Guide to a Holiday Season Weekend Trip to Newport, Rhode Island
, 2022-12-08 02:00:00,
Boston’s little sister to the south is defining festive this season.
The Breakers, a Newport mansion, is illuminated for the holiday season. / Photo by Dave Hansen/The Preservation Society of Newport County
You can enjoy the best parts of the holidays this month without the urban chaos. Escape the Hub with a quick jaunt to Newport, Rhode Island, where its classic coast will soothe you. A 90-minute drive lands you in the City by the Sea with all its seasonal splendor—think twinkly lights, holiday gallery nights, Santa sightings, hot toddies by the fire pit, and charming boutiques offering shopping specials so you can tackle everyone on your list.
Read on for recommendations on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do on a quick holiday-season getaway, whether you’re looking for a luxe experience or something a little more casual.
This guide was published on December 8, 2022; watch for updates for future holiday seasons.
Where to stay
Lodging options abound in Newport and neighboring Middletown and Portsmouth, including hotels, motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, and Airbnb/VRBO options. While rooms fill quickly year round, you can find a last-minute deal this season if you’re on the hunt.
Book a luxe suite at the Vanderbilt, the historic downtown mansion that channels Gatsby in his heyday. With velvet…
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