Christmas in Newport

Dec 13, 2025
Newport, RI
$150/person

Newport, with all its charm and elegance is a great place to visit but Christmas time here should not be missed.

A visit to Newport is not complete without a stop to one of the famed mansions, especially all decorated for Christmas. A stroll through the historic district will present itself with beautiful decorated front doors in which Newport has a yearly competition for the best display. With stops at a lighthouse adorned in Christmas lights and magnificent light display at Salve Regina there is bound to be no shortage of photographic opportunities. Admission to The Marble House Mansion is included.

Three colorful front doors decorated with holiday wreaths, each with a different color scheme and design, with festive decorations and fencing in front.
Decorated Christmas tree with ornaments and lights in a grand, ornate room with gold accents, large windows, and classic furniture.

What You’ll Learn

  • Proper settings for indoor, outdoor & night

  • Shooting tips/settings for holiday lights

  • Tripod Use

  • Long exposures

  • Composition

A lighthouse decorated with Christmas lights and wreaths by the water at dusk, with a bridge visible in the distance.

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless camera

  • Wide angle lens

  • Mid range zoom

  • Tripod

  • Star filter if you wish to add extra sparkle to your photos

Decorated entrance to Salve Regina University at night, with blue string lights on trees and wreaths on iron gate.

Physical Difficulty

Walking on level ground.

 

Meeting Information

We will be meeting in the parking lot of the Marble House.

Photo Stops may include:

  • Marble House

  • Streets of historic Newport

  • Goat Island

  • Salve Regina University

  • Jamestown Boathouse and Fire Station

Your Instructor

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