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History
The early inhabitants arrived in 1636 on Aquidneck Island following Anne Hutchinson, who is a noteworthy woman. Anne was casted out of Boston due to her religious principles that made Puritanism’s very foundations extremely challenged. Along with her supporters, Anne followed the course that Roger Williams took when he was also expelled from Massachusetts due to religious reasons. After Anne consulted with Williams, her troop acquired Aquidneck Island from Native Americans. Aquidneck Island was named Rhode Island later on.
The English inhabitants found an empty wilderness upon their arrival. The natives had been living in the region for no less than 5,000 years and developed fishing practices and complex land management. The existing proof points to the huge summer settlement that is now known as downtown Newport, and the native people’s work to clear the land was among the factors that made this town very appealing to English colonizers.
Trading and exporting of silver, candles, rum, furniture, fish, and other valuable products were the major engines of the growth of the economy in the 18th century, and the activities were inevitably connected to the town’s contribution in slave trade, as well as the prevalent slave ownership by families all over the town.
By 1760s, Newport had come forward as among the 5 premier ports in North America, together with Charleston, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. The progression of the economy urged a building development that consisted of hundreds of homes and a plethora of globally significant landmarks that continue to exist at present, such as the Brick Market, Colony House, Trinity Church, and Redwood Library.
Area and Climate
Newport is home to breathtaking architecture, a warm hospitality, magnificent coastal scenery, and a flourishing waterfront downtown. The place is regarded by tons of people as a shining jewel in New England’s coastal crown. From weekend retreats touring the ever-famous Gilded Age mansions that used to be the playground for elite families during summer to a wine tasting in the afternoon through the picturesque vineyards of the town, your choices for exciting activities, beguiling photo opportunities and unique stories are limitless.
The town receives 45” of rain each year, which is higher than the US average of 37”. It receives 22” of snowfall yearly, which is lower than what an average US city receives every year (25”). Newport has 202 sunny days, with July having the highest temperature of about 78 degrees and January having the lowest temperature of 23 degrees.
Real Estate and Cost of Living
The approximate value of a condo or home in 2000 was $166,600 and $401,238 in 2011.
2011’s mean cost for all home units was $616,510, $697,645 for townhomes and attached units, $916,393 for mobile homes, $591,267 for detached homes, $590,447 for 2-unit structures, and $895,556 for 3- to 4-unit structures.
The town’s cost of living in March 2012 was 118.6, which is higher than the US average of 100.
Lifestyle and Things to Do
If you are in search of private and public beaches, you can head to the Aquidneck Island. The First Beach or Easton’s Beach, the biggest public beach, offers a view of the Cliff Walk. The Second Beach or Sachuest Beach in Middletown is the 2nd biggest beach in the region. Furthermore, Gooseberry Beach is an exclusive beach hut, although everyone is welcome here on specific days all year round. It is situated in Ocean Drive, alongside the other exclusive beaches in the town, which include the Hazard’s Beach and Bailey’s Beach.
Among the most well-known attractions in Newport is the Newport Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile public access pathway that borders the beach and was named as a National Recreation Trail. The town is also known for the Brenton Point Kite Festival that takes place yearly at the Brenton Point State Park. In addition, Newport is home to Newport County Club that has hosted the 1995 Men’s US Amateurs and 2007 Women’s US Open. Another point of interest in this town is the Fort Adams, which hosts the Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival every year and is home to Museum of Yachting.
Amenities
Lifestyle
| Property/Community Type | : | Condo |
| Golf Facility(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Coastal Area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Mountain/foot hills area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| Lake Property(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| College Town(College or University Within 15 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Size of Community/Town(25 Mile Radius Estimated) | : | |
| Fitness Facility(Within 2 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
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