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Free “Hop-On Hop-Off” Trolley

Whether you are walking or driving, taking a scooter or pedicab, a trolley or private car, there are many ways to see Newport. This summer, getting around has just gotten easier. With the support of RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transit…

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Experience Rail Bike Tours with Rail Explorers

In September 2012, co-founder of Rail Explorers Mary Joy Lu was watching one of her favorite Korean soap operas when she noticed an unusual pedal-powered apparatus traveling along a set of railroad tracks. Ten days later, she was on a…

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Fresh Finds: A Guide to Local Farmers Markets

Rhode Island is home to 69,000 acres of farmland covering 10% of the state's land. You can imagine, then, that we've got some pretty robust farmers markets and farm stands sprinkled throughout the area. As the farmers market scene…

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Top 10 Things to Do during Spring Break

That feeling when winter blues fade into springtime blooms, trading snow boots for boat shoes, parkas for pullovers, and the sweet energy of summer is just around the bend. It’s spring break on The Classic Coast, and when school is out…

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10 Spring Photos to Snap In + Around Newport

Spring in Newport is a time of rebirth and renewal. In Newport, it is filled with millions of blooming daffodils, snowy cobblestones that transition into al fresco venues to dine, bike paths with a bay view, and art that is yearning to be…

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10+ Walking Tours To Take in Newport

Newport is considered one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. 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…

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Guide: Newport Classical Music Festival

Originally founded in 1969, and previously known as Newport Music Festival (NMF), Newport Classical has a rich legacy utterly devoted to classical music here in Newport. Newport Classical embodies timeless music for today with a year-round…

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The Ultimate Guide to Spring in Newport

Spring has a way of greeting you like an old friend. The soft arrival is surprising, pleasant, and nostalgic. The winds are warmer, the days are longer, the sunsets linger, and blooms are sprouting up from almost every angle. Springtime in…

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