Newport, RI
Newport is an 11 square mile seaside city on Aquidneck Island most distinctly known as a New England summer resort and for her famous Newport Mansions. Newport is also home to Salve Regina University, the Naval Station which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center and a major United States Navy training center. Newport was known for being the city for some of the summer White Houses during both the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations.
Newport has several historic landmark districts. Among the most popular is the Bellevue Avenue district home to the International tennis hall of fame, the Breakers, Belcourt castle, the Elms, Marble house and Rosecliff; some of which are open for guided tours. With the coastline to the west, south and east, Newport is a maritime city known as the sailing capital of the US.
There are many public and private beaches. The largest public beach is Easton's beach or First beach which boasts beautiful views of the famed cliff walk. Newport's cliff walk is considered the most popular attraction in the city. It is a 3.5 mile public access walkway bordering the shoreline and is designated as a National Recreation Trail. Brenton State Park is home to the annual Brenton Point kite festival. Fort Adams, a historical fort dating back to the War of 1812 houses the Museum of Yachting and is annual host to both the Newport Folk Festival and the Newport Jazz Festival.
Portsmouth is Newport's neighbor to the north and was founded in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson, the first town in the New World to be established by a woman. It is located less than 20 miles north of Newport on Aquidneck Island. Portsmouth is a larger town and at 60 square miles it has several public golf courses. There are many fine antique shops, quaint New England shops that carry unique handcrafted items, hotels, seasonal house rentals, restaurants and numerous marinas. The United States Sailing Association, best known as US Sailing, is headquartered in Portsmouth. Portsmouth includes four islands, Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island, and Hog Island. All are accessible by ferry or private boat. You can find many historic sites throughout Portsmouth as well as farms, including Glen Farm, home to the famed Newport International Polo Series.
Newport and Portsmouth have much to offer local residents, day visitors and vacationers. Come shop, dine, recreation or just relax- there's something for everyone!
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Newport Attractions
The Preservation Society of Newport County preserves and protects architecture, arts, landscape and social history including the famed Newport Mansions.
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Perhaps the most famous of the Newport Mansions, The Breakers is an Italian Renaissance Vanderbilt mansion constructed 1893-1895.
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This museum honors players and contributors to the sport of tennis and features grass tennis courts and an indoor tennis facility.
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Founded in 1998, The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is the first national museum to be devoted exclusively to American illustration artwork.
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Provides free maps and brochures on local events, attractions, lodging, shopping and dining. On-site cafe.
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Newport Cliff Walk
The Newport Cliff Walk is considered one of the top attractions in Newport. It is a 3.5 mile public access walkway that borders the shore line. The Cliff walk runs from the east end of Bailey's Beach to the western end of First Beach. It runs behind many of Newport's famous mansions and most of cliff walk is paved and offers beautiful vistas, tunnels and long winding pathways.
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