Newport’s 2025 summer calendar is stacked, the harbor is filling with white sails, and almost every historic building seems to have a porch, patio, or roof deck that doubles as a front row seat to the action. Below are 12 experiences, part scenic, part culinary, all outdoors, that belong on any warm weather itinerary. Together they deliver cliff top drama, harbor breezes, live music legends, and some of the best al-fresco food and drink in New England.
Mansions
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Planning Your Wedding at Ochre Court There’s only one college building in the world that is so impressive that it was actually in the running to become the home of the United …
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Newport, Rhode Island, is not just a city with a rich history and breathtaking landscapes; it’s also the backdrop for some of the most lavish and historically significant celebrations in American history. …
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History
From Gilded to Green: How Newport’s Mansions are Pioneering Modern Sustainability
by Ryan JohnNestled in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, the opulent mansions that once served as summer retreats for America’s wealthiest families are now at the forefront of a different kind of revolution. …
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History
The Secret Tunnels of Newport: Uncovering the Hidden Passageways Beneath the City
by Ryan JohnNewport, Rhode Island, a city known for its stunning Gilded Age mansions and rich maritime history, harbors secrets beneath its picturesque surface. These secrets lie in the form of underground tunnels, shrouded …
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The Newport Mansions, an epitome of the Gilded Age’s splendor, transform into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms, each a beacon of historic opulence, …

