Bristol's Annual Fourth of July Celebration, established in 1785, is the oldest continuous celebration of its kind in the United States.

The largest and grandest of the Newport Mansions, the Breakers was built between 1893 and 1895 as Cornelius Vanderbilt II's summer "cottage." The 125,000-square-foot house and 13 acres of grounds are open daily for self-guided tours.

Sachuest Beach—or Second Beach—has a mile of sand. Both beaches have concession stands, bathrooms, changing areas, showers, grills, and picnic tables

In 1881, the Tennis Hall of Fame—then a social club called the Newport Casino designed by the noted architectural firm McKim, Mead & White—hosted the first U.S. National Lawn Tennis Championships. Today, that tournament is the US Open, which takes place on hard courts in Flushing Meadows, Queens. For the original experience, the Tennis Hall of Fame's grass courts are open to the public for play.

This 3.5-mile walkway runs along the ocean and offers the best vantage point to see some of the city's most spectacular Gilded Age mansions. The Cliff Walk is free, open to the public, and open daily from sunrise to sunset.

The Rhode Island Division operates along the Old Colony Railroad, built in 1862. The rails meander alongside spectacular Narragansett Bay offering riders unique views that include Jamestown, the Mount Hope Bridge, Hog Island Lighthouse, and coastal woodlands.

It's an activity that anyone can enjoy—no matter their age.

The Newport International Polo Series matches are held each Saturday from June to September.

There are three in the area to choose from: Newport Vineyards in Middletown, Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth, and Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards in Little Compton.

Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Company was founded in 1999 by four college friends. Today, the brewery serves more than 10 beers on tap at its tasting room.

Stroll along the Bowen’s Wharf and Bannister’s Wharf, which feature iconic Newport dining destinations like the Black Pearl and the Clarke Cooke House. Get your preppy shopping fix at Kiel James Patrick and find nautically inspired goods at the Sail Loft and Sea Bags too.

A great spot to enjoy some fresh oysters and to sip on your favorite cocktail while overlooking the Newport Bridge.

A trolley tour offers the opportunity to see the city from a new angle, and Viking Tours has three options: a 90-minute Scenic Overview Tour, a three-hour Grand Mansion Tour, and a four-hour Vanderbilts' Newport tour.

One of the most popular activities at Fort Adams State Park is taking a 2.5-mile walk around the fort and soaking in the stunning views of Newport Harbor.

The White Horse Tavern began serving guests in 1673, making it the oldest restaurant in the United States and the tenth oldest in the world. It serves a farm-to-table menu for dinner nightly.