Newport

Overview of Newport

Beyond its jazz festival, the city is known for its beautiful Victorian mansions.

Key Facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

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• Local time: Heure : Newport.

• Population: 24,672 inhabitants (2016).

• Area: 29.5 km².

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: https://www.discovernewport.org

History of Newport

What to See and Do in Newport

Climate and Weather in Newport

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Where to Stay

Where to Eat

Useful Addresses

Nearby

Also worth seeing within a 100 km radius of the city:

Boston ★★★★
The historic city of the United States, renowned for its museums and heritage, with several famous universities nearby.

Cape Cod ★★★
The go-to vacation destination in the region for its landscapes, beaches, and walking opportunities.

Block Island ★★
This small island, about twenty kilometers off the coast, is popular for its landscapes, hiking, and beaches.

Martha's Vineyard ★★
Beaches and beautiful scenery on this island, which has become a holiday destination for celebrities and the wealthy.

Mystic ★★
This village is renowned for its more or less historical maritime heritage (boats, museum, aquarium) to the point of now being a fairly touristy spot.

Narragansett ★★
The main seaside resort in Rhode Island, known as the "best beach" in all of New England.

New Bedford ★
It's an old whaling fishing port south of Boston.

Plymouth ★
This is where the Mayflower arrived in 1620. The town's tourist appeal revolves around this historic event.

Providence ★★
One of the oldest cities in the United States, with several museums, parks, and historic neighborhoods.

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