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Newport is a beautiful seaside city in Rhode Island that is famous for its mansions and for hosting the Newport Jazz Festival.

Contents 1 Get in 1.1 By Car 1.2 By Air 1.3 By boat 2 Get around 2.1 Taxis 2.2 Limousine 3 See 3.1 Mansions 3.2 Museums 3.3 Movies 4 Do 4.1 Beaches 4.2 Fishing 4.3 Golf 4.4 Events 5 Learn 6 Buy 7 Eat 7.1 Budget 7.2 Mid-range 7.3 Splurge 8 Drink 9 Sleep 10 Get out

Get in

By Car

To get into Newport, or anywhere on Aquidneck Island, you can take one of three bridges: The Newport Bridge (Claiborne Pell Bridge), from Jamestown, The Sakonnet River Bridge, from Tiverton, or the Mount Hope Bridge, from Bristol.

By Air

• T.F. Green Airport (PVD)[1] in Warwick offers many low cost and regular flights to many cities in the United States. Boston's Logan Airport (BOS) is much larger and is generally used for most international flights.

• Newport State Airport, Phone: +1 401-846-9400. Located in nearby Middletown, this airport is small and does not offer commercial flights. It does accommodate small private planes and helicopters.

By boat

There are many marinas in Newport harbor that offer dock space for sailboats, powerboats, million dollar yachts, and even cruise ships that set anchor in the harbor.

• Jamestown and Newport Ferry, Bowen's Landing in Fort Adams State Park, Phone: +1 401-423-9900. Stops at Ferry Wharf, Jamestown and Goat Island. $8 one-way, $14 round trip.

Get around

Newport is a great town for walking. Most of the restaurants and shops are packed into the harbor area, perfect for walking but difficult for driving and finding a parking space.

There is also the option of using the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

• R.I.P.T.A., Phone: +1 401-781-9400, [2]. RIPTA has authentic looking trolleys that travel around Newport and offer bus trips all around the state of Rhode Island.

Taxis

• Cozy Cabs, Phone: +1 401-846-2500.
• Yellow Cab, Phone: 1-401-846-1500.
• Moriarty’s Taxi, Phone: +1 401-841-0030.

Limousine

• Newport Limousine Service, LLC., Phone: +1 401-418-4301.
• Paradise Limousine Service, Phone: +1 401-847-2704.

See

• Famous Cliff Walk, [3]. - Dedicated in 1975, this 3.5 mi. (5.6 km) public access walkway is a beautiful walk that must be taken. Some of the best views in New England can be seen from this beautiful area. This walk allows you to see and be a part of the Atlantic ocean that day. Wildlife can be seen everywhere.

• Brenton Point State Park, Ocean Drive, [4].

• Fort Adams, 1 Lincoln Drive, Phone: +1 401-841-0707, [5]. Visit the architectural masterpiece to see where soldiers lived, enter the casemates, explore the tunnel system, and climb the bastions for breath taking views. Consider renting the fort with its 6 acre parade field with North Lawn on the water for your special function. Fort Adams housed soldiers from 1824 to 1950; today it stands for your enjoyment. Tours are available from June to October. Admission $8.00; ages 6-17 $5.00; 5 and under free.

• Fort Adams State Park, [6].

• Newport Gulls Baseball Team, 20 Americas Cup Avenue, Phone: +1 401-849-4982, [7]. The team plays a 42 game summer schedule, consisting of 21 home games, plus a Team USA Exhibition and the playoffs, at historic Cardines Field, which dates back to 1908. The New England Collegiate Baseball League is composed of 12 teams in all 6 New England states. The Gulls also host 6 summer camps located throughout Aquidneck Island, benefiting the youth of Newport County. Adults $4.00; Ages 13-18, Seniors, and Military ID's $2.00; under 12 $1.00. Seasons passes are $50.00.

• National Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Phone: 1-401-849-3990, [8]. 9:30AM-5PM. A non-profit institution made to preserve the history of tennis. Built in 1880, it shows the icons of tennis. Visitors of all ages can come to this historical casino and experience the art gallery, and the plaques that commemorate the great players.” Admission: adults $8, seniors, military or students with ID $6, under 16 $4, family rate $20.

Mansions

Newport's famous mansions are huge and opulent with beautiful gardens, [9].

• Belcourt Castle[10], Bellevue Av. Built between 1891 and 1894 for Oliver Belmont. Privately owned but open to the public.
• The Breakers, Ruggles Av. Built between 1893 and 1895 by the Vanderbilt family. The Preservation Society of Newport County now owns The Breakers.
• Chateau-sur-Mer, Bellevue Av.
• Chepstow, Ruggles Av.
• The Elms, Bellevue Av.
• Hunter House, Washington St.
• Isaac Bell House, Bellevue Av.
• Kingscote, Bellevue Av.
• Marble House, Bellevue Av.
• Ochre Court, Ochre Point Av.
• Rosecliff, Bellevue Av.
• Rough Point, Bellevue Av.

Museums

• International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, 194 Bellevue Av., Phone: +1 401-849-3990, Toll-free: +1 800-457-1144, Fax: +1 401-849-8780, [11]. Features the only professional tennis events played on grass in North America as well as the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum, which holds the largest collection of tennis memorabilia in the world. The Newport Casino also features several facilities for special events, including cocktail parties, receptions and meetings.

• Museum of Yachting, Fort Adams Dr. in Fort Adams State Park, Phone: 401/847-1018, fax: 401/847-8320' E-mail: museum@moy.org, [12]. Mid May-Oct, 10AM-5PM. $5/$4.

• Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Av., Phone: +1 401-848-8200, Fax: +1 401-848-8205, email: info@newportartmuseum.com, [13]. Labor Day to Memorial Day: M-Sa 10AM-4PM, Su 12PM-4PM; Memorial Day to Labor Day Mo-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 12PM-5PM.

• Naval War College Museum, 686 Cushing Road, Phone: +1 401-841-4052, [14]. Year round, M-F 10AM-4PM, 12PM-4PM on weekends Jun-Sep. Closed holidays. For reservations call at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations and photo identification are necessary for entry onto the Naval Station.

• Samuel Whitehorne House Museum, 416 Thames St., Phone: +1 401-849-7300, [15].

• Touro Synagogue National Historic Site, 85 Touro Street, Phone: +1 401-847-4794, [16]. Afternoons exc. Sa. Hours vary by season. The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven from religious persecution in the Caribbean. Adults $5, under 13 free.

Movies

• Opera House Movie Theater, 19 Touro Street, Phone: +1 401-847-3456.
• Jane Pickens Movie Theater, 49 Touro Street, Phone: +1 401-846-5252, [17].
• Holiday Cinemas, West Main Road, Middletown, Phone: +1 401-847-3456.

Do

• Amazing Grace Harbor Tour, Sayer’s Wharf, Phone: +1 401-847-9109, [18].
• Newport Grand (gambling), 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Phone: +1 401-849-5000, [19]. Daily 10AM-1AM.
• Boating/Sailing.
• Sovereign Bank Skating Center, at Newport Yachting Center, Phone: +1 401-846-1600 ext. 200 [20]. Outdoor rink with lighting. Seasonal.
• Skydiving, Phone: +1 401-845-0393, [21].
• Surfing.
• Sea Kayaking.
• SCUBA Diving.

Beaches

• Eastons Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., [22]. Known as one of the prettiest beaches in Newport. It is also known as the first beach, and is recognized for its carousel. It is a typical New England beach. It has a beautiful view of a cliff walk. Also there are restaurants and food on site or within walking distance.
• Sachuest Beach, [23].
• Kings Beach.
• Fort Adams State Beach, [24].
• Gooseberry Beach, [25].

Fishing

There are many places in Newport and the rest of Aquidneck Island to go fishing. Saltwater fishing for striped bass, bluefish, and blackfish is the way to go. Being on an island, there are many places to fish from. Some of the best spots with easy public access are Fort Adams, Brenton Point, Castle Hill, and any of the public beach areas. You can also charter a fishing boat out of one of the many marinas.

• Newport Quest Fishing Charters, [26].
• Flaherty Charters (Middletown), [27].
• The Saltwater Edge, [28].

Golf

• Newport National Golf Club, 324 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown, +1 401-848-9690, [29]. 18 holes, par 72, 7,244yards, rating: 74.4, slope: 138. Rated #1 in Rhode Island by Golf Digest and GolfWeek.
• Montaup Country Club, 500 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, Phone: +1' 401-683-0955, fax: +1 401-683-9230, [30]. 18 holes, par 71, slope 130. Semi-private.
• Jamestown Country Club, 245 Conanicus Road, Jamestown, +1 401-423-9930,[31]. 9 holes, par 72, 6096 yards, rating 69.7, slope 110.
• Green Valley Country Club, 371 Union Street, Portsmouth, +1 401-847-9543, Starter: +1 401-842-0126, [32]. 18 holes, par 71, Rating 72.6, slope 128.

Events

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade This is the place to be for St. Patrick’s Day. The parade kicks off the day, while countless parties and festivities follow until the wee hours of the night. Parade route: City Hall to Washington Square to Thames Street and ending at Augustine’s Church.

• Bowen’s Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting, First Saturday in December, America’s Cup Ave., [33]. Phone: +1 401-849-2120. Frosty the Snowman arrives at 4:30 p.m., children’s musical program begins at 5 p.m. The mayor lights the tree at 6 p.m. and Santa arrives by a Coast Guard Crash Boat (weather permitting) immediately after tree lighting.

• Christmas at the Newport Mansions, Bellevue Ave., Phone: +1401-847-1000, [[34]. Marble House, the Elms and the Breakers are open and decorated for the holiday season. Celebrate a timeless holiday season amid elegantly decorate surrounding. All three houses are adorned with period-inspired ornaments, elaborate yuletide decorations and ring with music of the season.

• Newport Winter Festival - Citywide, +1 401-847-7666, [35]. Features more than 150 individual events combining food, music and entertainment for all ages. Includes concert series, sand sculptures, chili cook-off, citywide scavenger hunt, ice sculpting competition, children’s fair, pizza cook-off and fantasy auction.

• Newport Jazz Festival. A famous annual festival held every August at Fort Adams State Park since 1954.
• Newport Waterfront Festivals, [36].
• Sunset Music Festival.
• Newport Waterfront Irish Festival.
• Taste of Rhode Island.
• International Great Chowder Cook-off.
• International Oktoberfest.
• Newport Waterfront Irish Festival.

Learn

• Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Phone +1 401-847-6650, [37].
• Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI Newport Campus), [38].
• Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd. (on Newport’s Naval Base), [39].

Newport is a great place to learn and take classes in a variety of different activities. Scuba diving and sailing are two incredible summer activities that you can learn in Newport. Learn to dive at the Newport Diving Center and learn to sail at the Newport Sailing School. There are art classes available at the Newport Art Museum. The classes are offered year round and are an enjoyable option if you find yourself in Newport during the “off” season (September to May).

Buy

• Brick Marketplace, America's Cup Av. at Thames St., [40]. Four acres of shops.

Eat

There are many good restaurants in Newport, especially for seafood.

Budget

• Flos Clam Shack, 4 Wave Avenue, Phone: +1 401-847-8141, [41]. Closed Jan. Fried seafood, raw bar, cold beer. Best fried clams around, and close to the beach!

• Ocean Coffee Roasters, 22 Washington Sq., Phone: +1 401-846-6060. Diner serving breakfast until 2PM. Bagels, muffins, soups, salads, too.

Mid-range

• Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St, Phone: +1 401-849-6334, [42]. Steaks, seafood, drinks, great clam chowder.

• Mooring Restaurant, Sayers Wharf, Phone: +1 401-846-2260, [43]. Newport's premier waterfront seafood restaurant. Featuring one of the state's most extensive wine lists.

• Smokehouse Cafe, Sayers Wharf, Phone: +1 401-848-9800, [44]. Outdoor eating featuring ribs, smoked corn and crab chowder, along with plenty of other smoked items.

• Wharf Pub & Deli, 37 Bowen's Wharf, +1 401-846-9233, [45]. Pub with a family atmosphere. Good beer selection.

Splurge

Newport is one of the states most quaint sea towns. It harbors some of the finest sea-food restaurants in the area. However, if sea-food is not your style, Newport still has plenty of other fantastic dining options.

• 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille, 22 Bowens Wharf, Phone: +1 401-841-8884, [46]. Located on the waterfront in the heart of historic downtown Newport, Rhode Island. Serving prime beef, New England's finest seafood, 35 wines by the glass and over 500 labels on our wine list, we invite you to visit us and enjoy "a little bit of tenderness" at one of Newport's best.

• Castle Hill Inn & Resort, Ocean Dr, Phone: +1 401-841-8884, [47]. The Inn's chefs artfully craft fresh local fish, regional meats, and produce into a distinctly native, seasonal menu, served in four dining rooms. From appetizers to desserts, imaginative presentation and exceptional taste characterize Castle Hill Inn's fine dining experience. Has been awarded The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence consecutively for the past five years.

• Christie’s, Christie’s Landing Off 351 Thames St., Phone: +1 401-847-5400, [48]. Lunch (11:30AM-3:30PM) and dinner daily. At this Newport icon you can dine at the waterfront on the dock. Seafood the specialty.

• Dining at the Viking, Phone: +1 800-556-7126, [49]. Hotel Viking provides exceptional Newport restaurants in which to savor local seafood and elegant New England cuisine. An integral part of our legendary Rhode Island hotel, these trademark restaurants offer diners with perfect blend of fine cuisine and rich historic ambience.

• White Horse Tavern, Marlborough and Farewell Sts., Phone: +1 401-849-3600, [50]. Lunch and dinner daily except no lunch M-W. A meetinghouse for Rhode Island's General Assembly in colonial times, they provide top-notch food and service. Reservations and jacket required.

Drink

• There are way too many bars to list. The best way to find what you like is to walk around and try them all. Most bars are all in the downtown area, Upper Thames St., Lower Thames St., America’s Cup Blvd., Memorial Av., and Bellevue Av.

• Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough St., Phone: +1 401-849-1408. Voted best pub in RI by the readers of RI Monthly Magazine. Lively place with good burgers.

Sleep

Newport is a city that is very well known for its tourism. Unfortunately, sometimes that makes it difficult to find a suitable place to spend a few nights. The city offers three types of venues for overnight accommodations; hotels, bed and breakfasts, and condominiums. A great solution to the myriad of options is a reservation service. Newport Reservations at 1-800-842-0102 [51]has relationships with most of the hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns and motels in the area and doesn't charge for their services.

The most common option is that of a bed and breakfast. Newport is filled with both privately owned and corporate establishments.

There are a few big hotels, and an abundance of Bed & Breakfasts. In season, it's expensive everywhere, and many places require multiple night stays.

• The Black Duck Inn, 29 Pelham Street, Phone: +1 401-841-5548, [52].

• John Easton House, 23 Catherine Street, Phone: +1 401-849-6246, [53].

• Spring Street Inn, 353 Spring St., Phone: +1 401-847-4767. [54].

Bed and Breakfasts are not the only way to stay in Newport. There are also many famous hotels and condominiums.

• Fairfield Resort Condominiums, [55].

• Newport Marriott, 25 Americas Cup Av., Phone: +1 401-849-1000, Fax:+1 401-849-3422, [56]

• Marshall Slocum Guest House, 29 Kay St., Phone: +1 401-841-5120 or Toll Free: +1 800-372-5120, [57]. It offers a full breakfast, afternoon refreshments, and nightly sweets. Inclusive packages with mansions, tours and a lobster dinner are also offered.

• The Almondy Inn, 25 Pelham St, Phone: +1 401-848-7202, fax: +1 401-848-7299, [58]. A Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn located in the gas-lit Historic Hill district. This elegant 1890's home has been restored to its original glory and is located within walking distance of many fine restaurants, antique shops, galleries and near the famous Newport Mansions and island beaches.

• Agincourt Inn, 120 Miantonomi Av., Phone: +1 401-847-0902 or Toll Free: +1 800-352-3750, Fax: +1 401-848-6529, Email: randy@shadowlawn.com, [59]. Bed and Breakfast in an historic mansion.

• Castle Hill Inn & Resort, 590 Ocean Dr., Phone: +1 888-466-1355, [60]. Located on a secluded 40 acre peninsula. Features a restored Victorian Inn as well beach houses and cottages. The Castle Hill lighthouse is also within walking distance.

Get out

Rhode Island has other travel destinations, or try Cape Cod or Boston in Massachusetts.

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