7 Reasons to Visit Newport in the Winter

7 Reasons to Visit Newport in the Winter

Have you ever considered going to Newport, RI in the winter? Normally Newport conjures up images of sun, surf and sailing in Narragansett Bay. However, there is something to be said for visiting a major summer tourist destination in the off-season. For the last two years we have visited Newport shortly after Christmas. The first…

Thursday Doors: A Winner in Newport!

Thursday Doors: A Winner in Newport!

Every year, the city of Newport, RI hosts a Holiday Door Decorating Contest as part of its annual Christmas in Newport celebration throughout December. There are various categories including Residential, Restaurant, Bed & Breakfast and Commercial, and in the colonial tradition materials used must be natural. Fruit, pine cones, various types of garland, fresh and dried…