Newport, Vermont travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Newport is a city in the Northeast Kingdom region of Vermont.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Newport

St. Mary Star of the Sea

Roman Catholic church opened in 1909.

Lake Memphremagog

Newport is on the shoreline of the large lake and has a wooden boardwalk that can be walked or biked that leads over the water. It is also rumored that the lake holds a lake monster, Memphre.

Newport Cycle Path

The former Massawippi Valley Railway line from Newport to Lennoxville was abandoned in 1990 and the track removed in 1992. Three segments are now cycle trails: the Newport Cycle Path from Newport to the Canadian border a…

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 78°F; winter lows dip to about 7°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jul and Jun. (climate data from nearby Montpelier)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BTV Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, Burlington — 57 mi away. Directions
PBG Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh — 65 mi away. Directions
PWM Portland International Jetport, Portland — 130 mi away (major hub). Directions

From the south, Newport is most easily accessible using Interstate 91. Taking exits 27 or 28 will lead you into the town. From the north, take Autoroute 55 South from Quebec, and you will find Newport just a few miles after crossing the U.S./Canadian border.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Lake Memphremagog, St. Mary Star of the Sea
Lunch Lago
Afternoon Newport Cycle Path

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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Get in

See

See St. Mary Star of the Sea

Roman Catholic church opened in 1909.

📍 191 Clermont TerraceChecked Jul 2023

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See Lake Memphremagog

Newport is on the shoreline of the large lake and has a wooden boardwalk that can be walked or biked that leads over the water. It is also rumored that the lake holds a lake monster, Memphre.

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Do

Do Newport Cycle Path

The former Massawippi Valley Railway line from Newport to Lennoxville was abandoned in 1990 and the track removed in 1992. Three segments are now cycle trails: the Newport Cycle Path from Newport to the Canadian border and (in Quebec) Beebe Plain to Ayers Cliff and North Hatley to Lennoxville.

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Buy

Shop Pick and Shovel

An independent hardware store turned mega-mart. You can find almost anything in this great spot: a toilet, board game, banana split, or new pet fish.

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Eat

Eat Lago

ItalianPizzaSeafood

A wonderful Italian restaurant. The food is truly artisan, you won't find any overcooked baked ziti here. The salads, pizzas, and seafood are worth highlighting.

📍 Main Street

Video reviews: Instagram reels · TikTok · YouTube

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