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A New England city is one of the most welcoming places in the U.S. in 2025, according to Booking.com
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For a New England getaway with good vibes, look no further than Newport, according to Booking.com.
Newport was named among the most welcoming places in the U.S. for 2025 by Booking.com, according to information from the company shared with Boston.com.
The seaside city, known as the sailing capital of the world, offers Gilded Age mansions, restaurants, shopping, museums, and more. Newport’s Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile scenic walk along the coast with panoramic ocean views.
Booking.com also named the following as top places to stay in Newport: Wellington Resort, a waterfront resort overlooking Newport Harbor, and the Marshall Slocum Inn, a boutique hotel near the waterfront and downtown.
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The list is part of Booking.com’s 13th Annual Traveler Review Awards, based on more than 360 million verified customer reviews.
In April, Newport was named among the 10 best small coastal towns in America by USA Today. Planning a trip there? Check out the top 12 things to do in Newport, courtesy of Discover Newport.
Here is the full list of the most welcoming places in America, according to Booking.com:
1. St. Augustine, Florida
2. Cape May, New Jersey
3. Newport, Rhode Island
4. Joshua Tree, California
5. Sedona, Arizona
6. Lahaina, Hawaii
7. Oakhurst, California
8. Waikoloa, Hawaii
9. Prescott, Arizona
10. Broken Bow, Oklahoma
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