Newport is a vibrant and historic city - and a consistent part of Newport's history is that it has always been an easy place to have fun.
Our city is the sailing capital of the
world. Consistent wind and good weather combine with Narragansett Bay, Block Island Sound
and the Atlantic Ocean to offer some of the best and most varied sailing conditions on
either coast. You can rent a boat, sign on as crew or just go along for the ride. Right in
Newport, just minutes from the inn, you can take out a sea kayak, learn to windsurf, scuba
dive, cast for bluefish and striped bass, or just relax on the beach.
But the fun doesn't end at the water's edge. As native Rhode Islanders, we know firsthand the city's best restaurants, nightclubs, art galleries and antique stores. We can offer suggestions, whether you are looking for t-shirts or French lace. We can help guide architecture buffs, mapping out routes that include the grandeur of Bellevue Avenue, the elegance of our neighborhood, Historic Hill, and the quaint charms of The Point Section of town. We can tell you where to find the best private gardens in the city.
Newport is also surprisingly central to
many points of interest close by. It is less than 40 minutes from Providence or Fall River.
Block Island is a one-hour ride on the ferry, which leaves several times daily. Newport is
also close to vineyards, galleries, factory outlets 
and antique cooperatives. Just two minutes away,
there are two nationally-recognized wildlife refuges that offer birdwatchers self-guided
tours. When all that becomes too much, you can cruise down Ocean Drive and stop in the
parks to watch surf roll in while hobbyists with stunt kites draw pictures in the sky.
No matter what your interest, Newport has something to offer- and when you are looking for fun, we can help you find it. Come see.
Newport County Convention Center & Visitor's Bureau- calendar of events