The City by the Sea
Newport, the City by the Sea, is home to America’s Cup yacht competition and fabled Gilded Age mansions. Belleview Avenue was once reserved for blue bloods and millionaires. Today the mansions are restored and open for public touring. The city is also a great place to learn about the state’s Colonial heritage and partake in its cultural attractions. The city is home to year round festivals including “Harvest by the sea”, “Christmas in Newport”, and the “Newport winter Festival”. The city has lured the world’s wealthiest for centuries by way of yachting, film festivals, fine dining, shopping, and a great nightlife. The cities of Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, and Warren are seeped in British and Colonial history. Here you can find the home of the oldest Fourth of July Parade in the United States, great Colonial inns and Bed & Breakfasts, and great streets and village squares that are as authentic as they were in 1785! Visitors will want to take a run or stroll on the East Bay Bike Path that runs through all four towns and offers great views of Narragansett Bay and is great for cyclists, walkers, joggers, and rollerbladers. |
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The Scenic City by the Sea
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Founded in 1639, Newport is a truly historic American city. Built in the early colonial period, the city has evolved from being an early American colony, to a summer hotspot for American socialites, to an important base for the United States Navy, and now into the yachting capital of the world. Newport’s rich architecture is visible in its narrow streets and colonial homes. The city also boasts of miles of scenic coastline just perfect for sailing excursions, relaxing on the beach, and refreshing walks. Perhaps that is why Newport has such a universal appeal.
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