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Newport Named a Top 10 American Beach Town to Explore on Foot

 

Huffington Post and the real estate agents at Redfin got together to find the best beach towns in the USA that can be explored on foot.

These pedestrian-friendly destinations are all walking distance to the beach and have plenty of activities to enjoy in town. For each city listed, the Walk Score noted reflects the walkability in the center of town, where you can find great restaurants, live music and plenty of things to do once the sun goes down.

#4 – Newport, RI – Walk Score 94

Just a short distance from Providence and Boston, Newport is an ideal weekend getaway spot for New England residents. The Newport Historic District is a National Historic Landmark, and one of the best preserved colonial towns in the nation. Newport is also home to numerous restored Gilded Age mansions, many of which are open to visitors wanting to experience the unparalleled opulence of the early 20th Century.

See the rest of the list -> Top 10

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