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One of the top vacation destinations in the United States, Newport, Rhode Island, offers a combination of historical attractions, cultural events and seaside activities to please many visitors. During the Gilded Age, Newport was the summer playground for Astors, Vanderbilts and other wealthy American families, and many of their mansions along Bellevue Avenue are open to visitors today. Visitors can take in the beauty of the ocean and see the mansions up close by following the Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile public path along the city's eastern side.

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Newport offers many accommodations from national chains to small bed-and-breakfasts to luxury hotels by the ocean. The city's walkable downtown has a concentration of hotels, restaurants and boutique shops along with access to fishing tours and harbor cruises. Newport is easily accessible by car, bus, train and ferry. The nearest major airport is T.F. Green (PVD), 26 miles from Newport.

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Newport has a humid continental climate that can be considered typical for southern New England. The city has visitors year-round, but many signature events like the Jazz and Folk Festivals and the Boat Show are held in the summer. Founded in 1639, the city is home to the nation's largest collection of preserved Colonial-era structures, the oldest standing synagogue and the oldest lending library.