The best Newport, Rhode Island oddities and offbeat attractions, road trip and vacation recommendations from Roadside America's writers and experts -- museums, statues, roadside stops, odd buildings, weird folk art.
Rhode Island>Newport>Things to Do and See>Attractions Newport is a fascinating small city that retains the appearance of its Colonial past in its streets, buildings, churches, and wharf. One major attraction is the Newport mansions, like the famous Rough Point, former home of heiress Doris Duke...
Interactive Map of Newport Thisinteractive mapallows you to explore Newport Rhode Island with ease. You can find all yourfavorite attractionsso you can explore them on your next visit. Whether you’re planning a vacation or just looking for a new place to explore, thisinteractive mapwill help ...
Stories, reports and tips on tourist attractions and odd sights in Rhode Island. Explore Thousands of Unique Roadside Landmarks! Strange and amusing destinations in the US and Canada are our specialty. Start here.Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip. My Sights...
Discover Newport operates the Newport Gateway Visitor’s Center and the Bristol Visitor’s Center, which both offer admission tickets to area attractions and events, maps, brochures, local information and a convenient place to park.Currently in Newport...
Serenity Inn Newport is part of Vacation Newport's collection of travel accommodations in Newport County, Rhode Island. Our charming bed & breakfast showcases twelve luxurious guest rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms, king or queen sized beds, fine linens and luxurious soaps and shampoos....
The Breakers, Newport, Rhode IslandThe Breakers, Newport, Rhode Island, by Richard Morris Hunt, 1895. After theAmerican Civil War, largely because of a temperate climate and scenic location, Newport developed as an opulent summer resort with palatial summer mansions such asThe Breakers, built (18...
The Newport Folk Festival has been a fixture in Rhode Island for over 60 years. That might make you feel a little long in the tooth if you were a part of the peace and love generation. The Newport Folk Festival was launched in 1959 by George Wein, the same guy who founded the Newport...
Other specialty Rhode Island items are also available in Newport. Johnnycakes (or flat cornmeal pancakes) can be tried at Bishop's 4th Street Diner. Apple-centric staples like apple cider, apple butter and apple pie (which use apples picked from some of New England's apple orchards) are so...
Nevertheless, the walk remains one of the top attractions in Newport and is taken by people of all ages. Current estimates have a quarter million trips made each year. The walk starts at the western end of Easton's or First Beach at Memorial Blvd. and runs south with major exits at Narr...