Newport, R.I., is one
of New England's most interesting coastal communities
From
www.GoNewport.com
-- Home to spectacular coastal scenery,
awe-inspiring architecture, a thriving waterfront downtown, and
welcoming hospitality, Newport, Rhode Island is considered by
many to be a shining gem in the coastal crown of New England.
Newport is conveniently located within
driving distance of Boston (60 miles), Hartford (70 miles), and
New York (150 miles). In addition, the destination is just 18
miles from T.F. Green Airport and within 40 miles of two Amtrak
train stations (Providence & Kingston), making Newport easily
accessible by car, plane, or train.
Founded in 1639 as a colony of religious
freedom, Newport is now a treasure trove of historical sites
such as Touro Synagogue (1763), the nation's oldest synagogue;
the Newport Colony House (1739), the oldest state house in Rhode
Island and the fourth oldest in the nation; Trinity Church (1698),
the nation's first church steeple; and hundreds of preserved
colonial homes and buildings.
In the late 1800s, America's wealthiest
families chose Newport as their premiere resort destination.
Today, visitors marvel at the magnificent Gilded Age mansions
they built on Bellevue Avenue. Regarded by many as the grandest
of Newport's treasures, this wide, tree-lined avenue is lined
by Gothic Revival cottages, shingle-style houses, and opulent
French and Italian-style palaces. The mansions, which bear notable
names such as The Breakers, Marble House, Astorsí Beechwood,
Belcourt Castle, and Rough Point, are now open for tours, and
are always a impressive experience!
Labeled a sailing capital of the world
for good reason, the city-by-the-sea holds great appeal for sports
enthusiasts! A longtime home for the America's Cup, the waters
of Newport Harbor annually welcome ships from around the world!
In Newport, visitors can enjoy a sunset sail aboard a wooden
sailboat, an afternoon sight-seeing cruise on a former rum runner
built during the height of prohibition, or even a harbor excursion
on a chartered former America's Cup 12-meter. Home to the Museum
of Yachting and the International Yacht Restoration School, Newport
is a sailor's dreamland. Newport's sporting mansion, the International
Tennis Hall of Fame, offers a comprehensive and interactive tennis
museum, as well as the only lawn courts available for public
use in the nation. In addition, the Hall of Fame draws crowds
annually for a men's professional tournament held on the lawn
courts each summer!
Spectacular special events throughout
the year offer something for every taste! The Newport Music Festival
(July) annually brings in classical musicians for concerts in
the magnificent setting of the mansions. The Schweppeís
Great Chowder Cook-Off (June) appeals to food lovers looking
to celebrate the flavor of a seaside city. The legendary JVC-Jazz
Festival Newport (August) annually draws crowds for stellar performances
in a historic fort beside the sea. In February crowds celebrate
the season with ice-carvings and sleigh rides during Winterfestival,
and in October the city comes alive with Oktoberfest!
Topping off the grand allure of the mansions and the sea, it
is often the simple pleasures that make Newport such a remarkable
destination. A stroll on the Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile walking path
that winds between the sprawling lawns of the Newport mansions
and the pounding surf of the Atlantic, is a one of a kind experience.
An afternoon spent downtown wandering the cobblestone wharves
is sure to turn up an exciting discovery in a unique shop or
fantastic restaurant. And the hospitality of Newport's quaint
historic inns and comfortable hotels, is welcoming enough to
make visitors extend their stay! A charming seaside city with
an intriguing past and vibrant spirit, Newport, Rhode Island
has the unique ability to offer something for everyone, while
still dazzling visitors with special amenities that could not
be found in any other destination!
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