On April 18, 2006 they demolished the old bridge on the right side of this pic. It has always been a point of attraction as I bring yet another VTer to Newport.
It was quite strange when I first... more
Rhode Island is Red Sox Country. I am a Yankee fan and it is disappointing to come to Newport during baseball season and have to endure the Red Sox on the TV. We did once find the Yankees on the TV in... more
Something to consider before heading to Newport is to become a member of the Preservation Society Of Newport County. Becoming a member helps to support the preservation of the various mansions; it... more
In all of the rooms we have ever stayed, we always had a radio or sound system. It's nice to have music in the background and we like to have it playing when we... more
Newport Storm is a local Rhode Island beer. It was advertised all over the place on walls, menus and in bars. we were in Cafe Zelda and I decided to try it for... more
The Food & Wine Festival is a yearly event held the last week of September at Newport and is an excellent way to eat and drink yourself around Newport. You'll... more
Every year usually the last week of June the Preservation Society of Newport County holds its Flower Show at Rosecliff.The show features outdoor garden... more
THE BREAKERS. Newport's most palatial summer residence, the symmetry of design, opulence and lavish use of alabaster, marble, mosaics, and antique woods rival... more
Over the years Newport has become one of my many homes away from home. I do not live here but I feel comfortable and have started to know the town like I do. I have favorite places to go for food, for...
Mansions, mansions, and more mansions. I must admit, what first drew me to Newport isn't the reason why I continued to return. I have a passion for history, architecture and castles (or the equivalent...
Newport has a long and glorious history filled with romance, mystery, opulence and plenty of fun. A trip to Newport is never complete without a tour of at least ONE of the great mansions of the...
The city of Newport is situated on Aquidneck Island, and was settled in 1639, and incorporated in 1784. The economy of this historic city, a port of entry, revolves chefly around its many naval...
This was a quick trip, so this is likewise quickly readable page. I had been wanting to visit Newport for a few years to see the famous mansions that line its equally famous Cliff Walk. What I...
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