This Rhode Island Christmas Town Is Straight Out Of A Norman Rockwell Painting
By Beth Price-Williams|Published December 02, 2022
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Most of us would probably agree that the whole of Rhode Island looks like an artist’s masterpiece. But when you stroll through this enchanting Rhode Island Christmas town, you might feel as though you’ve become part of a Norman Rockwell painting. With its twinkling lights, picturesque storefronts, and shimmering Christmas trees, the charming town is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Stroll along the quaint streets of historic Newport, a storybook town that becomes even more enchanting when the snow begins to fall.
Newport at Christmastime is perhaps best known for Holidays at The Newport Mansions. Marvel at elegantly-decorated mansions -The Breakers, Marble House, and The Elms - on a tour.
Explore a magical wonderland of twinkling lights at The Breakers, which hosts an outdoor, walk-thru Christmas lights display all season long. Holidays at the Newport Mansions runs through the beginning of the year.
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Bowen's Wharf also transforms into a Christmas wonderland, annually hosting a Christmas tree lighting.
Newport boasts an entire menu of holiday fun all through December. Join such activities as a Holiday Lantern Tour of Newport with the Museum of Newport History and a holiday stroll along Franklin Street.
Stop by one of the town's restaurants, too. Many serve delicious dishes and delightful views, made even prettier by the twinkling lights of the season.
What’s your favorite Christmas town in Rhode Island? Newport? Somewhere else? Let us know in the comments! Then feel as though you’ve stepped into a Hallmark movie when you visit these Rhode Island towns during Christmastime.
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