We were lucky to port in New Port during a Seafood Festival. Live music and great food. Quaint town. Rely enjoyed our time walking around, shopping, and trying the local clam chowders. ...
Took the #67 bus from the Visitor Center and toured Rough Point, Doris Duke's mansion. Walked back down the streets and then over to the Cliff Walk to get back to the pier. Had time to peek at the church where JFK/Jackie were married, then headed back to ship. No time to enjoy lunch at restaurants had wait times. ...
We bought a 5 home self-guided walking tour to see the famous and fabulous “Gatsby” era summer homes/mansions and walked the Cliff Walk. Self-paced recorded tour listening devices and headphones furnished at all homes. You can take the City trolley for $1.00 from the dock to get to the homes, or you can take a long walk. They are all together. No Need to go to expense of an excursion. ...
I didn't know much about Newport, but the Cliff Walk was gorgeous. We learned a lot of local history just by walking around & reading historical marker signs. The town was adorable. ...
A small port but we enjoyed a beautiful day. Took a local shuttle bus around town and got off to walk the famous walk along the cliffs and seaside where we enjoyed the mansions of the older day rich (Vanderbilts, etc) and also enjoyed a surprising number of surfers. ...
