Newport (RI)

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This coastal town is a famous tourist getaway for its scenic Ocean Drive, cultural landmarks, flora and fauna, water sports, summer activities, shopping, and gastronomic scene.

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Category

Beach Resort Town

Known For

Wineries & Breweries
Famous Travel Route: Cliff Walk (3.5 mi) & Ocean Drive (10 mi)
Newport Mansions (Summer "cottages" of America's wealthiest families)
Summer Activities & Water Activities
Top Culinary Destination
Top Travel Destination in North America

Day Trip from Major Cities

45 min drive (or 1.5 hour bus) from Providence
1.5 hour drive from Worcester
1.5 hour drive (or 3.5 hour train+bus) from Boston
2 hour drive from New Haven or Hartford or Springfield (MA) or Salem (MA)
2.5 hour ferry+drive from Long Island

Website

https://www.discovernewport.org/

Location See on Google Map

Newport, Rhode Island, USA

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