Newport County Travel Guide
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Perched gloriously on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island and bounded on three sides by water, Newport is one of the great sailing cities of the world and the host to world-class jazz, blues, folk, classical music, and film festivals. Colonial houses and gilded-age mansions grace the city. Besides Newport itself, Newport County also encompasses the two other communities of Aquidneck Island—Middletown and Portsmouth—plus Conanicut Island, also known as Jamestown, to the west, and Tiverton and Little Compton, abutting Massachusetts to the east. Little Compton is a remote, idyllic town that presents a strong contrast to Newport's quick pace. Narrow and scenic Mount Hope Bridge carries traffic north from Aquidneck Island to Bristol, the most charming of the three towns that make up the East Bay region, which is encompassed entirely within Bristol County, one of the nation's smallest geographically.
Newport County Hotels
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Newport County Restaurants
Find the best Newport County restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Newport County
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Newport County
- $50.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Newport Hotwire
- May deal: BEST WESTERN The Mainstay Inn Fr $176+/Nt Expedia
- Visit Newport for Less: Hotels Fr $175+/Nt — $175 Travelocity
- Book the The Chanler at Cliff Walk 3 Nts in May Fr $729+/Nt — $729 Expedia
- Newport Savings! Book at Hyatt Regency Newport Fr $486+/Nt — $486 Expedia
Newport County Experiences
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Rhode Island is no stranger to the big screen. With a reputation for beautiful, diverse scenery, Little Rhody has become a bona fide movie star... Read more
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To truly appreciate a visit to Newport's mansions, you need to understand the players—those who built and lived in these opulent homes—and... Read more
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Summer in Newport can be described as bustling, even hectic, but the off-season takes on a serene, romantic character. Crowds dissipate, parking... Read more
News & Features
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News, Hotels
A new shore-side hotel opened earlier this month in chic Newport, Rhode Island offering everything from... Read more
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Travel Tips, Trip Ideas
Visitors to Newport are met with tons of splurge-worthy activities from yachting to the annual jazz festival,... Read more
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News, Hotels
The Providence Biltmore, an iconic hotel that has made its mark on the city's skyline for years, has bee... Read more
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