Newport provides a wide range of photonics technology and products designed to enhance the capabilities and productivity of our customers’ applications.

Plan your visit to Newport, Rhode Island and our nearby coastal communities! As the official tourism resource, we'll help you find fun things to do, hotels, events, restaurants, and trip planning information.

Newport was the most important port in colonial Rhode Island, and a public school was established in 1640. The commercial activity that raised Newport to its fame as a rich port began with the immigration of a second wave of Portuguese Jews, who settled there around the middle of the 18th century.

The City of Newport is embarking on a resident-driven process to update our community’s Comprehensive Plan! A Comprehensive Plan is a document that sets out the City’s future vision and priorities, guiding growth, development, and preservation for decades.

The Newport Mansions offers a unique trip through 250 years of American history, architecture, art and landscape design.

When you have 387 years of history under your belt, you’re bound to have some epic “firsts.” Some are more well-known than others. Unparalleled history lingers around every corner here in Newport. Walk these cobblestone byways and pass by the oldest synagogue in the country, or step foot in America's oldest tavern.

The City of Newport is located on the southern tip of Aquidneck Island, roughly 30 minutes south of Providence, 1.5 hours from Boston, 3 hours from New York City.