BEST NEWPORT RI EVENTS

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Best of Newport RI - Summer Highlights - Top Event Picks
Newport RI Music Festival Newport Folk Festival - Newport Rhode Island Music Festivals Newport Jazz Festival - Jazz Festival Newport Rhode Island
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Newport Comedy  Laughter on the waterfront. Nick Cannon, Brian Regan, Lisa Lampanelli, and comics from the Chelsea Lately show. Under the tents at The Yachting Center.
Newport Music Festival
Not to be confused with the Jazz or Folk Festivals, world-class classical music set in Newport's mansions, now in its 42nd season. Nothing else quite like it. Truly a unique Newport event. Chamber, vocal and piano performances, and a number of American debuts There's something for everyone. July 9 - 25.  Visit Website
Newport Folk Festival
The first part of the famous Newport music festivals one-two punch. Shows are out on Newport Harbor at Fort Adams. Always memorable. Headliners this year include Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, Levon Helm, Doc Watson, John Prine, The Avett Brothers, Yim Yames, Brandi Carlisle, and many more. July 30 - Aug 1. Visit Website
Newport Jazz Festival
The second half of Newport's big summer music festivals hits the stages the second weekend of August. Kicks off at the Hall of Fame Casino and then shifts to Fort Adams for most of the music on the water. The lineup: Jamie Cullem, Grace Kelly, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Chick Corea, Roy Haynes, Ahmad Jamal, Mark O'Connor, and many more. Aug 6 - 8. Visit Website
Weekends July 9 - Aug 7
Tennis Hall of Fame America's premier men's grass championship matches feature Sam Querry, Mardy Fish, Taylor Dent and others during the week. Then on the weekend Hall of Fame inductions for Todd Woodbridge, Mark Woodforte, Gigi Fernandez, Natasha Zvereva. July 5 -11


Best of Newport RI - Summer Highlights - Top Event Picks
Newport RI History Walking Tours Newport RI Mansions Gilded Age Mansions Newport Rhode Island Doris Duke Mansion - Rough Point Newport RI Mansion
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Irish Heritage Month Newport has a number of Irish ties, including sister city Kinsale, Ireland. The Kinsale Festival of Fine Food features local and visiting Kinsale chefs at particiapting restaurants.
Colonial Newport
Newport's rich colonial history has been somewhat overshadowed by the Gilded Age with its showy mansions but Newport played a prominent role in colonial America. There are a number of architectural and historical colonial treasures throughout Newport. And these engaging walking tours are the best way to enjoy them. There are tours looking at women in colonial Newport, priates, run running, and Newport's rich Jewish history.  Visit Website
Mansion Mania
Summer is a delightful time to enjoy the famous Gilded Age Newport mansions and gardens. Daily tours are offered at The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals Topiary, and Kingscote. Also check out The Elms rooftop and behind-the-scenes tours. Hunter House, Cheptow, and Isaac Bell House are open on weekends.
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"Saving Newport"
Doris Duke was not only the wealthiest woman in the world at the time of her death in 1993, but also a renowned art collector and somewhat of an eccentric, who allowed her 2 pet camels to roam her Newport mansion Rough Point. She also had a passion for preservation. Her efforts saved more than 80 Colonial homes in Newport, and are celebrated in this year's special exhibit, "Saving 18th Century Newport." Tuesdays - Saturdays through Nov. 6.
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St. Patrick's Parade Winds through Newport on March 13th at 11am.
Manion Easter Egg Hunt A great newport tradition, Easter egg hunt at Rosecliff. Kids have fun and then there's brunch. Saturday April 3
Newport Harbor Seals The harbor seals like to call the rocks off Rose Lighthouse, by the Newport bridge, home through mid-spring. Save The Bay not only takes you there but has eco-experts along for the ride with you. Dress warmly and check the schedule.,


Best of Newport RI - Summer Walking Tours - Top Vistas
Fall Foliage in Newport RI - Norman Bird Sanctuary Newpor Rhode Island Fall Foliage New England Wineries Wine Tour - Fall Foliage Newport RI Wine New England Coastal Wine Trail Cliff Walk Newport Rhode Island Cliff Walk - Newport RI Mansions
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Second Beach The big beach just down the hill from Norman Bird Sanctuary. Three miles of beautiful crescent beach. Surfers out on the water throughout Fall and Winter.
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Spread across 325 acres that stretch from rocky ridges down to the ocean, Norman Bird Sanctuary is Newport County's largest preserved open space. The scenery unfolds across woodlands, fields, beaches and sand dunes, and ridges with spectacular ocean vistas. Equally a walker and nature lover's paradise, 7 miles of trails wind through the sanctuary. Needless to say, the bird watching is pretty great too. Visit Website
Coastal Wine Trail
Newport is in the heart of the southern New England Wine Growing Appellation. The wineries and vineyards here and in nearby Massachusetts are connected by the Coastal Wine Trail. Taste your way across the coastal backroads of our wine country and sip some tasty regional wine standouts from Vidal Blanc and Chardonnay to Cabernet Franc to sparkling wine.
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Cliff Walk
Another Newport original with a seaside twist. The Cliff Walk winds through the front yards of many of Newport's most prominent mansions, along the Atlantic Ocean cliffs. The views and vistas are good in every direction, plus the trail gives you a unique year-round view of the Newport mansions. Park the car at First Beach and walk to the mansions. Know that the ocean breeze can get a bit nippy. Dress accordingly and enjoy. Visit Website
Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge At the eastern tip of Second Beach, is over 240 acres of protected land. Popular for birding, fishing, and hiking, the shrub and open fields have 2+ miles of trails and crashing surf on the rocks.
Ocean Drive Named after the road that winds 10 miles around Newport, the popular route takes you past the mansions, Brenton State Park, and Newport Harbor.
 


Best of Newport RI - Summer Highlights - Top Event Picks
Newport RI Flower Show Newport RI Polo Newport RI Baseball - Newport Gulls Collegiate Baseball
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Ultimate Lighthouse Tour Save The Bay takes you out for the day, up and down Narragansett Bay, viewing more than a dozen lighthouses. Leaves from Providence. May - October
Newport Flower Show
Celebrating its 15th anniversary, enjoy 3 days of beauty, workshops, and displays. The one-of-a-kind setting at Rosecliff mansion makes it one of new England's best. Lectures and hands-on demonstrations are always first rate. This year there is an African theme with exotic safari flora and fauna. Headliners include plant explorer and author Tony Avent, and Marie Francoise Deprez, noted teacher, author and floral demonstrator. June 25 - 27 Visit Website
International Polo
Every Saturday afternoon throughout the summer, you will see some of the best polo players in the world compete in this fast-moving game. While polo was introduced to America right here in Newport back in 1876, the action has now shifted to historic Glen Farm in nearby Portsmouth. Bring a picnic. Tailgating in style, adds to the fun. June - Sept. at 5pm.
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Newport Gulls Baseball
Right out of the movies with historic Cardine's Field, named one of America's top 5 best stadiums for collegiate baseball. The Gulls are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, ranked one of the best leagues in the country. You'll see a lot of tomorrow's pros today -- without all the attitude. Great ball and family fun. June - July Visit Website
Fort Adams Family DayThe historic civil war era fort at the mouth of Newport Harbor opens for the season June 5
Newport Bit Players Newport's resident improv troupe does it well, every Friday and Saturday.
Gallery Night Tour Newport's many art galleries stay open later the second Thursday of each month. A great way to see a variety of art.


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