Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its mansions, shopping, and scenery. Newport begins with three-and-a-half miles of elevated footpaths, providing the perfect view between the rocky coast of the Atlantic Ocean and 350 years of living history, including some of the grandest homes ever built in America. Just a few miles away, the town's picturesque harbor, known as "the sailing capital of the world," is home to America's Cup sailboats, yachts and everything in between. Whether you are visiting with family and friends or escaping for a romantic getaway, you'll find unparalleled beauty, an endless amount of sights and sounds, and endless amounts of ways to discover it all. Newport has something for everyone.