Newport (117)Newport, R.I, one of America's oldest cities, is a harbor town steeped in history that offers picturesque views. Located just 75 miles southwest of Boston, the city retains its colonial feel—from the clapboard homes to the seaside mansions built along the cliffs overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Join us as we explore the antique shops on Spring Street and take a sailing adventure on the Courageous, which competed for the America's Cup. Visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and check out Newport's accommodations, including the Francis Malbone House and the Castle Hill Inn and Resort, where you'll experience a bit of the city's rich past and enjoy the seaside destination's understated elegance.
Facts:
- Rhode Island's official name is State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
- Rhode Island was the first colony to declare independence and the last of the 13 original colonies to ratify the US Constitution.
- Peak season rates at Francis Malbone House range from $215-$425 per night.
- The cost to play at the International Tennis Hall of Fame is $35 per person for 90 minutes.
- Peak season rates at the award-winning Castle Hill Inn and Resort range from $400-$750 per night.
Contacts:
Castle Hill Inn and Resort
590 Ocean Dr., Newport, RI 02840
888-466-1355, www.castlehillinn.com
Francis Malbone House
392 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840
800-846-0392
International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Ave/, Newport, RI 02840
800-457-1144, www.tennisfame.com
Resources:
A Guide To Newport's Cliff Walk
by Ed Morris
Secret Providence & Newport: The Unique guidebook to Providence & Newport's Hidden Sites, Sounds & Tastes
by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Juliette Rogers
