Newport Rhode Island Blog
The Newport Rhode Island Blog is my mini-journal about Newport. It'll keep you updated on any new pages on Newport Discovery Guide.
It will also update you on things that I think you may be interested in, such as:
- New restaurant openings
- Upcoming events
- Bed and Breakfast reviews
- Fun activities for children
- Pictures from my latest Newport adventures
- Pictures from the Newport RI Vault
- And much more!
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Ticket dating?
Question: Are tickets for multiple house tours good for more than just the date of purchase? Answer: Great question Jeff! If you're referring to the
Newport Mansions - Winter Packages
Questions: We would like to tour the Newport mansions mid Febuary. Are mansion packages available? In other words, can we see 3 or 4 mansions for one
Pics of Thames Street in the late 60's/ early 70's
I'd like to see pictures from this time of Thames street before it changed. I spent a lot of time there in the late 60's and early 70's. I enjoyed the
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Best place to study that isnt crowded.
Empire Coffee and Tea and Starbucks are always so crowded. I want to know where I can go to study thats not really known widely about. Is people's cafe
Dog Friendly Restaurants and Attractions in Newport RI
Question: Are there any restaurants and/or attractions in Newport that are dog friendly? Thank you! My response: Awesome question Thien! Check out
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Tall Ships Soccer Tournament
There is a Crew/Cadet Soccer Tournament scheduled for July 7th, 8 - 11AM. Where is this being played? We have a parking pass will that get us there?
I Love Newport!
My husband worked in Newport last year and I was lucky enough to be able to spend 6 months! I absolutely love Newport!! Love the beaches, Cliff Walk,
Wondering about a Pocketbook I purchased in Newport
I was in Newport April 6-7-8 2012. I purchased a Shoulder bag from a small shop and would like to see if I can purchase another, but do not plan on traveling
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2004 Fall Colors Cruise
Myself and three lady friends took a Fall Colors Cruise in 2004. We were on the Grand Princess and docked in Newport. I have some photos I am posting
" People's Cafe - Amazing Almond Joy Iced Coffee"
My husband and I traveled to Newport, Rhode Island for our 9th anniversary weekend getaway last month. It was a beautiful and wonderful time. The retaurants
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Pet-friendly Restaurants in Newport
Question: We're taking our 15 lb pooch with us to Newport. Are there any outdoor upscale restaurants we can go to? Thanks. My response: Hey Alan!
People's Cafe
My husband and I arrived in Newport, Rhode Island on May 12, 2012 for our 9th year anniversary. We decided to walk along Thames Street to look for a place
Tall Ships 2012 in Historic Newport, Rhode Island
Tall Ships 2012 - Come see them when they arrive in the "City by the Sea" on July 5th!
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Americas Cup Race Returns to Newport, Rhode Island
This summer's Americas Cup Race in historic Newport, Rhode Island - June 23rd to July 1st. Pull up your lawn chair along the waterfront and enjoy the action!
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Best Sunrise Spots in Newport
So I live in West Warwick, not from the state so I don't know much about Newport but I cross the Newport bridge early a.m. for work. The sunrises are awesome.
Kidventure Play & Party Center
Kidventure Play & Party Center is an awesome place to bring the kids, whether it's for a birthday party, special occasion or just to play for awhile!
Jane Pickens Theater
Hi, My name is Ricardo, I'm studying at RISD my master in Interior Architecture and I'm making a documentation on the Jane Pickens Theater history, its
Newport Rhode Island Mansions – See how the elite lived during the Gilded Age!
The Newport Rhode Island mansions are the Ocean State's #1 tourist attraction for a reason. Come check out these magnificent "summer cottages" and see how America's wealthiest families lived!
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Rosemary and Thyme on Spring Street
We loved many of the Newport restaurants...Clarke Cooke House, Fluke, and OceanCliff's Safari Room but this little bakery bistro with virtually no tables
Island Skating Academy - Aquidneck Island and South County Rhode Island
Island Skating Academy offers the highest quality instruction to figure skaters, hockey players and recreational skaters of Aquidneck Island and South County Rhode Island.
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Ultimate Newport Vacation -7 Days in the "City by the Sea"
The Ultimate Newport Vacation ebook has done all the work for you already! Let a native Newporter be your personal tour guide, showing you around this beautiful, historic city!
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Cruise pick up
Question: I will be meeting people coming on a cruise ship, where would I go to do that? Answer: It depends on the cruise line. Usually the ships are
Cuffy's
Question: Hello, Can you tell me if the Cuffy's store is still in Newport? Thank you Answer: Hi Joanne. I just called their old # and it was disconnected.
Fort Adams Tour - Explore the baddest fort in the U.S.!
You've got to take a Fort Adams tour if you visit Newport. This National Historic Landmark was the most intimidating fort of its time, and is now a beautiful state park. Come check it out!
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Bike route from First Beach to the Newport Folk Festival?
Question: What's the best bike route from 1st Beach to the Newport Folk Festival? Answer: Here's the best route (courtesy of Google Maps), which should
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Bonfire on Gooseberry Beach?
Question: Now I know that one is allowed on the beach even if not belonging to the club...but I was wondering if i wanted to go down w/ some friends and
Living Year Round In Newport
Question: What's your take on living in Newport year-round for a 22 year old female grad school student? Is there much of a social life and ways to meet
Glassblowing Classes on Thames Street
Question: Where can I find glassblowing classes on Thames Street? My response: Thames Glass, located at 688 Lower Thames Street offers glassblowing
Newport Harbor Cruise - The Best Way to See the Sailing Capital of the World!
We took a beautiful Newport Harbor cruise aboard the Amazing Grace during my last visit. Check out this page to see the photos and a few video clips...
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