In
addition to the many fine restaurants, shops, museums, art galleries,
historic homes and antique stores that you will encounter within
walking distance of the Hotel, our previous guests have indicated
the following as some of their favorite activities: |
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1.
Visit the Mansions
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Experience
the opulence of the gilded age, visit the Breakers, RoseCliff, Marble
House and many others.
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2.
Stroll the Cliff Walk |
Walk
the world famous public access walk that combines the natural beauty
of the Newport shore line with the architectural history of Newport’s
gilded age.
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| 3.
Sail Newport Harbor |
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the ocean breeze out on Narragansett Bay, take a harbor tour on
either a sail or power boat and observe the luxury yachts of Newport’s
summer guests. Kayaking and rentals are also available.
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| 4.
A Day at the Beach |
Enjoy
a picnic lunch at one of several area public beaches. 1st Beach
has a carousel, 2nd Beach is the longest and 3rd Beach is best for
Children and Windsurfing. On ocean drive you can find the more secluded
Gooseberry or Bailey’s Beach. |
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| 5.
Tour the Vineyards |
Several
vineyards are close by that offer tours and wine tasting. The Newport
Vineyard supplies our own custom bottling.
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| 6.
Play a set at the International Tennis Hall of Fame |
Located
on Bellevue Avenue, you can play tennis indoors or outdoors on the
only competition grass courts open to the public.
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| 7.
Explore Fort Adams State Park |
Swim,
fish, or have a picnic. At the site of the music festivals you can
see where the soldier’s lived, explore the tunnel system or
climb the bastions for breathtaking views
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| 8.
Observe the wildlife at Norman Bird Sanctuary |
This
300 acre wildlife refuge has over 7 miles of nature trails. Visitors
can enjoy a stroll through the woods or hike to the top of hanging
rock. Bird and nature lovers also enjoy the adjacent Sachuest Point
wildlife refuge with its beautiful rocky coastline.
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| 9.
Go Fly a Kite - Brenton Point State Park |
Located
where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic on Ocean Drive. Enjoy
picnics, hiking or fishing. A favorite pastime is watching the colorful
kites, novices are welcome. |
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| 10.
Relive History |
Step
into the famous Touro synagogue, Redwood Library, Trinity Church,
Colony House and many more... |
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337 Thames Street,
P.O.Box 1440, Newport, RI 02840 |
(401)
849-8600
email :  |