From its roots as a shipbuilding port to its current role as America's yachting center, Newport has always been tied to the ocean. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, as well as a plethora of colonial-era structures, are located here. Throughout the year, Newport holds … From its roots as a shipbuilding port to its current role as America's yachting center, Newport has always been tied to the ocean. The International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, as well as a plethora of colonial-era structures, are located here. Throughout the year, Newport holds a variety of festivals and fairs.