In June of 2011, The Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center opened to the public. Located in the best known Irish-American neighborhood in Newport, this museum teaches visitors about the Irish immigration to Newport County from the 1600's to the present. It showcases the [...]
The 9th Annual Newport Mansions Food and Wine Festival will be held from September 19th to the 21st at The Elms, Rosecliff and Marble House. A variety of events are held all weekend long, with the Grand Tastings on Saturday and Sunday as the main [...]
The 44th Annual Newport International Boat Show will take place on the Newport waterfront September 11th-14th. This is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and will take up 13 acres of Newport's waterfront. There will be all sorts of makes and [...]
There are a variety of races happening throughout Rhode Island this fall, which allow walkers, runners and bikers to enjoy Rhode Islands landscapes. Women Run - The Sanity Chase: This race will be held on Sunday, September 14th at Fort Adams State Park. This event [...]
The Hunter House, located in the Point District of Newport, is a great example of Georgian Colonial architecture from the mid-18th century. This house was built during a time when religious tolerance attracted Quakers, Congregationalists, Jews and Baptists to the area. The north half of [...]
Usually wine isn't the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Newport. However, if you've already hit the mansions, Cliffwalk, Ocean Drive and the downtown wharfs, or are a big wine enthusiast, the Newport County wine tour might be for you. Newport Vineyards, Greenvale Vineyards and [...]