Places of interest, activities, and events in Newport, Rhode Island are the focus of topics represented in this category.
Recommended Resources
Race and course information for the annual marathon race held in Newport, Rhode Island are presented, along with results of previous races, sponsorship and volunteer data, and other resources.
http://www.amicamarathon.com/
Offering helicopter tours and aerial and commercial photography, the Newport, Rhode Island company's services are documented, with contact information, gift certificates, and online bookings.
http://www.riaerial.com/
Founded in 1971, Christmas in Newport is a community collaboration among residents, businesses and the city, in which only clear bulbs illuminate the harbor and wharves, the restored colonials of Newport, Rhode Island's Point and Historic Hill sections, and Bellevue Avenue. Schedules and announcements are posted.
http://www.christmasinnewport.org/
Offering sailing tours and excursions from Newport into Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard during the spring, summer and early fall, and to the Caribbean in the winter, the company's yachts are highlighted, with information about its private charters, regularly scheduled cruises, and special event cruises.
http://www.cruisenewport.com/
From 1824 to 1950, Fort Adams housed United States soldiers, and was once the largest coastal fortification in the nation. An overview of the fort is offered, with information about tours, a calendar of events, directions, and its policies on renting the fort for special events.
http://www.fortadams.org/
Ghost Tours of Newport, Rhode Island
With a focus on ghosts and hauntings, the lantern-led tours follow shadowy lanes and historic places, said to be haunted. Featured tours are highlighted, and its guides are introduced. Tickets may be purchased through the web site.
http://www.ghostsofnewport.com/
International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
The non-profit institution is dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, recognizing tennis heroes and heroines, and serving as a landmark for tennis enthusiasts. The museum and grounds are reviewed, along with membership and support data, tournaments, and events.
http://www.tennisfame.com/
New England Lighthouses: Newport Harbor Light
Located on Newport's Goat Island, the historical lighthouse is profiled, including historical and construction data, a bibliography, photographs, and information on touring the structure.
http://www.lighthouse.cc/newportharbor/
Newport Art Museum & Art Association
Headquartered in the Griswold House, completed in 1864, the museum houses restored rooms, galleries, a children's art classroom, administrative offices, lecture hall, and a museum store. Other buildings include the Cushing Memorial Gallery and the Gilbert S. Kahn Building, which are highlighted here, with hours and contacts.
http://www.newportartmuseum.org/
Newport International Boat Show
The annual boat show in Newport, Rhode Island features new sailboats and powerboats, and many other products and services from domestic and international exhibitors. Basic information about the show, scheduled exhibitors, and sponsors are posted, and tickets may be purchased through the web site.
http://www.newportboatshow.com/
Directions and a map showing the location of the public library in Newport, Rhode Island are featured, along with its hours and a schedule of programs and events. Its collections, local history and other research resources are identified.
http://www.newportlibraryri.org/
Scheduled waterfront events held at the Newport Yachting Center in downtown Newport, Rhode Island are highlighted here, including schedules, venue and sponsorship information, photographs, news, and online ticket sales.
http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/
Sponsored by Newport's Friends of the Waterfront, the Cliff Walk follows the eastern shore of Newport, Rhode Island, a path that was designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1975. A history, maps, and panoramas of the trail are presented.
http://www.cliffwalk.com/
Claiming to be the oldest lending library in the nation, the facility was founded in 1747 by Abraham Redwood and a group of his friends and associates, and continues as a membership library supported by proprietors, who own shares, and subscribers, who pay fees. Its history, policies, resources, and hours of operation are stated.
http://www.redwoodlibrary.org/
