Few people are aware of New England region wine production. Newport Vineyards is today the region’s largest grower of wine grapes. The winery, located in a complex including a restaurant, gallery, bakery and gift shop, is open to the public for tours and wine tastings. Open daily, 10am-5pm, and noon-5pm Sun.

Tel: (401) 848 5161
www.newportvineyards.com

Looking for a More Exclusive Experience? For those who want something truly special, book a personal or private tour. With your own expert guide leading the way, you and your guests will immerse yourselves in the luxury and stories of the Gilded Age. Enjoy a personalized journey through lavish rooms and grand halls and hear about the families who once lived and entertained here.

To reserve an Exclusive Experience, contact us at 401-847-1000 x104 or [email protected].

Known as IYRS, this is a non-profit institution located in an historic building downtown by the water and dedicated to education and maritime preservation. Visitors can tour the museum, watch students restore Gilded Age yachts or even build their own small wooden boat. A not-to-be-missed unique experience. Tel: (401) 848 5777 Fax: (401) 842 0669 https://www.iyrs.edu

World class museum celebrating entire history of the sport and its heroes. Features exhibits, videos, memorabilia of the game, its past and present stars. Located inside a beautiful Victorian home. Tournaments with past and present champions are organized every year on their 13 grass courts.

Tel: (401) 849 3990
www.tennisfame.com

Adorable and unique quaint boutique featuring a delightful collection of hand made porcelain dolls, marionettes, miniatures, and doll houses. Doll houses built to order and doll hospital and repair services. A must visit! Tel: (401) 849 5440 www.miniatureoccasions.com

Beautiful glassblowing studio & gallery, with an exquisite selection of hand blown glass ornaments, animals and fruits, perfume bottles, vases and bowls, paperweight etc… All designed and made onsite by Matthew Buechner, also a well known sailor. Visitors are welcome to watch the artist who also offers glass blowing lessons. Open Mon to Fri 10-5pm, Sat noon-4pm, Sun 12:30-4pm.

Tel: (401) 846 0576
[email protected]
www.thamesglass.com

Family-owned jeweler, established almost 30 years ago, and a Newport landmark. Two downtown locations, showcasing an exquisite selection of both contemporary and antique jewelry, paired with the old-fashioned traditions of quality, personal service and value. All pieces are carefully selected for their craftsmanship, quality of gemstones and unique beauty. Portobello also creates original designs. So, if you are looking for vintage and estate pieces, a distinctive engagement ring or a one-of-a-kind contemporary piece, Portobello is the place to visit.

The long beach located after the Vieux Port is a good spot for kitesurfing and windsurfing especially with S, SE or E wind (some waves) or W, SW wind (flatter water).

Eole Sensations is a kitesurfing and paragliding school based in La Ciotat. They also have paddle boards rental and aqua gym classes.. Rental shack open from May to September, located by Port St Jean, Av des Vieux Moulins. Cell: +33(0)6 33 90 34 76 contact is Sébastien, available year round on RDV. www.eole-sensations.com

Patagonia store with an expanded inventory of men’s, women’s, kid’s clothes and luggage. World renowned brand for its durable and environmentally friendly clothing and practices. Tel: (401) 845 2196

La Ciotat stretches along almost 20 km of coast line and offers a choice of sandy or pebble beaches as well as narrow creeks. Close to the shipyards are the famous Calanques of Mugel and Figuerolles, each one with a narrow sandy beach. On the other side of town, there is a long sandy beach, lined with hotels, restaurants and bars.