A Wine Lovers Guide: the Newport County Wine Tour

2014-08-15T06:43:38+00:00August 15th, 2014|

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 [...]

Bristol’s Herreshoff Marine Museum

2014-08-08T06:12:46+00:00August 8th, 2014|

It's nothing new that Rhode Island and Aquidneck Island have a rich history in sailing, especially with the America's Cup frequenting Newport.  The Herreshoff Manufacturing Company has played a major role in the manufacturing of a variety of vessels including eight consecutive defenders of the [...]

Newport International Polo Series

2014-08-01T06:21:20+00:00August 1st, 2014|

If you're looking for something a little different for your vacation to Newport, check out the Newport International Polo series held at Glen Farm in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, just a short drive from the Inn.  Polo is held every Saturday until the end of September [...]

Newport Festivals Foundation: Jazz and Folk

2014-07-25T06:00:29+00:00July 25th, 2014|

The Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival are two of the most popular festivals that happen in Newport every year.  Both festivals started in the 1950's and attract thousands of people from all over to celebrate jazz and folk music. George Wein produced [...]

Newport Antiques Show

2014-07-18T06:11:53+00:00July 18th, 2014|

St. George's School in Middletown will be hosting the Newport Antiques Show from July 25th through the 27th, with a Gala Preview Party kicking things off on July 24th.  This show began in 2007 and has become one of the nation's premier antiques venues.  It [...]

The 46th Newport Music Festival

2014-07-11T06:40:53+00:00July 11th, 2014|

The Newport Music Festival has been around since 1969 and has produced over 2,100 concerts in a variety of venues throughout Newport, including the Preservation Society's Historic Mansions.  They have brought over 1,000 artists to the stage, including over 100 who made their American debut.  [...]

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