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Things To Do In Newport

Area Guide

Located on Aquidneck Island, Newport is known as the City by the Sea for good reason. Everywhere you look, you can see the beautiful waters of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. In addition to being a water-lover’s haven, Newport also hosts several exciting music festivals, as well as museums and art galleries filled with beautiful pieces of history.

Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is centrally located in downtown Newport, so you remain in the middle of all the excitement when you stay with us. No matter what type of entertainment you seek, our hospitable staff can customize your needs for any direction you are wishing to explore. 

Discover Newport

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Arts & Entertainment

Music is a part of the culture of Newport, with daily live entertainment in many local establishments and several crowd-drawing festivals held each year. Thanks to our central location in the City by the Sea, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina is the perfect place for music lovers and entertainment seekers to stay. You’ll find we’re minutes away from all the action.

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Shopping & Dining

You’re on vacation in one of the most beautiful cities in the New England area. Why not treat yourself to a day filled with shopping at unique Newport boutiques and sampling the local flavor? You can explore the streets of Newport and spend the day window shopping, or ask our friendly staff for recommendations on where to find the most interesting mementos of your visit.

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Local Festivals & Events

Several legendary festivals and special events call Newport home, and our hotel and marina places you right in the middle of the action thanks to our amazing location. Plan your vacation around some of the popular Newport festivals and you’ll never forget your trip to Rhode Island.

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Sightseeing in Newport

Whether you want to take a walking, floating, or flying tour of Newport, or you want to see historic locales or local museums, there is always something to do in town. Don’t hesitate to ask our friendly staff for their best recommendations for things to see in Newport. We know all the cool places for single travelers, couples, and families to visit.

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Colleges & Universities

If you’re visiting your children in college or you want to take a tour of a potential new university, our hotel makes the perfect place to stay while checking out campuses. You can bask in the total comfort of our hotel and take your time visiting local colleges and universities. Check out a game or see an art show while you’re here.

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