Baughan's Northeast Guide -- Rhode Island RI -- Newport County attractions, art galleries, museums, outdoors, regional specialty, boating, fishing, camping, sports, theaters

   
Baughan's Northeast Guide to

Attractions in Newport County RI

   
We currently know of the following activities and sights:
Art galleries Boating/fishing Museums Outdoors
Regional specialty Sports Theaters Other attractions

   
Art galleries

Newport -- Arnold Art - Marine art of America's Cup, Classic Yachts, museum quality custom framing, art supplies.     

Newport -- Roger King Gallery of Fine Arts - The original fine arts gallery of Newport.

   
 

Newport -- Sheldon Fine Art - Carries a wide variety of original paintings, fine art, prints, photography and sculpture. 

Tiverton -- Donovan Gallery - Art gallery featuring New England artists.

Tiverton -- Four Corners Arts Center - A non-profit organization, providing a variety of exhibits, concerts, classes and special events.

Tiverton -- Virginia Lynch Gallery - Contemporary art gallery. 


Boating and fishing

Jamestown -- Sea Ya! Charter Fishing - Charter fishing in Narragansett Bay, Block Island, and offshore waters for shark, tuna and other species. 

Jamestown -- Surfcasting Rhode Island - Guided surfcasting with outdoor writer and shore guide Joe Lyons. 

Jamestown -- Jamestown Boat Yard - Jamestown RI - Full-service boatyard handling mooring, docking, storage, repair and maintenance.

Jamestown -- Jamestown Sailing Gear - Home of the 'Proper' Boat Hook  that can be used as a nautical gift or a yacht club award.

Newport -- Bareboat Sailing Charters - Enjoy bareboat chartering a Beneteau 42' sailboat. 

Newport -- Classic Cruises of Newport - Enjoy the sights along the bay aboard the Schooner Madeleine or the Motor Yacht RumRunner II.

Newport -- Maine Harbors Tide Charts - Individual monthly tide predictions for 17 Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Coast locations.

Newport -- Sara Star Fishing Charters - Offering offshore and inshore bait fishing, trolling, and jigging for Bass, Fluke, Black Fish, and Shark. 

Newport -- America's Cup Charters - Charter an America's Cup winning yacht.

Newport -- Ida Lewis Yacht Club - The clubhouse is located at the Lime Rock Lighthouse in Brenton Cove and Newport Harbor. 

Newport -- International Yacht Restoration School - Teaching the skills and heritage of classic yacht building. 

Newport -- J Class Management - Charter the classic yachts Endeavour and Shamrock V.

Newport -- Newport Yacht Club - Information about the NYC and it's programs including, history, membership, race and events schedule.

Newport -- Sightsailing Inc. - Enjoy a tour of Newport's attractions on a sailing yacht, charter a boat to celebrate a special occasion, or to entertain friends or clients.

Newport -- 12 Meter Charters - Set Sail aboard the America's Cup yachts of Newport

Tiverton -- Sakonnet Boathouse - Offering a full line of kayaks, light sailboats, and accessories, as well as lessons and tours. 


Museums

Jamestown -- Beavertail Lighthouse Museum Association - History of the light, hours of operation, directions, FAQ.

Jamestown -- Conanicut Island Art Association - Encourages art education, produces three major shows a year.

Jamestown -- Dutch Island Lighthouse Society - Working for complete restoration of the historic 1857 Dutch Island lighthouse.

Jamestown -- Watson Farm - Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities - Offers visitors a glimpse into the way life for 300 years.

Middletown -- Prescott Farm - Early 18th century farm, now part of the Newport Restoration Foundation. 

Newport -- Astors' Beechwood Mansion - Beautiful ocean front mansion is the former home of the Queen of American Society, Caroline Astor.

Newport -- Belcourt Castle - Constructed for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, incorporated his love for horses and armor.

Newport -- Doll Museum - Features sales of antique and modern porcelain, cloth, and bisque dolls and toys.

Newport -- Fort Adams - Open to the public for special events, tours, and corporate meetings.

Newport -- Lime Rock (Ida Lewis) Lighthouse - Ida Lewis is the most celebrated lighthouse keeper in American history.

Newport -- Museum of Yachting - Dedicated to the preservation of traditional skills, documents, vessels and artifacts.

Newport -- Newport Mansions - These fabled mansions, the extravagant "summer cottages" of America's Gilded Age portray the opulence of a bygone era.

Newport -- Newport Historical Society - Information about the town's past, walking tours, colonial historic sites open to visitors.

Newport -- Newport Restoration Foundation - The foundation restores and preserves historic art and architecture. 

Newport -- International Tennis Hall of Fame - The world's largest tennis museum featuring exhibits, videos and memorabilia.

Newport -- Museum of Newport History - Introduces visitors to the area's history and architecture.

Newport -- National Museum of American Illustration - The artwork from the golden age of American illustration.

Newport -- Newport Art Museum - Open year round with changing exhibitions and art classes.

Newport -- United States Naval War College Museum - Focus is on the history of the "art and science" of naval warfare. 

Prudence Island -- Prudence Island Light - About the island's historic lighthouse, and information about visiting the site.

Portsmouth -- Friends of the Leonard Brown House at Glen Farm - A project to renovate the historic Brown House


Outdoors

Jamestown -- Beavertail Lighthouse and Park - History, photos, and old postcards. 

Jamestown -- Beavertail State Park - Popular for sightseeing, saltwater fishing, hiking, and naturalist programs. 

Jamestown -- Fort Wetherill State Park - This former coastal defense site, once named Fort Dumpling, sits upon 100 foot high granite cliffs.

Jamestown -- Rhode Island Scuba Sites - Photos and site descriptions of four Jamestown area diving sites.

Middletown -- Norman Bird Sanctuary - 450-acre wildlife refuge open to the public. 

Newport -- Cliff Walk - Brief guide, including map and overview of the geologic features that can be observed.

Newport -- Cliff Walk - Combines views of the ocean, mansions, and a rocky shore line with history. 

Newport -- Ghost Tours of Newport - A walking, lantern led tour of historic Newport.

Newport -- Newport Harbor Walks - Descriptions and directions for great Newport Harbor walks.

Newport -- Rose Island Lighthouse - Currently listed on charts as a private aid to navigation. 

Newport -- Born Family Skating Center - Offers daily public skating, lessons and skate rentals at the Newport Yachting Center. S

Newport -- Newport Gulls Baseball - NECBL - Find the team's schedule, roster, ticket information, directions to Cardines Field.

Newport -- International Tennis Hall of Fame - Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of tennis.

Newport -- Brenton Point State Park - Occupying the former grounds of one of Newport's grandest estates.

Newport -- Fort Adams State Park - Situated at the mouth of the Newport Harbor, best known for its annual summer concerts.

Portsmouth -- Escobar's Highland Farm and Corn Maze - Primarily a dairy farm, they also grow and sell Christmas trees. 

Portsmouth -- Glen Farm Equestrian Center - A family friendly environment to ride.

Portsmouth -- A Horse of Course - Featuring Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinics, Equestrian, Horses for sale, Therapeutic Riding, lessons, boarding

Portsmouth -- Newport Polo Club - Hosts the Newport International Polo Series and offers riding lessons and polo school.


Regional specialty

Little Compton -- Sakonnet Vineyards - Winery and vineyard; tours, and a bed and breakfast available, The Roost.

Newport -- Only in Rhode Island - Shop offering regional specialties, including pottery and other crafts, regional foods.

Portsmouth -- Greenvale Vineyards - Producing Chardonnays, Cabernets, white and red wines from locally grown grapes. 


Sports

Hope Valley -- Fenner Hill Golf Club - Information about public golfing opportunities, membership, restaurant and bar, location, and other topics.

Middletown -- Middletown Youth Football & Cheerleading - Pop Warner and other teams, schedules.

Portsmouth -- Portsmouth Little League - Teams, schedules, standings, registration forms and general information. 

Portsmouth -- Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association - Provides recreational and competitive soccer programs and activities to local children.

Portsmouth -- Starting Horses - Horse training using non-violent methods. 


Theaters

Jamestown -- Island Folk Dance and Song Society - Offers opportunities to participate in and enjoy instrumental and vocal music and dancing. 

Jamestown -- Jamestown Community Theater - A non-profit, volunteer organization, founded in 1990.

Portsmouth -- Common Fence Music Schedule - Promoting concerts of roots, traditional, world and other genres of music.

Portsmouth -- Portsmouth Community Theater - A non profit theater group performs several shows a year in different locations.

Portsmouth -- Friends of Ballroom Dancing - Promoting social dancing on a regular basis for people 18 to 80.


Additional Attractions

Newport -- Calendar of Events - From the Newport Daily News.

Newport -- Christmas in Newport - Month-long program that celebrates the non-commercial traditions of the holiday season. 

Newport -- Winter Festival and Black Ships Festival - Hosts the annual Winter Festival in February and the annual Black Ships Festival in July. 

Newport -- Newport Waterfront Festivals - A celebration of music, food, family and fun right on Newport's historic waterfront. 

Newport -- OnAquidneck.com - Newport, Middletown & Portsmouth events calendar page.

Newport -- Welcome to Haunted Newport! - Month long October, Halloween celebration. 


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