Overview
Newport is a small city in the Rocky Mountain foothills of northeast Washington State, on the border with Idaho. It is the county seat of Pend Oreille County.
5 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Newport
Crawford State Park
A day-use park which is mostly about seeing Gardner Cave, the third-largest limestone cave in Washington.
Pend Oreille County Historical Museum
A 1908-vintage train depot, and three 19th-century log cabins relocated to this site, house exhibits of the local history.
Manresa Grotto
A very unusual-looking cave, sacred to the Kalispel people. Perhaps formed by a long-ago inland sea.
Lions Excursion Train
A sightseeing ride in four-wheel railroad bikes, hugging cliffs and crossing trestles along the Pend Oreille river. Spectacular sights. Takes about 2 hours. Operated by the local Lions Club.
Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
A grove of majestic ancient cedar trees, preserved by Teddy Roosevelt. Located on Washington side of the border, but access is from Priest Lake, Idaho.
Newport Rodeo
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)
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.
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
- PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 99 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pend Oreille County Historical Museum, Manresa Grotto
- Afternoon Crawford State Park
Day 2
- Morning Lions Excursion Train, Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
- Afternoon Newport Rodeo
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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See Manresa Grotto
A very unusual-looking cave, sacred to the Kalispel people. Perhaps formed by a long-ago inland sea.
Near Ione and Metaline Falls
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