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Newport County is one of five counties located in the U.S. state of Rhode Island. As of the 2020 census, the population was 85,643. It is also one of the seven regions of Rhode Island. The county was created in 1703.
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Newport County, Rhode Island. Once referred to as "America’s First Resort," Newport has been welcoming visitors from around the world for nearly 400 years. Recently named by Conde Nast Traveler one of the top destinations in the nation, it never disappoints.
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Home. Visitor Info. Our Coastal Communities. nine coastal communities. Newport and Bristol counties make up a coastal community like none other. While the City of Newport may be considered the hub, including Barrington, Bristol, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren make this place extraordinary. DISCOVER MORE.
The city is a must-visit destination for those seeking natural beauty and coastal charm. Read about more great things to do & places to visit in this region! Rough Point. 680 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 Phone: 401-847-8344. Tour Doris Duke’s art-filled mansion on Newport’s waterfront.
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Newport is a seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island, United States. It is located in Narragansett Bay, approximately 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Providence, 20 miles (32 km) south of Fall River, Massachusetts, 74 miles (119 km) south of Boston, and 180 miles (290 km) northeast of New York City.
We hold in public trust the Newport Mansions which are an integral part of the living fabric of Newport, Rhode Island. These sites exemplify three centuries of the finest achievements in American architecture, decorative arts, and landscape design spanning the Colonial era to the Gilded Age.