A friendly guide to a summer weekend in Newport Rhode Island. Top sights food lodging transport and smart tips.

Newport, Rhode Island blends seaside elegance with deep American history. Whether you’re visiting for the mansions, sailing, ...

But for a true Rhode Island experience, hit up a seafood shack. Flo’s Clam Shack opened in 1936 and remains the epitome of a fisherman’s joint, serving fried clams and chowder.

RI FOOD & DINING 10 must-attend food and wine festivals in Rhode Island this summer From dining inside one of the Newport mansions to chowing down classic New England seafood, here’s a roundup ...

The story begins with Gilded Age artist Howard Gardiner Cushing. His is not a household name but he could have been if he ...