newport visitor information location
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main visitor center location
Newport Visitor Information Center
21 Long Wharf Mall
Newport, RI 02840
Contact Us:
(401)-845-9130
VisitorServices@DiscoverNewport.org
Current Hours: Open Daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Discover Newport is excited to announce the opening of a Visitor Information Center at 21 Long Wharf Mall in Newport. The 725 square-foot center will offer visitors and residents a variety of destination information including lodging options, maps, and guides alongside brochures for local attractions, restaurants, transportation, shopping, and special events.
Operating Schedule
May 23 - October: Open Daily, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*The center may be open seasonally. Schedule subject to change.
planning essentials
our coastal community
The Classic Coast is made up of nine connected coastal towns. They all share a rich and well-preserved New England history along with an indelible spirit of artistry, hard work, and ambition that's simply, classic.
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newport
Founded in 1639, Newport, Rhode Island is considered to be the shining gem in the coastal crown of New England. A haven for religious dissenters, a critical Colonial Era port city, a thriving artists’ colony, a summer playground for America’s barons of industry during the Gilded Age, home to the U.S. Naval War College and known as America’s First Resort, Newport is a destination like none other.
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jamestown
Jamestown was incorporated in 1678 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and transferred to Rhode Island in 1746. Today, Jamestown is a peaceful coastal gem with historic farms, stunning parks, award-winning restaurants, and locally owned shops and art galleries offering a serene atmosphere.
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bristol
Created in 1685, Bristol embraces its three centuries of rich history which includes being the site of a landmark battle, as a sailing and shipbuilding hub, a critical Colonial Era port and all the while continuing to have the distinction of hosting the oldest, continuous Fourth of July Celebration in America.
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middletown
By our destination’s standards, Middletown was a late bloomer, incorporated in 1743. Just as its name suggests, Middletown is in the “middle” of Aquidneck Island in Newport County, bookended by Portsmouth to the north and Newport to the south.
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portsmouth
Founded in 1638 by Anne Hutchinson and two other dissenters of the original Boston Colony, Portsmouth is home to many historic sites, public golf courses, marinas, antique shops and more. Portsmouth also encompasses four islands: Prudence Island, Patience Island, Hope Island, and Hog Island.
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tiverton
Tiverton was incorporated in 1694 and today, this coastal community seamlessly blends outdoor beauty with cultural pleasures. The town is home to one-of-a-kind quaint locally owned boutiques and eateries, many nestled in historic Tiverton Four Corners, a quaint New England village of 18th century buildings.
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little compton
In 1682, the town of Little Compton was incorporated by the Plymouth Colony, which was the first permanent European settlement in New England founded by English Pilgrims. It became part of Rhode Island in 1747 and today is home to the Ocean State’s only official “town common,” listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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warren
Settled in 1653 as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Warren's working waterfront is one of the oldest in New England with more than 16 miles of shoreline, multiple marine-based industries, and a thriving downtown offering a host of local art and antique shops, waterfront restaurants and more.
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barrington
Barrington boasts a long, rich history as members of the Mayflower party once called the coastal town home. More than half of the town’s square miles is water, so picturesque waterfront vistas are plenty.
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July on The Coast
July by the sea. Name something better.
Summer on The Coast
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The Great Elephant Migrations in Newport
Is there an elephant in the room? Well, how about 100 elephants on the Cliff Walk? For real. Over 100 life-size, wooden elephant structures overlooking the Atlantic to be exact.
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Rooftop Bars for Endless Summer
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.
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Newport Insider's Guide
Insightful information to help plan, explore, and experience Newport and our coastal communities.