Newport, RI holds a special place in my heart, that is the city I got married in. When I think of…read moreRhode Island summers, I think of Newport. The city was incorporated in 1784 and incorporated as a town in 1639. There are approximately 25,000 residents. It's a tourist hot spot in the summer because of the historic mansions, beautiful vista, and sailing. No wonder why the wealthy built mansions and spent their summers there during the 20th century. A notable landmark is the Newport bridge, which connects the city with neighboring towns and cities. The city also has one of the highest amount of colonial homes in the nation; if you're a history lover like me, that's pretty cool. A couple of popular events include the St. Patrick's parade and Newport Folk Festival; always a fun time at those events. Cliffwalk is a 3.5-mile trail along the shoreline. Overall, a historic and beautiful city, it's a must see in the summer; put your walking shoes on and just explore the city.

A hot tourist spot, this city gets *busy* in the summer. Music and other festivals at Ft. Adams…read more Plenty of fine restaurants and cute shops. Visiting the mansions is a *must* do when visiting. But there is also a lot of history in Newport. Did you know Newport had the first gas street lights in the country? Lots of amazing old buildings. The stone tower that no one can agree on. The atheneum. Tennis museum. Car museum. Church where JFK and JBKO wed. All the stuff. So whether you are a foodie, history buff, shopper or thalassophile Newport may scratch your itch. Check it out.

Being the nerd that I am, I came here the day after my birthday. Since last year, I've been…read morechallenging myself to visit all public libraries in the state of Rhode Island. This was the 11th one I visited. My friend and I came on a Saturday morning. I don't think they have a parking lot, but we found street parking right by the entrance. It reminded me more of an admin building when I walked in. To the left is a book sale, and to the right are the stairs to the main floor. There were lots of happy kids in the children's section. Down the hall, they have the walls lined with lots of information, including subsidized tickets to different events and places including the bird sanctuary nearby. They also have an extensive and well diversified library of tools and equipment to loan for a week including sporting gear, home repair tools, yard tools, games, and even a telescope. I was impressed. On my way out, I also saw a an ad for a free account to Mango through the library, which is a language learning platform (perfect for my journey to learning French).

Parking is easy behind the building. Staff are always so kind and sweet. The children's area is…read morealways such a treat for my kiddos to go visit and enjoy a little play time with friends.

Ahh, the City by the Sea…read more Did you know that Newport now contains among the highest number of surviving colonial buildings of any city in the United States? Me either but it's true. Did you know that Newport is the home of Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport which houses the United States Naval War College, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and a major United States Navy training center? Now you do. Did you know the Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Newport? How about that the Newport Country Club hosted the first US Open and the first US Amateur? Or that Newport is known as the sailing capitol of the United States? Or that John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married in St. Mary's Church in Newport? Or that the movie "The Great Gatsby" (1974 edition) was filmed in Newport? Or that on Bellevue Avenue is home to some of the most opulent, amazing mansions in the world? Or that The Whitehorse Tavern, the oldest pub in continuous service in the United States, can be found here? All of this and I have not even begun to mention the beaches, the great restaurants, the Newport Jazz Festival, the fun - and there is a lot of fun to be had in Newport. A great place to visit if you get a chance.

First time in my life I'm not having any doctors because of United healthcare don't want to pay the…read moredoctors so the booklet they someone told me said everything in the air is false so there's somebody over at the hospital and East main road and Middletown Rhode Island that is helping me by far as the doctors no and that I had doctors in the past that always help me but this is something I got to get used to not the Japanese doctors helping me

A beautiful bridge between Newport RI & Jamestown, RI. Since childhood, it has reminded me of "The…read moregates in Emerald City". Gorgeous picturesque view while crossing as well as down on lower levers looking at it in the distance. If you are a RI resident and have EZ Pass, the fee is not bad, but for non residents, it will cost $4 each way.

Love coming here, and pretty good spot for shore fishing! Wonderful view of the bridge to Newport…read moreand plenty of shore space to roam around during low tide. The place is relaxing and I like that they built a restroom for visitors and trash cans because I know from the past the place can get abused.

I've only visited Newport a couple of times. Whenever I am here, I always seem to find myself…read moredriving Ocean Drive. I love the coastal views, beautiful homes, and the cool sea breeze. I recommend adding Ocean Drive to your itinerary if you are looking to admire the scenery or join the crowd gathering for sunset.

Great drive to see Ocean, rocks mansions, Parks, hotels and nature. Easy drive and fun.read more

Classic, quaint, fantastic road that is the heart of Newport. Long, very walkable road, with a…read morerange of shops, clothing boutiques, food, restaurants, gift stores, etc! Strolling down Thames is a quintessential part of the Newport experience.

"I see you live on Love Street There's this store where the…read morecreatures meet" (The Doors) Thames Street is a long and narrow cobblestoned street in the very heart of Newport's Central Business District. You'll see scores of shops, restaurants, and bars on both sides of the street, and you'll even smell the ocean, as you're but a few blocks away from the water. You can spend hours and hours just strolling, people watching and window shopping. We must have seen 20 different bars and restaurants, a dozen coffee shops, and maybe a hundred stores selling everything from low end touristy stuff to high end clothing and furniture. We picked up an oil painting from the Seaside Art Gallery, a chocolate toffee apple and some chocolates from Kilwin's of Newport, and two long sleeve Tee Shirts and some souvenir postcards for the grandkids from the House of Scrimshaw. We parked in a municipal lot a block behind and perpendicular to Thames.