The Ultimate Visitor's Guide to Newport, Rhode Island: Where America's History and Coastal Beauty Meet

di Susan Leys (Autore)

Susan A Leys, 2026

Newport, Rhode Island is not just another charming New England coastal town. It is a living, breathing city where nearly four centuries of American history exist alongside world-class sailing, extraordinary architecture, legendary music festivals, and some of the finest seafood on the Eastern Seaboard. And nobody knows it quite like a native Newporter whose family has been part of the city's story since 1796. In this warm, conversational, and deeply personal guide, author Susan Leys takes you beyond the standard tourist itinerary and into the Newport that locals know and love. From the cobblestoned streets of the colonial district to the grandeur of the Gilded Age mansions, from the storied waters of Newport Harbor to the particular quiet of the Point neighborhood on an October morning, this guide captures the soul of one of America's most remarkable cities with the authority of someone who grew up here and the generosity of someone who wants you to love it as much as she does. Inside you will find a richly detailed history of Newport from its founding in 1639 as a haven for religious freedom through its golden age as a maritime port, its transformation into America's premier Gilded Age resort, its proud naval heritage, and its remarkable preservation story. You will find honest, personal perspective on the Newport mansions including the Breakers, Marble House, the Elms, Rosecliff, and Rough Point. You will find the full story of Newport's sailing tradition, from the America's Cup to Sail Newport, and practical guidance on how to get out on the water yourself. You will find seasonal recommendations for every kind of visitor, whether you are coming for the Newport Jazz Festival or Folk Festival in summer, the fall foliage and the Audrain Newport Concours in autumn, the Christmas at the Newport Mansions events in December, or the quiet and dramatic beauty of the city in winter. Written with warmth, honesty, and genuine affection for a city that has been surprising and delighting visitors since 1639, this is the Newport guide that reads like a conversation with your most knowledgeable local friend. Step into your Topsiders. Newport is waiting.

• Autore: Susan Leys
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Susan A Leys
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798224234677