Newport Lands on Travel and Leisure's "Best Towns for the Holidays" List

It will come as no surprise to many, but Newport has been named as one of America’s “Best Towns for the Holidays” by Travel and Leisure Magazine.

The magazine noted Newport’s history, food scene and overall romantic vibe during the holiday season, recommending readers visit the Newport Mansions to enjoy “sumptuous trees, fine china and decorations.”

And it said the holiday season is a “good time to try Newport’s high-ranking restaurants like the locally sourced Tallulah on Thames” for its three-course prix fixe family dinner night on Sundays, the magazine noted.

Newport ended up 14th on the list, which puts it in the middle of the pack. But Newporters would argue that it probably should be higher, since there’s plenty more to do here during the holiday’s than what Travel and Leisure listed.

Just take a peek at the Christmas in Newport site. There’s something festive happening nearly every day from now until Dec. 31, from religious services to tree decorating and craft party events.

In fact, the whole of Aquidneck Island embraces the holiday spirit with the annual “Cities by the Sea Holiday Shop and Stroll,” which runs each Thursday until Dec. 18.

Businesses across the island offer special discounts and promotions.

Visit NewportRI.com or NewportChamber.com for a list of participating retailers.