The Newport International Boat Show encompasses thirteen acres of Newport’s downtown waterfront. On September 12-15, 2019 view exhibitors from near and far offer a full range of new powerboats and sailboats, plus a medley of marine products, services, and accessories to enhance the nautical lifestyle. Special events, seminars, and in-water boating courses for the whole family are offered on all show days. Not to be missed is the exciting Newport For New Products program – showcasing boats and boating products making their first-ever debut in the United States. Newport’s coastal scenery, national historic sites, and world-class restaurants make it easy to pair your passion for boating with the beauty of fall in New England. The 2019 Newport International Boat Show general admission tickets and 2-day packages will be on sale June 1st.
Taking the three and half mile long Cliff Walk is one of the best ways to see Newport from a unique perspective. The walk runs along the eastern shore of the city and offers magnificent views of the shoreline and the architectural history of the city's gilded age as you pass by luxurious villas nestled on the cliffs. The walk is easy for the most part, and wildflowers and rocks of different colors showing the area's interesting geological history surround the path. Some parts of the southern end of the trail are fairly rough, passing only a few feet from the sudden drop of more than 70 feet. As the edge is hidden by wild bushes, hikers have to be very careful to stay on the path. The walk starts at the western end of Easton's and ends at several major city streets.
Narragansett Town Beach is a classic New England saltwater coastal beachfront that offers some of the best, cleanest and accessible conditions for residents and tourists in New England, with attendance up to 10,000 patrons per day. Located in the center of town, the beach offers ample parking in the north, south, west and cabana parking areas, along with food, restrooms, first-aid office, surfing area and a beautiful, sandy beachfront. The total beach acreage is approximately 19 acres.
Greenvale Vineyards is located along the beautiful Sakonnet River in Portsmouth, RI, five miles north of downtown Newport. This farm that has been in the same family since 1863. It is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. Their goal is to maintain this cultural resource, a piece of American history in a productive and meaningful way. They produce about 3,500 cases of wine annually from our 27 acres of grapes. They are committed to Historic Preservation, Conservation of Open Space, and fine wines. Visit Greenvale Vineyards for live jazz every Saturday from May though December 10th . Greenvale Vineyards is open for Vineyard Tours and Wine Tastings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The Mooring, with its massive copper fish structure at the bar, is a must-visit for seafood connoisseurs who want to experience New England fine dining. Out on the patio, you’ll have your hands (and mouth) occupied with a heaping platter of lobster claws and oysters, all enjoyed to the sounds and sights of yachts pulling into serene Narragansett Bay. The menu itself reflects modern tastes, with sustainable, locally caught seafood, while the scenery is just how early settlers of Aquidneck Island might have seen it.
The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) established the family fortune in steamships and later in the New York Central Railroad, which was a pivotal development in the industrial growth of the nation during the late 19th century.