Things to do in Newport

Newport is a coastal Rhode Island city about an hour's drive south of Boston, with no direct train link, so plan on a car or a long-distance bus, and some organized day tours include dedicated transport.

The city's Gilded Age summer mansions, including The Breakers, are operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County and charge separate admission; hours shrink in winter, so check before visiting off-season. 5 kilometres and stays open year-round, though some stretches close after storm damage.

Newport's working harbor has deep ties to competitive sailing, including the America's Cup. The best months run from spring through autumn, with heavy crowds in summer.