Newport Travel Guide
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Newport, RI, Rhode Island.
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Welcome to Newport, RI!
This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Newport, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Newport, Rhode Island , U.S.A.The harbor town of Newport, Rhode Island, is located on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island. Established as a colony in 1639, Newport was a major port in the trade of slaves, rum and molasses. During British occupation (1776 - 1779) many buildings in Newport were destroyed but, fortunately, several of the 18th-century buildings survived and continue to grace Newport today. In the 1850s, the area drew wealthy people with opulent lifestyles. Many of the lavish mansions have been restored as museums. The history of Newport, the rugged coastline and sandy beaches, as well as its many shops and restaurants create an enchanting tourist destination
Tourist Attractions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
This is the world's largest tennis museum, and it hosts a variety of tennis memorabilia and historical references.
This is the world's largest tennis museum, and it hosts a variety of tennis memorabilia and historical references.
Hotels & Motels
Pelham Court Hotel
The Pelham Court Hotel is an all-suite hotel right in the heart of downtown Newport, just steps from restaurants, nightlife, shopping and beaches.
The Pelham Court Hotel is an all-suite hotel right in the heart of downtown Newport, just steps from restaurants, nightlife, shopping and beaches.
Tour Operators
Newport Diving Center
This full-service diving center offers both diving and snorkeling instruction, as well as dive charters aboard a fully-equipped boat.
This full-service diving center offers both diving and snorkeling instruction, as well as dive charters aboard a fully-equipped boat.
