Newport
NH is a quiet, friendly mill town located 6 miles
west of Lake Sunapee between interstates 89 and
91. So quiet in fact that you could drive right
though it and miss most of the fun things to
do!
There
is a wide variety of great places to eat, a thriving
art scene, and wonderful outdoor recreation including
camping, golf, and biking and hiking.
During
the summer months the town common has events
all weekend. Farmers’ Markets are held
on Fridays 3-6pm, flea markets and crafts fairs
on Saturdays, and outdoor concerts on the bandstand
every Sunday. |
|
|
Newport
Arts & Entertainment The
Newport Opera House Performance Center offers a variety
of music and entertainment, ranging from
rock,
jazz, folk,
dancing, theater and children's programs.
The
Newport Library Arts Center is a mini-museum and
art studio that features rotating exhibitions
by
well known
local artists and local art students
as well as art classes and workshops for all
ages.
Art
lovers will want to stop in at the Odds and Ends Antique
Shop in the town center to meet painter
Barbara
Huff and
see her shop full of Newport historical pictures
and her own stunning artwork of abstracts and
landscapes of the
area.
Located
just a block from the town common is the studio of acclaimed
visual artist E. Thor
Carlson.
You should
definitely call and make a reservation to visit
his studio and private art gallery for a personal
tour
hosted by the
artist himself.
Don’t miss "The Train Mural" depicting
the four seasons of New Hampshire along with the many
landmarks of the town of Newport, on display in the center
of town
on the Johnson Block building.
Recreation
in and around Newport
There
is plenty of indoor and outdoor recreation including
hikes in the town forest up to the great views at the
Pinnacle. You can bike or hike the 9 mile long Sugar
River rail trail that passes over two covered railroad
bridges and follows the river all the way to Claremont.
Mt.
Sunapee, Whaleback Mountain, and Vermont’s Mt.
Ascutney are all within a half-hour drive. On selected
dates during the summer Mt. Sunapee runs the ski lift
for aerial sky rides to the top of the mountain.
The
Newport Recreation Department is a town-owned recreational
complex with a new track, baseball and softball
fields, basketball court, tennis courts, ski jumps,
ice rinks and parks.
The
Newport Disc Golf Course is open for playing! 18 holes
starting
at the High School. Discs can be purchased
at NAPA Auto Parts in Newport. Course designer
James Beaulieu is also looking
to start up a Disc Golf club. If you would like more information
send James an email
at JBeaulieu@newport.k12.nh.us.
For
more information about events in Newport see our
Events Calendar page.
Newport
Restaurants
The
Salt Hill Pub
Newport's
newest dining establishment is an Irish themed restaurant
and pub featuring large portions and reasonable prices.
58 Main Street Newport
603-863-7774
|
 |
Fabulous
50's Car Hop Drive-In
One of the few remaining car
hop drive-ins in New England is so much fun
on a warm summer night. You can eat in your
car or use the picnic tables. They also serve
ice cream and on the weekends serve breakfast
from 7am to noon.
308
Sunapee Street, Newport
603-863-5171
|
 |
The
Old Courthouse
Outstanding gourmet cuisine.
30
Main St. Newport (behind the Opera House)
Lunch: Wed - Sat 11:30am - 2pm
Dinner: Wed - Sun from 5pm
Sunday Brunch Buffet: 9:30am - 1:30pm
Closed Mon and Tues. Reservations Appreciated.
603-863-8360
|
 |
Lil'
Red Baron
8 Airport Road, Newport (At
the airport)
Authentic
Mexican food, beer and soft drinks. They make almost
everything from scratch using the freshest hand-picked
ingredients.
603-863-1302 |
 |
Ming
China
This
tiny storefront Chinese restaurant, barely big enough
for its 3 dining tables, has a huge variety on its
menu and serves up large portions of delicious food.
(eat in or take out)
3 South Main St. Newport
603-863-7730
|
 |
Rocky
Cannoli's Red Barn Farm Bakery
This bakery features specialty
gourmet confections, breads and desserts. Have Rocky
cater your next event or stop in for the wonderful selection
of treats for sale.
Located at 72 Sand Hill Rd. off Rt. 11 east.
Thurs & Fri 10am - 1pm, Sat & Sun 10am - 3pm
Mon, Tue, Wed by appt only
603-865-9841
|
|
The
Original Village Pizza
This excellent pizza shop features
thick-crust pizza, Italian style dinner plates and
salads.
7
South Main Street, Newport
603-863-3400 |
 |
|
