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NEWPORT REGATTA
Usually held in mid-July,
the Newport Regatta
features racing in over
20 “One-Design” classes,
where North American
boats compete against
Rose Island and Lighthouse
7 others of like design.
Sailing is only half the
Volunteers man this historic light house
(above) a mile offshore from Newport. Experienced fun – the regatta is the
paddlers kayak to the island for excellent birding. highlight of the summer
social season that starts
at the marinas and spills
over into the lively bars
and restaurants.
NEED TO KNOW
MAP F5
Newport Visitor
Information Center: 23
America’s Cup Ave; 401
845 9123; open daily
The Breakers: 44 Ochre
Point Ave; 401 847 1000;
open daily; adm
Museum of Newport
History: 127 Thames St;
401 841 8770; open
daily; adm
America’s Cup Charters:
401 846 9886; open
9 Fort Adams State Park:
7 3 8 International May–Oct; adm
Tennis Hall
N E W POR T
B RID GE
B R O ADWAY of Fame Harrison Ave; 401 847
Narragansett Bay Play on the grass 2400; open daily
2 courts where US Rose Island Lighthouse:
5 KAY ST EUS TIS AVE tournament tennis
Goat 401 847 4242; open daily
Island was born in 1881. late May–Labor Day
0 T H AM ES S T MEMO R IAL BLVD Easton’s The Hall still hosts
Beach
9 Touro Synagogue: 85
Newport professional matches
Harbor Touro St; 401 847 4794;
WELLINGTON SP R I NG S TR EE T BE L L E VUE AVE NU E Easton played on grass. The call for tour times; adm
AVENUE
Bay excellent museum International Tennis Hall
chronicles the sport.
of Fame: 194 Bellevue
Bowen’s
6 4 1 0 Ave; 401 849 3990; open
Map of Newport Wharf daily (Feb–Mar: closed
You could develop a Tue); adm
Touro
8 nautical swagger walk­ • An inexpensive RIPTA
Synagogue
ing Bowen’s Wharf, the
The oldest synagogue in anchor of Newport’s trolley day pass is the
best way to see Newport.
America, the spare and waterfront activity since • Look for a truck
elegant Touro Synagogue 1760. Head here for sail
was constructed in 1763 or powerboat tours, selling Del’s Lemonade
along Thames Street or
by religious refugees shopping at boutiques, at Fort Adams State Park.
from Spain and Portugal. or casual and fine dining.
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