The seventh-biggest city, Newport is a seaside town on Aquidneck Island in
Narragansett Bay. Founded in 1639, it lies approximately 33 miles southeast
of Providence, only 74 miles from Boston, and 180 miles from New York
City. Newport is Rhode Islands’ summer resort locale, famous for historic
mansions from the Gilded Age during the Industrial Revolution lining
Bellevue Avenue and the rocky bluffs of Newport which can be viewed
waterfront via the The Newport Cliff Walk.
Many celebrities and financiers have homes in Newport, Famously Jay Leno
who has been influential in the luxury car collection space and contributes to
the annual - Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week, the Audrain Auto Museum,
and the Newport Car Museum.
The first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf were held here now
called the “Tennis Hall of Fame” located in the Newport Casino, maintaining
13 grass tennis court, which still holds tournaments today. Newport has a
rich sailing history and has the longest history of winning the “America’s
Cup” International Regatta. The Newport International Boat Show. Newport
Easton’s Beach, which includes a 1940s-era carousel, and Second Beach,
which is wide and sandy. A fun summer destination, Newport has lots of
ocean front beaches and tourist attractions. Downtown Newport has a
thriving nightlife, Activities also include swimming, surfing, fishing, kite flying
and more. The Newport Vineyards are close by for those who enjoy wine
tasting.
Every challenge to the America’s Cup from 1930 and 1983. Salve Regina
University and Naval Station Newport, home of the United States Naval
War College and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, are based in
Newport. Many sailing clubs call Newport home, including the New York
Yacht Club and the Ida Lewis Yacht Club. There is always restaurants
displaying seafood fare of all types, elevated fine dining, Marina’s, boating of
all types and a Superyacht magnet. Famously known for the annually held
Newport Folk and Jazz Festival.
