from STEM to STERN https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/ from STEM to STERN Mon, 04 Aug 2025 02:52:57 +0000 A Weekend of Coaching Returns to Newport https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/weekend-of-coaching/ https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/weekend-of-coaching/#comments https://www.discovernewport.org/blog/post/weekend-of-coaching/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Step back to the 19th century history and watch as horse-drawn coaches parade through the streets of Newport and the grounds of Newport Mansions.

This unique event takes place every three years in Newport and this summer it runs Friday,

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Every year August rounds the corner faster than we're prepared for.

With the final days of summer upon us, we're jam-packing our schedules with all our summer bucket list items, including but not limited to sunset sails, rooftop bars,

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Get Closer to Greatness at Tennis' Ultimate Celebration


The International Tennis Hall of Fame invites you to experience Newport in style this August during their reimagined Induction Celebration weekend.

The 2025 Induction Celebration

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Can’t rain on our parade.

Newport just got brighter with the 2025 debut of Umbrella Tie-Dye Sky Newport, a unique art experience with 500 colorful umbrellas suspended in the sky above Brick Market Place.

Admire this magical site now

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Live outdoor music and summer go hand-in-hand, especially on The Classic Coast where waterfront parks and historic venues set the stage for open-air performances.

The 2025 lineup is vast and includes family-friendly concerts and children's

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Two historic cities are now closer than ever.

For the second year, a non-stop bus service between Boston and Newport, in partnership with DATTCO, will run through September 30th. The bus line will run between Boston South Station Terminal

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Few things compare to that Friday feeling of freedom. You know, when you realize the whole weekend lies ahead.

Truth be told, weekends on The Coast are full of magic. Think: Saturday morning farmers markets, Sunday afternoon hikes along the

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If you have never had a Dark N' Stormy while watching the sunset over the Newport Bridge, you haven't lived.

Summer in Newport is synonymous for rooftop bars, al fresco patios, and dockside dining paired perfectly with a fresh seasonal

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Whether you're looking for an elevated experience with chic ambiance and a killer view, or you're hoping to kick it back with some oysters and a cocktail, these rooftop bars have you covered.

Rootop Bars around Newport

Views (and drinks)

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During the Gilded Age, America’s wealthiest families flocked to Newport, turning the area into their summertime playground. The popular HBO series, The Gilded Age, has piqued the public’s curiosity about this era of high society.

From the

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