Newport, Coastal city in Rhode Island, United States
Newport occupies the southern part of Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay, with water access through its natural harbor and multiple beaches.
Founded in 1639 by religious refugees from Massachusetts, Newport expanded into a major colonial port engaged in maritime trade with Africa and West Indies.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame, located in the Newport Casino building from 1880, maintains exhibits about tennis history and conducts tournaments.
The Newport city services office processes water bills, handles parking permits, and manages municipal operations through its location at 43 Broadway.
The White Horse Tavern, constructed in 1673, continues daily operations as the oldest tavern building in the United States.
Location: Newport County
Inception: 1639
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Website: https://cityofnewport.com
GPS coordinates: 41.48800,-71.31262
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
The Breakers
2.3 km
Naval War College
2.6 km
Marble House
3 km
Newport Tower
334 m
Rosecliff
2.6 km
Hammersmith Farm
3.5 km
Rough Point
3.7 km
Beechwood
3.1 km
The Elms
1.2 km
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
2.9 km
Newport Cliff Walk
2.5 km
Touro Synagogue
167 m
Seaview Terrace
2.4 km
Belcourt Castle
3.4 km
Fort Adams
2.8 km
Chateau-sur-Mer
2 km
Ochre Court
2 km
Beaulieu House, Newport
3.1 km
Newport Casino
772 m
Bellevue Avenue Historic District
2 km
Miramar
3.4 km
Fort Wetherill
4 km
Vinland Estate
2.1 km
Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery
965 m
Clingstone
3.4 km
Isaac Bell House
990 m
Coronet
782 m
Brenton Point State Park
5.2 kmReviews
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