#Daydream: Newport Harbor, Rhode Island

We know how it is. You’re stuck at your desk and the day seems to be going on forever. Your mind starts to wander — at first to “anywhere but here,” but then to exotic, faraway lands where your everyday problems and stress melt in the presence of true paradise. You want to go to there, and we want to go with you. Every day at 3 p.m. Eastern, we’ll send you a picture of the place we at Yahoo Travel are daydreaming about so we can all take that mental vacation together. Let’s go to…

Photo: Elliot Gilfix/Flickr

…Newport Harbor! This maritime city boasts a rich colonial history along with stunning coastal views. The Newport Harbor lighthouse served as the first beacon of light to guide mariners into the harbor during the early 1800s. Enjoy the view and watch the sun set over the harbor, pinks and blues streaking the sky.