Access to one of the most beautiful walks in New England is completely free. On the Cliff Walk, Rhode Island’s most beautiful sights are on display. You can soak up stunning views of the mighty Atlantic ocean and the rugged coastline cliffs. Contrast the raw New England beauty with the whimsy and opulence of the […]
While many people associate the beauty of the Newport Cliff Walk with the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the rocky cliffs of Rhode Island’s coastline, man-made beauty can be found too. The Newport Cliff Walk mansions are a well-known part of this historic walk. No two mansions quite look alike, some are massive […]
There are 21 working lighthouses in Rhode Island, plus the ruins of a few more. In our opinion, the best Newport lighthouse is the Castle Hill Light, which sits on the western tip of Aquidneck Island and guards the entrance to Narragansett Bay. Despite being only 34 ft high, the lighthouse at Castle Hill is […]
Wealthy people flocked to Rhode Island both because of its proximity to New York City and because of what there is to do in Newport, RI. The rich would come to Newport to sailboats, go fishing, and hold events on top of the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. Newport also offered a microcosm of high society […]
While having a car can be helpful, especially if you want to take a self-guided Newport tour, but in general, you should be able to get around fine without one. Newport isn’t an especially large city, and the public transportation is fairly robust. There are lots of places you can get to just by walking, […]
Whether you’re taking a Newport tour or just wandering along the cliffs, there’s plenty to do in or around the island. We think Newport is one of the best places to visit in all of Rhode Island, well worth a trip during your next family outing. As one of the wealthiest communities in the state, […]
The Newport Cliff walk and the 40 Steps are part of a moderate 3.5 mile hike along the stunning coast of eastern Rhode Island. The Newport Cliff Walk is paved and level in some areas but there are a couple of spots along your journey that are steeper, unpaved and less even as the path […]
There are plenty of things to do in Newport, RI, but our personal favorite is taking a tour of the famous Newport mansions. Originally built by some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the country, these Gilded Age relics are usually open to the public and offer a little peek into the lifestyles […]
A quiz tour of Newport is a great way to have fun with your family, enjoy a date, explore with friends, have a fun solo adventure, or even as a team-building exercise with your coworkers!