Day Trips

Newport International Film Festival
From June 6-11, Newport plays host once again to the Newport International Film Festival. In seven years, the festival has grown dramatically into one of America’s leading regional film festivals. Annually attracting more than 10,000 filmmakers, celebrities, journalists, and film enthusiasts of all kinds together in a less frenzied, less commercial, and more film-friendly environment, the festival has distinguished itself as one where art ranks before commerce. Visit www.newportfilmfestival.com or their box office at The Colony House, Washington Square, in Newport. Call the film festival office at 846-9100.

Black Ships Festival
The annual Black Ships Festival, July 20-23, commemorates the establishment of trade relations between the U.S. and Japan. The festival features 50+ events that provide the opportunity to see, sample and experience authentic Japanese arts, foods, performances, and traditions. Call 846-2720 or visit www.newportevents.com.

Green Animals Topiary Gardens
Planted in 1880 with 80 pieces of topiary throughout the gardens including animals and birds in addition to geometric figures and designs, sculpted from California privet, yew and English boxwood. The former house of Miss Alice Brayton features an antique toy collection. Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth, 847-1000.

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