We all need a pick-me-up every now and then. Sometimes something as simple as a stroll along the beach or an ice cream cone from our favorite ice cream parlor will do just fine. Other times, we need something a little more. We need to escape. The friendliest town in Rhode Island promises the perfect escape, whether you’re visiting for a day, a weekend, or longer.
Considered by many the friendliest place to visit in Rhode Island and the United States, Newport draws visitors from around the world.
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Home to just over 25,000 residents, this enchanting Rhode Island town is perhaps best known for its historic Newport mansions that date back to the Gilded Age.
Facebook/Discover Newport You can tour several of the mansions, too, including The Breakers and Marble House.
However, if you really want to experience Newport’s warm hospitality, head downtown, home to a variety of shops and restaurants.
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Exploring is fun and easy. Take a drive along the incredible 10-mile Ocean Drive that passes a slew of attractions - King Park, Fort Adams State Park, and Castle Hill Inn, to name just a few.
Facebook/Discover Newport Castle Hill Inn is the perfect spot to stop for a meal.
Meander along the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk that hugs the coast and offers stellar views of the surrounding landscape, including the ocean.
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Rhode Island’s friendliest town offers a variety of attractions - from its sandy beaches like Easton Beach to The International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Facebook/Discover Newport A visit in each season is a must.
Spend time boating on the ocean, or pull up a chair and catch one of Newport’s glorious sunsets.
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Learn more on the Discover Newport website. Or, stop by its Facebook page.
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Do you agree that Newport is the friendliest town in Rhode Island? If not, what town do you think should earn that title? Let us know in the comments! In desperate need of some time away? Here are the best places for a long weekend in Rhode Island.
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You can tour several of the mansions, too, including The Breakers and Marble House.
Castle Hill Inn is the perfect spot to stop for a meal.
A visit in each season is a must.
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Address: Newport, RI, USA
