Entertainment Guide to Newport

For a small city by the sea, Newport has its share of culture, nightlife and special events. The island area can keep you entertained all night whether you are alone, with a group of colleagues or with your family. By day, visitors enjoy seeing naval ships and yachts from all over the world docked at the water's edge. By night, expect crowds of yachtsmen and sailing crews to fill the downtown area. Spot sailors from Europe and Asia joining in on the fun. Thames Street, where Newport's nightlife happens, runs along the harbor with nearby parking venues, allowing visitors to park and then stroll the area. Bars, cafés, restaurants and shops cram the cobble-stoned street from beginning to end. Expect to find establishments and clubs open late into the night. At Newport mansions along Bellevue Avenue find nighttime classical music concerts and special holiday celebrations.