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Pivot Point · 07-08-2009, 04:06 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.

TheJagMan · 07-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Downtown-like area on the water. Lots of shops, places to eat and some nightlife. Take a look at Rhode Island forums. I have only stayed at chain hotels...

Pivot Point · 07-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Good idea. Thanks.

sportsfangal · 07-09-2009, 01:24 PM

you could make a visit to the Tennis Hall of Fame. a

sportsfangal · 07-09-2009, 01:25 PM

And walk along the Cliffwalks. Beautiful.

jlawrence01 · 07-10-2009, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsfangal

And walk along the Cliffwalks. Beautiful.

Ditto. That was the best part of the afternoon I spent in Newport in 2005.

In the middle of town, there is a great visitor center that sponsors any number of walks through the town.