Newport is one of the top travel destinations in the world. Being on the coast, on an island, the temperatures are tempered, milder winters and a welcoming breeze on those hot summer days. The scenic views are unmatched, the variety and quality of restaurants are too many to count. The things to do within miles, unbelievable mansions from the gilded age, State parks, wineries, beaches, boating, and always something special going on all the time in the summer.