What's there to do in Newport, RI? (hotels, shops) - Rhode Island - City-Data Forum

Pivot Point · 07-08-2009, 09:01 PM

My dh wants to go to Newport for the weekend in the next couple of weeks. What else is there to do there besides visit mansions?

Also, please recommend some good b-n-b's/hotels/eateries.

Thanks.

GermanSpy · 07-08-2009, 09:38 PM

If you want to mix the mansions with some nature go do the cliffwalk if the weather is good.

Newport, RI's Cliff Walk combines ocean views, mansions, and a rocky shore line into a 3.5 mile walk.

terrasurf · 07-09-2009, 02:29 PM

Newport isn't Vegas or Disney, however there are tons of things to see and do in Newport

Hollytree · 07-09-2009, 03:04 PM

Marie, Check out Newport on Tripadvisor.com to get ratings for hotels and B&Bs. It also has lists of attractions and things to do. Also check the online newspapers like Newport This Week for events.

Hope we can sustain some good sunny weather. Every time I think monsoon season is over, we get hit with another round- it's been a non summer so far this year. However, Spring-like weather is good for walking around.

Pivot Point · 07-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terrasurf

there are tons of things to see and do in Newport

What do you recommend?

Pivot Point · 07-09-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollytree

Marie, Check out Newport on Tripadvisor.com to get ratings for hotels and B&Bs. It also has lists of attractions and things to do. Also check the online newspapers like Newport This Week for events.

Will do. Thanks.

Pivot Point · 07-09-2009, 05:07 PM

Hollytree,
Do you have a link to Newport This Week? When I Google it, info about the newspaper comes up, but I can't seem to get a link to the actual newspaper.

GermanSpy · 07-09-2009, 06:06 PM

I think it's part of the East Bay newspaper website.

Newport - EastBayRI.com (http://www.eastbayri.com/town/newport/town.html - broken link)

veuvegirl · 07-09-2009, 07:42 PM

Marie, there are so many things to do in Newport! One of my favorite towns to visit. You must visit the Black Pearl, have a drink waterside. Lots of great shops and great places to grab a drink.

POhdNcrzy · 07-09-2009, 09:43 PM

I understand there is a brand new adult clothes & toy shop on Thames called Wild Orchid. Anybody been there yet??

I don't need a new rabbit or anything. But perhaps they have an interesting selection of merkins I could peruse?