for the day. The walk |
| private planes and helicopters. No commercial | | | | begins at First Beach and finishes at Bailey's |
| flights are offered. | | | | Beach. |
| Train/Bus: | | | | |
| The nearest rail service is 20 miles west of | | | | - Brenton Point State Park ? On Ocean Drive, |
| Newport in Kingston, RI at the University of | | | | Brenton Point State Park occupies the former |
| Rhode Island main campus. Cab service is available | | | | grounds of one of Newport's grandest estates. |
| from Kingston Station to Newport. Bonanza Bus | | | | Brenton Point State Park provides visitors one of |
| Lines serves Newport with a stop downtown at | | | | the most spectacular views on the East Coast. |
| the Newport Gateway Center, 23 America's Cup | | | | The park is located at the point of land where |
| Avenue. Bonanza works in conjunction with the | | | | Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic, midway |
| Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and | | | | along renowned Ocean Drive. Visitors can enjoy |
| Greyhound in offering frequent daily buses to/fm | | | | picnicking, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing with the |
| Boston (2 hours), Providence (1 hour), New York | | | | cool breezes and majestic views of the Atlantic. |
| City (5-1/2 hours), and points beyond and | | | | |
| in-between. | | | | - Fort Adams - Just a short drive or a water taxi |
| Car: | | | | ride across Newport Harbor stands the largest |
| Need to rent a car in Newport? The best deals | | | | coastal fortification in the United States. |
| from top vendors are here: | | | | Considered an architectural masterpiece, Fort |
| Rent a Car in Newport | | | | Adams housed soldiers from 1824 to 1950; today |
| Newport sits on the southern end of Aquidneck | | | | it stands for your enjoyment. At the fort you |
| Island and can easily be reached by car. Some | | | | can see where soldiers lived, enter the |
| sample distances: Providence, RI - 34 Miles, | | | | casemates, explore the tunnel system, and climb |
| Boston, MA - 71 Miles, Hartford, CT - 102 Miles, | | | | the bastions for views of the surrounding area. |
| New York, NY - 180 Miles, Philadelphia, PA - 277 | | | | Tours are available from June to October. |
| Miles, Washington, DC - 408 Miles | | | | Admission fee applies. |
| | | | |
| - From Boston and Points North - Follow Rt. 24 | | | | - Fort Adams State Park - The Park offers a |
| South through Fall River and into Tiverton, RI, | | | | wide range of activities including salt water |
| take the second exit after the bridge to | | | | bathing, fishing, boating, soccer, rugby, and |
| Portsmouth, RI (Newport Beaches). Turn right at | | | | picnicking. Fort Adams is perhaps best known for |
| end of exit to light. Turn right at light onto Rt. 138 | | | | its annual summer concerts when the JVC Jazz |
| South (East Main Rd). Follow Rt. 138 South until | | | | Festival and the Newport Folk Festival draw |
| you see a sign for "Newport Beaches". Turn left | | | | thousands to enjoy the music and the |
| onto Aquidneck Avenue. | | | | surroundings. |
| | | | |
| - From Connecticut and Points West - Follow Rt. | | | | - Newport Mansions: Take a journey back in time |
| 95 North into Rhode Island. Take Rt. 138 East exit | | | | and explore 250 years of American Colonial, |
| and follow Rt. 138 to Rt. 1. Take left onto Rt. | | | | Victorian, and Gilded Age architectural history by |
| 1and follow Rt. 1 until the Newport Bridge (Rt. 138 | | | | visiting Newport's famous mansions. These |
| Exit). Go over both bridges and take first exit in | | | | magnificent structures are their own museums |
| Newport (Scenic Newport). | | | | offering elegance and inspiration in architecture, |
| Boat/Ferry: | | | | art, interior design and beautiful landscapes. Some |
| The Jamestown and Newport Ferry offers daily | | | | of the properties are open year round while |
| Jamestown/Newport ferry service. The | | | | others accept visitors seasonally. Some of the |
| Providence-Newport Ferry provides daily service | | | | more popular mansions are: |
| between Providence and Newport. | | | | |
| Newport Lodging | | | | - Astors Beechwood, Bellevue Av. - Beechwood is |
| Need a Hotel in Newport? Find all the top names | | | | the former home of the queen of American |
| for the best value here: | | | | society, Caroline Astor. |
| Book a Hotel in Newport | | | | |
| Newport, with its many attractions and festivals, | | | | - Belcourt Castle, Bellevue Av. - Built between |
| is a very popular tourist destination. The downside | | | | 1891 and 1894 for Oliver Belmont. Privately |
| to its popularity is that, at times, it can be difficult | | | | owned but open to the public. |
| to find suitable accommodations in the Newport | | | | |
| area. Planning and booking in advance is highly | | | | - The Breakers, Ruggles Av. - Built between 1893 |
| recommended. There are a few big hotels, and an | | | | and 1895 by the Vanderbilt family and considered |
| abundance of Bed & Breakfasts and Inns. In | | | | by many to be the most opulent mansion in |
| season, it's expensive everywhere, and many | | | | Newport. |
| establishments require stays of several | | | | |
| consecutive nights. Some of the better known | | | | - Chateau-sur-Mer, Bellevue Av. - The first house |
| hotel properties are Castle Hill Inn & Resort, The | | | | on famed Bellevue Avenue to be built, |
| Chanler at Cliff Walk, Newport Marriott, The | | | | Chateau-sur-Mer brought about the beginning of |
| Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina, and Hyatt | | | | the Gilded Age in Newport |
| Regency Newport. The city also offers many bed | | | | |
| & breakfast and Inn style accommodations such | | | | - Chepstow, Ruggles Av. - An Italianate-style |
| as The Black Duck Inn, John Easton House, | | | | mansion, Chepstow was built in 1860 and contains |
| Agincourt Inn, Marshall Slocum Guest House, and | | | | the original furnishings |
| The Almondy Inn. Additional lodgings can be found | | | | |
| in the nearby communities of Jamestown and | | | | - The Elms, Bellevue Av. - Just a short walk from |
| Middletown. | | | | the center of town this is the most accessible |
| Newport Restaurants | | | | Newport mansion on foot. |
| Newport is a seaside city so expect bountiful | | | | |
| seafood options such as fresh lobster and | | | | - Hunter House, Washington St. - This example of |
| steaming bowls of clam chowder. However, it is | | | | Georgian Colonial architecture was built in 1748 for |
| also a city with a large global flair and has many | | | | Deputy Royal Governor Jonathon Nichols, Jr. |
| great restaurants, bistros and caf?s offering a | | | | |
| wide variety of foods for all budgets. For higher | | | | - Isaac Bell House, Bellevue Av. - Recently |
| end dining try Castle Hill Inn & Resort on Ocean | | | | restored to it original splendor, the Isaac Bell |
| Drive, Dining at the Viking at the Hotel Viking on | | | | House is one of the best surviving examples of |
| Bellevue Avenue, or 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille. | | | | shingle-style architecture in the country. |
| Go to the Smokehouse Caf? and Mooring | | | | |
| Restaurant at Sayers Warf, the Brick Alley Pub | | | | - Kingscote, Bellevue Av. - Built between 1839 and |
| on Thames St., or the Wharf Pub & Deli on | | | | 1841, Kingscote is a landmark of the Gothic |
| Bowen?s Warf for mid-range dining. If you?re on | | | | Revival style |
| a tighter budget, Flos Clam Shack on Wave | | | | |
| Avenue is a great option. Dress is casual at most | | | | - Marble House, Bellevue Av. -This Newport |
| Newport eateries. | | | | mansion used 500,000 cubic feet of marble in its |
| Newport is also known for its lively night scene | | | | construction by the Vanderbilts. |
| and you will surely find a place to fit your liking | | | | |
| weather it be quiet cocktails or dancing to live | | | | - Rosecliff, Bellevue Av. ? Rosecliff was the |
| music. Most nightclubs and bars are in downtown | | | | setting for some of Newport's most lavish parties |
| Newport and nearly all within walking distance of | | | | of the Gilded Age. |
| one another. A few downtown options are One | | | | |
| Pelham East and Fifth Element on Thames St and | | | | - Rough Point, Bellevue Av. ? The former home |
| Studio 3 on Pelham for live music. The Boom | | | | of American tobacco heiress, Doris Duke, the |
| Boom Room on Bannister's Wharf has DJ?s | | | | stunning oceanfront mansion still maintains the |
| playing a wide variety of music and Vincent's On | | | | look and charm as when it was occupied by Ms. |
| the Pier/The West Deck at 1 Waite's Wharf, | | | | Duke. |
| offers deck seating for a more quiet evening. | | | | - Newport Museums: Newport has a wide variety |
| Newport Shopping | | | | of museums from the Tennis Hall of Fame to the |
| Shopping is a major activity in Newport year | | | | Naval War College Museum. International Tennis |
| round and the city is home to stores offering | | | | Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino ? Located at |
| something to appeal to every shopper's style. | | | | 194 Bellevue Avenue and housed in the old |
| While Newport has a variety of well-known | | | | Newport Casino, one time playground for |
| national brand stores such as Rockport and | | | | Newport's rich and famous during the 19th |
| Banana Republic, it also has a unique variety of | | | | century, the museum features the only |
| specialty stores. The historic waterfront | | | | professional tennis events played on grass in |
| downtown is filled with cobblestone shopping | | | | North America as well as the International Tennis |
| wharves lined with antique stores, art galleries, | | | | Hall of Fame Museum, which holds the largest |
| resort clothing shops, and specialty shops. With so | | | | collection of tennis memorabilia in the world. Open |
| many stores in such a small area, all of your | | | | daily. Admission fee applies. |
| shopping can be done on foot. Don?t miss | | | | |
| Aardvark Antiques, Roger King Gallery of Fine | | | | - Museum of Yachting ? Open May to October; |
| Art, Tropical Gangsters, Bellevue Shoes, Thames | | | | the Museum of Yachting is dedicated to |
| Street Glass, or Only in Rhode Island . | | | | preserving the culture and heritage of yachting by |
| From the small shops on Bowen's and Bannister's | | | | fostering education and enjoyment of its |
| Wharf to larger stores on Bellevue Avenue to | | | | traditions and history through the preservation |
| The Brick Market on Goddard St with over four | | | | and presentation of vessels, artifacts, literature |
| acres of shopping experiences, you can easily visit | | | | and events. Admission fee applies. |
| many different stores in just one day. The | | | | |
| Newport Visitors Center offers the Destination | | | | - Newport Art Museum - Located in the heart of |
| Newport Coupon Book loaded with valuable | | | | Newport at 76 Bellevue Avenue, the museum |
| shopping savings. | | | | collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets historic |
| Newport Events | | | | and contemporary visual arts of the highest |
| August | | | | quality with an emphasis on the rich artistic |
| | | | heritage of Newport, the state of Rhode Island |
| - Newport Folk Festival: August 3rd ? 5th, 2007 - | | | | and southeastern New England. Admission fee |
| Emily Lou Harris, The Allman Brothers Band, and | | | | applies. |
| Alison Krauss highlight this year?s folk festival. The | | | | |
| Newport Folk Festival is an American institution | | | | - Naval War College Museum - The History of the |
| and remains one of the longest running music | | | | "art and science" of naval warfare, chiefly as |
| gatherings in the country. A combination indoor | | | | studied at the Naval War College through the |
| and outdoor event, the festival takes over the | | | | years, is the principal theme of the Naval War |
| entire resort town. Admission fees apply. | | | | College Museum, which is located in Founders Hall |
| | | | at the Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd. |
| - Newport Jazz Festival: August 10th ? 12th, 2007 | | | | Reservations and photo identification are |
| - Since 1954, Newport has drawn the best and | | | | necessary for entry onto the Naval Station. |
| biggest stars of jazz, rhythm and blues, country, | | | | |
| and rock together for a multi-day music festival. | | | | - Samuel Whitehorne House Museum, The |
| The Newport Jazz Festival was the first outdoor | | | | Whitehorne House, housed in a Federal period |
| jazz festival in the United States and is universally | | | | mansion at 416 Thames St., features some of |
| recognized as the grandfather of all jazz festivals. | | | | the best examples of Newport and Rhode Island |
| Performers are in Fort Adams State Park on two | | | | furniture from the late 18th century. Open from |
| separate stages. Reserved and lawn seating. | | | | May to late autumn. Admission fee applies. |
| Admission fees apply. | | | | - Newport's Public Beaches: There are several |
| September | | | | public beaches in Newport. Among the most |
| | | | popular are: Eastons Beach - located on Memorial |
| - Newport Waterfront Irish Festival: September | | | | Boulevard and very popular for families; Kings |
| 1st ? 3rd, 2007 ? The 10th annual Newport | | | | Beach - located on Wellington Avenue is fairly |
| Waterfront Irish Festival offers a celebration of | | | | small but has a great view of the Newport Bridge |
| Irish music, culture, crafts, food, and libations. The | | | | and offers picnic tables and areas to barbeque; |
| Labor Day weekend event provides quality family | | | | Fort Adams State Beach - located in Fort Adams |
| entertainment in the center of Newport's historic | | | | State Park on Ocean Avenue the historical park |
| waterfront district. Included at the festival are | | | | offers a beautiful beach with picnic and fishing |
| five stages featuring national and international | | | | areas; Sachuest Town Beach - located on |
| entertainment, an Irish marketplace with Irish and | | | | Sachuset Point Road, in Middletown, and known as |
| handcrafted items for sale, a dance hall and a | | | | Second Beach to locals is the largest beach in this |
| children's play area. | | | | area; Third Beach - located on Third Beach Road, |
| | | | in Middletown, is known for its calm surf, which is |
| - Newport International Boat Show: September | | | | perfect for water sports and small children. |
| 13th ? 16th, 2007 - The 37th Annual Newport | | | | |
| International Boat Show features new sailboats | | | | - Fishing/Boating: Newport and the rest of |
| and powerboats, and thousands of products and | | | | Aquidneck Island offer many fishing locations and |
| services from both domestic and international | | | | boating activities. Saltwater fishing for striped |
| exhibitors. Multiple waterfront facilities along | | | | bass, bluefish, and tautog (blackfish) are popular. |
| America's Cup Avenue and Thames Street will | | | | Some of the best spots with easy public access |
| host the event including Newport Yachting Center, | | | | are Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Castle Hill, and any |
| Oldport Marine and Bannister's Wharf, which are all | | | | of the public beach areas. Chartered fishing boats |
| connected by show docks. | | | | are available out of the many marinas. |
| | | | Newport Media |
| - Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival: | | | | Newsprint: The main local newspapers are the |
| September 27th ? 29th, 2007 - Enjoy top wines | | | | Newport Daily News (daily) and Newport This |
| and fabulous food in the fairytale setting of one | | | | Week (weekly). Additional publications are |
| of the world's most beautiful venues. The | | | | Newport Life Magazine and Best Read Guide |
| spectacular weekend will include auctions of special | | | | Newport. Both magazines cover local events and |
| wines and luxury goods, a Grand Tasting on the | | | | entertainment in the Newport area. |
| breathtaking oceanside lawn of Marble House, | | | | Television: WLNE 6 (ABC), WJAR 10 (NBC), |
| restaurant dinners pairing Newport's best chefs | | | | WPRI-TV 12 (CBS), WLWC 28 (CW), WSBE-TV |
| with great wineries, and a gala celebration at | | | | 36 (PBS), WRIW 50 (Telemundo), WNAC 64 |
| Rosecliff with a special tribute to Jacques Pepin. | | | | (FOX), WPXQ 69 (ITO) |
| Admission fees apply. | | | | Newport Weather |
| | | | Warm summers, cold winters, and mild fall and |
| - Taste of Rhode Island: September 29th ? 30th, | | | | spring are the rule of thumb for Newport although |
| 2007 ? Taste of Rhode Island is a culinary | | | | the city and Narragansett Bay area are usually |
| experience on the beautiful Newport harbor | | | | cooler in summer and warmer in winter than |
| waterfront featuring restaurants from all over the | | | | inland Rhode Island. Rainfall averages between |
| Ocean State sampling their finest menu items! | | | | three and four inches each month throughout the |
| This two day event focuses on food but also | | | | year. |