At Christmastime, Newport, Rhode Island Has The Most Enchanting Main Street In The Country
There’s never a bad time to be a Rhode Islander, but the holiday season is an especially magical time to live here — especially if you happen to live near the charming little city of Newport. Christmas in Newport, Rhode Island lasts all December long, with events and displays all over town. But all you have to do to get into the holiday spirit is take a stroll down Thames Street, otherwise known as Newport’s Main Street, and take in the seasonal sights.
If it’s been a while since you’ve spent time in Newport, December is the perfect time to go. Have you spent Christmas in Newport, Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments!
While Newport Is as charming as can be during the holidays, check out a few other charming Rhode Island Christmas towns.
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Christmas In Newport, Rhode Island
What else is there to see and do in Newport, Rhode Island at Christmas?
The following are some of the events in Newport, Rhode Island around Christmas time:
- Holiday Lantern Tour by the Museum of Newport History
- Holidays at the Newport Mansions
- Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff
- A Rough Point Holiday at Rough Point Museum
- Hot Chocolate Bar at The Chanler at Cliff Walk
- Santa Magic at Long Wharf
- Hotel Viking’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in the Courtyard
- The Annual Bowen’s Wharf Treet Lighting
- The Annual Doorway Decorating Contest
- Christmas Open House at the Irish History Museum
- Coastal Queen’s Holiday Cocktail Cruise
This list just scratches the surface of all there is to do in Newport during the holiday season!
Which Newport mansions host events during the holiday season?
Of the 11 Newport mansions opened to the public, the following host holiday events:
- The Breakers hosts its annual Sparkling Lights outdoor holiday lights event.
- Marble House hosts a Holiday Tea at the Chinese Tea House and you can view holiday decorations inside the mansion..
- You can also view holiday decorations at The Elms