A Travel Guide for Newport, Rhode Island
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Newport, Rhode Island, is definitely one of New England's must-see places. And if you've already been to Newport--go back! A second visit to this seaside city at the southern tip of Aquidneck Island is particularly warranted if you've only seen Newport in the summer, when the area's population quadruples each year. My absolute favorite time to visit Newport is actually the weekend after Thanksgiving, when crowds have subsided, the cold hasn't quite taken hold and the magnificent mansions are outfitted in stunning holiday dress.
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Whether you've visited Newport many times or are planning your very first Newport experience, this travel guide is designed to help you plan your trip from start to finish. Find and reserve lodging, book a sailing charter, visit the historic Newport mansions, locate attractions that will amuse the whole family, discover great shops and boutiques to peruse and select from the fine array of restaurants that serve fresh seafood and Rhode Island's own style of clam chowder.
Newport Feature Articles
The Chanler: An Elite Seaside Retreat
True love isn't that hard to find. Romance, however, often eludes couples once they're caught in the swirl of careers, commutes, children, charity events, cell phone calls and endless commitments. When you do take time out for the two of you, where can you go to feel soothed, spoiled and sequestered from the world? Allow me to tell you about The Chanler, an historic Newport mansion turned boutique inn.
Like Mysteries? This is the Room for You!
Above and Beyond is the name of the top-floor suite at the Abigail Stoneman Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, and it's also a fitting description for this two-bedroom hideaway, which features, among other things, a secret door cleverly disguised as a wall of books. Behind it is a secret room with a whirlpool tub for two!
Take the Ferry to Newport
You don't have to fight highway traffic to enjoy all of the summer splendors of Newport, Rhode Island--take the ferry from Providence!
It's Easy Being Green...
...if you're one of Rhode Island's "Green Animals." Here's how to visit this Newport Mansion, noted for its topiary garden.
The Perfect Flower Showplace
Rosecliff Mansion is the picture-perfect setting for the Newport Flower Show each summer. Come along on a virtual tour of this annual bloom-fest.
Newport: A Great Little Vacation
A Newport, Rhode Island, travelogue, including information on visiting mansions and finding last-minute accommodations in the off-peak season, by Teresa McGourty.
Newport Mansions Aglow
The holiday season is a special time to visit the Newport mansions.
Christmas in Newport: A Photo Gallery
For those who'd just as soon avoid the throngs of summer, there's another "most wonderful time of the year" to visit Newport. During the holiday season, Newport's famous, ostentatious mansions are even more enchanting when adorned with lush greenery, baubles, and bows. If you can't get to Rhode Island to see the sparkling sights, I'll take you there virtually with this photo gallery.
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