The island on which Newport is located is also called Rhode Island, and both the state and this island might have been named in honor of the Greek Island of Rhodes, possibly because of the shape of the island. There seems to be no confirmation of this. The island on which Newport is located is also known as Aquidneck. This island was the first to be populated by those who left the Massachusetts Bay Colony because of religious differences.
Newport County is alive with the air of history. The City of Newport is not only one of America's oldest cities, the community also has the distinction of having more original colonial period buildings than any other early American city. Throughout the quaint, colonial streets, one can see, visit and personally experience the early American charm with buildings dating back to as early as 1675.
Many people say Portsmouth is one of the most beautiful towns in New England. Wherever you do not see the Bay (56 miles of shoreline), chances are you overlook a farm or pasture. Portsmouth is easy to get to by land, sea or air, and is just a stone’s throw from all the major business centers, activities and attractions in New England. Winter skiing is just two hours to the north, Cape Cod an hour east, historic Newport a few minutes south, beaches and sailing in their back yard.
Tiverton Four Corners is one of Rhode Island's special historic sites which was placed on the National Register in 1974. The history of this rural village dates from the seventeenth century and spans three hundred years.
Today, Tiverton Four Corners has become an important center for antiques, fine art, and decorative crafts. Here you will find historic houses, fine art and antique galleries, gourmet food and a variety of other fine shops. The Tiverton Four Corners area is well known for its quaint stone walls dating back to the 1700s, and pristine pastoral landscapes. There are bike routes and equestrian centers, and trails for nature walks in nearby preserves. It is only 1.5 miles to the nearest public beach for swimming, fishing or picnicking.
