With nearly 400 years of history under our belts, you better believe we celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way here on The Classic Coast. Each year, the city puts on an Independence Day celebration complete with a 21 gun salute, tours of…
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From some of the most historic sites in the country to panoramic ocean views and architecture that will absolutely take your breath away, you're going to want to get up close and personal with The Classic Coast. Feel free to park your ride…
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July by the sea. Name something better. While we wait, we'll tell you all the things we can't wait for this month. EVENTS July on The Coast is a daydream. Explore our top events for the month below. The oldest continuous Fourth of July…
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More than 400 miles of coastline affords beautiful beaches and sprawling sandy seasides here in and around Newport. Whether you're looking to bask in the water or sink into a beach chair with your toes in the sand, these beaches have just…
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Truth be told, whether you're in Newport for a day, a weekend, or the entire week (the dream!), the possibilities of what you can see and do are endless. You've got the obvious musts: Cliff Walk (the most serene 3.5-mile walk of your life)…
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Mention Newport, Rhode Island and The Classic Coast, and most instantly think of world-class festivals and events, historic Gilded Age mansions and museums, cobblestone streets, picturesque strolls, and of course—arguably the best seafood…
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So far, this is the best summer ever. From outdoor live music and movie series, baseball in the heart of downtown Newport, hidden gems, and more, we're soaking up as many experiences as we can while the days are long and the weather is…
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Game, set, match! In tandem with Wimbledon, top men and women tennis pros arrive in Newport to compete in the Hall of Fame Open July 6 - 13, 2025. Contested on the historic grass tennis courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which…
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Outdoor film screenings are a key component of summer on The Classic Coast. From spacious historic parks to oceanside lawns next to Gilded Age mansions, these outdoor film series take place in some of the area's most beautiful outdoor…
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Newport is synonymous with seafood. Oysters? Our main food group. Clam cakes? Can't live without 'em. And then there's the crown jewel of seafood: the lobster roll. Chunks of fresh-from-the-ocean lobster meat drizzled with warm butter…
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