This winding 3.5-mile National Recreation Trail runs along the majestic and rugged eastern shoreline of Newport’s Bellevue Avenue Historic District, just behind extravagant Gilded Age mansions built by America’s high society. If you need a little refresher or want to meet the Newport surf community, Rhody Surf offers lessons and events, too.Ĭliff Walk – Enjoy a shimmering sunrise, and the scent of fresh, salty air on your peaceful morning stroll along Cliff Walk. Surfing – we’ve got the waves! For first hand surf report, head to Rhody Surf. You might not buy anything right away, but you will feel instant connection to that one special piece, that you will come back for one day. The festival runs August 4-6, 2017.Īntiquing – The magical yard at Aardvark Antiques is an absolute treat if you are into vintage haunts on saturday morning. This year’s line-up will feature more than 50 individual ensembles and performances by Béla Fleck & The Flecktone, Snarky Puppy, and Branford Marsalis Quartet. Newport Jazz Festival – Held each year at the beautiful Fort Adams, Newport Jazz Festival highlights emerging talent and new works alongside accomplished artists. Boats are expected to arrive in Newport between May 8 with in-port racing on May 17-19 and departure scheduled for May 20. Then check out some of the interactive exhibitions and on-the-water activities. Get close to the action and watch the operations of the sail loft and team bases. Held every three years, this yacht race brings a tremendous amount of excitement to the Newport Race Village. Volvo Ocean Race – Newport is the official North American Stopover of the Volvo Ocean Race. This year’s race will be held July 7-9, 2017. It is one of the largest multi-class regattas in New England with more than 500 competitors in over fifteen racing classes. The Newport Regatta – The Newport Regatta is Sail Newport’s signature event and has been a favorite of one-design sailors across the U.S.

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