Newport, Rhode Island, is a picturesque seaside city on Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay. With around 25,000 residents, Newport is renowned as a New England summer resort and is famous for its historic mansions and rich sailing history.
The city has a wealth of attractions and landmarks, including the iconic Newport Harbor, The Breakers mansion, the historic White Horse Tavern, the Cliff Walk, the Old Colony House, and the Newport Tower. Newport has earned several nicknames, including "City by the Sea," "Sailing Capital of the World," "Queen of Summer Resort," and "America's Society Capital."
Newport has a notable sporting heritage, having hosted the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf. Additionally, it was the site of every challenge for America's Cup between 1930 and 1983. The city is also home to Salve Regina University and Naval Station Newport, which houses essential Navy institutions like the United States Naval War College and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.
With its charming colonial-era architecture and maritime heritage, Newport serves as the county seat of Newport County. While it was famously referred to as the location of the "Summer White Houses" during the administrations of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and President John F. Kennedy, Newport no longer has any governmental functions beyond court administrative and sheriff corrections boundaries.
