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Cliff Walk
Ocean Drive, Newport, RI
Newport Art Museum
Museum of Newport History
Naval War College Museum
Newport Mansions
Rough Point
Fort Adams State Park
Touro Synagogue
Thames Street
Bowen's Wharf
International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
Castle Hill Lighthouse
Brenton Point State Park
The Bodhi Spa
White Horse Tavern
Rhode Island Red Food Tours
Sticks and Cones Waffle and Ice Cream Hut
Audrain Automobile Museum
- Newport is the ultimate tourist destination, as it offers rich history, magnificent Gilded Age architecture, a vibrant art scene, miles of beaches, wonderful hiking trails, spectacular sailing, and many festivals throughout the year.
- You can also find great food, romantic hotels, excellent shopping, street fairs, sidewalk sales, and a luxury car museum.
- Be sure to leave some time to admire the magnificent mansions that dot the cliffs overlooking the ocean.
- Newport is 2 hours from Boston (72.5 mi via MA-24 S).
- Check out the Audrain Newport Concours and Motor Week.
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