Title: Visit Newport County: Best of Newport County Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Newport County Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Newport County](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Newport County Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Newport County](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Newport County Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Newport County Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport-County.d553248635976433058.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Newport County Travel Guide ## Rhode Island ![The lighthouse, established in 1749 at Beavertail Point, was the granddaddy of all Rhode Island lighthouses and only the third one—after Boston Harbor and Nantucket’s Brant Point—in the American colonies. Today is a museum that features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking. The grounds are open to the public. #Lighthouse #RhodeIsland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183929/c808a0c8-35c0-4077-a0fc-681a38986431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The lighthouse, established in 1749 at Beavertail Point, was the granddaddy of all Rhode Island lighthouses and only the third one—after Boston Harbor and Nantucket’s Brant Point—in the American colonies. Today is a museum that features a collection of information, artifacts, and conversation about the history and site of the third-oldest lighthouse in North America. The lighthouse is located in Beavertail State Park at the end of Beavertail Road, at the southern tip of Conanicut Island. There is free parking. The grounds are open to the public. #Lighthouse #RhodeIsland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183929/c808a0c8-35c0-4077-a0fc-681a38986431.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beavertail State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183929/ec738df6-1752-4121-a91a-a62fb5d51b26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fort Wetherill Jamestown, RI](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183929/91c1b0e4-ac54-4bf5-927b-ef3e082c8f50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sakonnet Point Lighthouse which is located 800 yards off the beach. The lighthouse was constructed in 1884. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6004538/9295b743-4fc0-498c-913b-2baed3c341bc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Newport County [Newport Known for Ports, Historical and Islands ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx180037) Come to Newport to stroll down mansion-lined boulevards, eat in fine harbor-side restaurants, shop in classy boutique stores or enjoy a music festival. ## Reasons to visit - Newport Mansions - The Breakers - Thames Street [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport.dx180037)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Newport-Hotels.d180037.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Middletown Known for Beaches, Dining and Family-friendly ](https://expedia.co.uk/Middletown.dx8866) Middletown is calling! 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