The Volvo Ocean Race started in 1973 as the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race with 19 teams and a 27,500 nautical mile course starting in Portsmouth, UK. 324 sailors set out on the first race, many not knowing the conditions that they would be facing on the open...
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Newport’s 27th Annual Winter Festival
After the holidays, things in Newport slow down quite a bit as the town gets ready for the new season. Many attractions and restaurants close down for a winter break or some renovations. However, don’t write off Newport in the winter, especially February, when the...
Holiday Happenings in Newport
The holiday season is in full swing and there are plenty of fun things to do in Newport to celebrate. Decorated mansions, historic tours and tree lightings are just a few events to look out for when visiting Newport in December. Christmas at the Newport Mansions...
Fun Fall Festivities in Newport
There is no shortage of things to do in Newport now that it is officially Fall. Fall in Newport is filled with a variety of festivals to keep you occupied from the Harvest Fair at the Norman Bird Sanctuary to the ever popular Oktoberfest to the Fall’s Restaurant...
August and September Happenings
Summer is in full swing and there is plenty happening in the next few months to keep you entertained and having fun. From the Newport Jazz Festival, to the Annual Food and Wine Festival, there’s something for everyone. To kick the month of August off, the Newport Jazz...
Spending the Summer Outside
Summer is officially here and the weather is beautiful. Newport is a beautiful, historic destination, with plenty to do if you like to spend as much time as possible outdoors during the summer. Whether you like to walk, lay on the beach, be out on the water or sip...
June and July in Newport
The summer season is fast approaching and there are many events happening around Newport to keep you occupied through the end of July. The events kick off with the Great Chowder Cook-Off and Newport Oyster Festival on June 7th at the Newport Yachting Center. The...
Newport Preservation Society Mansions
In the early 1900’s, Newport transformed into a summer resort area for many of America’s wealthiest. Families from the Vanderbilt’s to the King’s and Griswold’s, built their summer “cottages” on the streets of Newport, many overlooking the ocean. Today, many of...
Spring Happenings in Newport
The cold weather is starting to turn warmer, and soon enough spring will be in full force. Newport is waking up and there are plenty of activities to keep you busy this spring. Whether you enjoy great dining options, historic mansions, or great sailing, Newport has...
Did Somebody Say Festival?
Summer certainly is the season of festivals here in Newport. This summer has been off to a great start with lots of warm sunny days and beautiful starry nights perfect for enjoying just about everything Newport has to offer . This time we’ll be highlighting events...