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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:
Eat, shop and sightsee on historic Bowen's Wharf



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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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Beach parking

I'm aware that parking at 2nd beach costs $20/day. Is there ever a discounted time or day of the week for parking there? Thanks, Amy Brassard p.s. It

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Newport Buzz - Get the 411 in the 401!

The Newport Buzz is your one-stop guide for all news, nightlife, dining, shopping, entertainment and events in the thriving seaside town of Newport, Rhode Island.

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Is Gooseberry Beach open to the public?

My question is, is Goosberry Beach open to the public, but the beach club is private? I'm not part of the club. I live in New Jersey and we are planing

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Newport RI Real Estate - Fitzpatrick Team

For your Newport RI real estate needs, look no further than the Fitzpatrick Team. Hands on, dedicated professionals look forward to going the extra mile for you!

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Tennis and the Newport Casino - Images of Sports

Arcadia Publishing is releasing Tennis and the Newport Casino to the public on June 6th, 2011. Don't miss this insightful look at the history of this great sport!

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Best Newport RI Attractions - Mansions, Cliff Walk and many more!

Looking for the best Newport RI attractions? Check out this video to see some of my favorites...

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Murder Mystery Tour

We're going to Newport in late August. My wife and I want to do the mystery train ride. Is the Newport Dinner Train handicap accessible? Also, are there

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Newport RI - From the Vault #8

Newport RI - From the Vault #8 - We just dug up these really cool old maps of Fort Adams. I always wondered where everything was located while the fort was operational...Now I know! Check it out...

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Fort Adams - Then and Now

A mix of old and current shots of the Fort

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Newport RI - From the Vault #7

The Newport RI Vault is open once again.....Here are some more old shots of historic Fort Adams from the late 1800's and early 1900's.

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Fort Adams Photos - Some of my favorite shots of this historic treasure

Check out these Fort Adams photos and let me know what you think. If you have some that you'd like to share, we'd love to see them.....

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Information about 3 identical houses

Is there a story about these three identical houses? By the way, I have really enjoyed your site. It has helped be identify a lot of things that I saw

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Restaurant Bouchard - Best French Cuisine, Best Romantic Restaurant in Newport

Restaurant Bouchard on Thames. Yummy! It's pricey but worth every penny if you're planning a special evening out or if you just love great food. Creative

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Favorite Newport Rhode Island Photos #1

Check out this video I put together of some of my favorite Newport photos. It's 3 minutes and 30 seconds long.


Newport Coffee Shops - People's Cafe

One of my favorite Newport coffee shops, People's Cafe (formerly People's Credit Union) has it all: great coffee, breakfast, ambiance and location! Stop in if you're downtown for any reason...

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Christmas in Newport - A few shots from my 2010 visit

A few shots from Christmas in Newport - 2010

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