Newport, RI: Top 10 Things to See and Do with Kids, Newport, Rhode Island

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Newport, RI: Top 10 Things to See and Do with Kids

Newport, RI: Top 10 Things to See and Do with Kids, Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island is one of those New England cities that if you have visited, you’ll find a way to visit again. Located on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, this seaside resort is popular for so many reasons. Apart from its views of the bay and Atlantic Ocean, it has an incredibly charming and historical downtown, filled with cobblestone streets, colonial buildings, a picturesque harbor, and a plethora of shops, restaurants and bars. It’s very lively and bustling, making you want to stroll around for hours. Newport is also home to the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals, and for years it hosted America’s Cup; there is a lot going on in this “city-by-the sea”. And then of course there are the famous Gilded Age Newport mansions on Bellevue Avenue, the Cliff Walk and the beaches, and more. Newport breathes history and allure, and transports you back to an era long ago, all the while feeling modern and happening at the same time. It’s this combination that makes you want to go back and visit again and again. There simply is no other place like Newport. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Newport, RI: Top 10 Things to See and Do with Kids
Guide Location: USA » Newport
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Corey Cook
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Cliff Walk
  • Thames Street
  • Marble House
  • Bellevue Avenue
  • Easton Beach
  • Save the Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium
  • Sachuest Beach
  • Gooseberry Beach
  • Fort Adams State Park
  • International Tennis Hall of Fame
  • Ryan’s Newport Arcade
  • The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar
  • Brick Alley Pub