Newport, RI

About Newport

• • Actress Debra Messing, known for "Will & Grace", was born in Newport in 1968.
• • The Touro Synagogue, the oldest synagogue in the U.S., was established here in 1763.
• • The Gilded Age mansions transformed the city into a summer playground for the wealthy.
• • Bellevue Avenue's elaborate mansions once had underground tunnels for servants.
• • The Great Fire of 1690 destroyed much of early Newport's infrastructure.
• • Established in 1639, it was named for its original promise as a "New Port".
• • With about 25,000 residents, the population is similar to that of a small college town.
• • Sitting at only 9 feet above sea level, it is susceptible to coastal flooding.
• • Tourism dominates the economy, drawing visitors to its historic sites and coastline.
• • A breezy, relaxed feeling permeates the salty air and historic streets.
• • The Boston Celtics, a 1.5 hour drive, dominate New England basketball.
• • The International Tennis Hall of Fame is located here, celebrating the sport's greats.

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