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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nTHINGS TO DO IN NEWPORT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The Mansions<\/a> <\/strong>\u2013 One of the most popular things to do in Newport is to visit the Newport Mansions! The gilded mansions are a sight to see, and many of them host public viewings and tours. Katie went on a mansion tour as a young girl and fell in love. Fast forward many years later and she is planning a wedding at Rosecliff Mansion!! The major ones to visit are The Breakers, Rosecliff Mansion, The Elms, and Marble House.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Newport Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 We are huge fans of wine and love an afternoon full of wine tasting! Newport is New England\u2019s largest grower of wine grapes\u2026who knew?! Spend a day in the tasting room and then head outside to the patio to enjoy a relaxing day! If you are interested, there are tours of the winemaking process, as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- International Tennis Hall of Fame<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>If you are a fan of tennis, this spot is for you! You can also catch some tournaments here during the summer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Beaches<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are visiting in the warmer months, you must head to the beaches! See below for a full overview.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cliff Walk<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A visit to Newport, Rhode Island is not complete without walking along the Cliff Walk!! This 3.5 mile shoreline walk has public access and gorgeous coastal views. Most of the cliff walk runs parallel to the coast and the gorgeous gilded mansion properties. The walk begins at the west end of Easton\u2019s\/First Beach at Memorial Blvd., and the walk is generally pretty well mapped out along the route. It ends at Bellevue Avenue. Parking can be found either at the Memorial Blvd entrance or Narragansett Avenue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Ocean Drive<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This 10-mile drive is absolutely breathtaking! The views are unlike any other and the scenic route is one of the best places in Newport to bike ride, run, picnic, fish, and swim! In the colder months, we like to walk the route for some steppppssss!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Sailing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Newport is the \u201cSailing Capital of the World!\u201d It hosted America\u2019s Cup for over 50 years. It is still known for its sailing and is home to some of the world\u2019s most luxurious yachts and boat shows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Shopping on Thames Street<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are a fan of shopping, hit up the fabulous boutiques on Thames Street! They have everything from cute clothing boutiques to adorable home pieces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n\n\n\nWHERE TO STAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once you get to \u201cThe City by the Sea,\u201d you\u2019ll want to stay forever. For our anniversary weekend, we stayed at Hotel Viking<\/a>! It is centrally located and the perfect spot for walking to the harbor or taking bikes for a ride to the mansions. Honestly, the amazing people at Hotel Viking made us feel at home and so comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe loved our stay and 100% recommend this incredible property to anyone visiting Newport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nABOUT HOTEL VIKING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n- High-speed WiFi<\/li>
- Newspapers in lobby<\/li>
- Heated swimming pool & hot tub<\/li>
- Full-service spa & fitness center<\/li>
- Complimentary drip coffee at Hill Market<\/li>
- Complimentary bike rentals<\/li>
- Egyptian cotton bed linens & pillow-top mattresses<\/li>
- Renovated baths with rain head shower heads with terry robes<\/li>
- Award-winning One Bellevue Restaurant<\/li>
- Pet-friendly property<\/li>
- Excellent croissants \ud83d\ude09<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nThe hotel is going above and beyond to ensure guests are safe, during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a detailed description<\/a> of what they are doing to keep everyone, on property, healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nOUR STAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWe booked a one-bedroom suite for our anniversary celebration! I’m not sure if they knew we got married at Rosecliff Mansion but they put us in the Rosecliff suite for the weekend!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was SO touched \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen we booked our reservation, they asked if were celebrating anything special – I told the hotel it was our first anniversary! Upon arrival, they sent champagne and treats to our room as a welcome gift <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hotel Viking went so above and beyond to make us feel special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWHERE TO DINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- Clarke Cooke House:<\/strong><\/a> This dining spot is a Newport institution! Whether you are looking for oysters in the restaurant or enjoying a cocktail in the bar area, Clarke Cooke house is always a go-to for any trip to Newport.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- One Bellevue<\/a>: Enjoy a delicious meal at One Bellevue – top-rated wine selections, creative cocktails, and locally sourced ingredients from the award-winning culinary team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Black Pearl<\/a>:<\/strong> The Black Pearl is located right in the midst of downtown and it has outdoor seating right on the wharf! You don\u2019t want to pass up grabbing a cup of clam chowder here because it is just too good! We especially love this spot because of the patio and ambiance!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n- Newport Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 We are huge fans of wine and love an afternoon full of wine tasting! Newport is New England\u2019s largest grower of wine grapes\u2026who knew?! Spend a day in the tasting room and then head outside to the patio to enjoy a relaxing day! If you are interested, there are tours of the winemaking process, as well.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- International Tennis Hall of Fame<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>If you are a fan of tennis, this spot is for you! You can also catch some tournaments here during the summer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Beaches<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are visiting in the warmer months, you must head to the beaches! See below for a full overview.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cliff Walk<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A visit to Newport, Rhode Island is not complete without walking along the Cliff Walk!! This 3.5 mile shoreline walk has public access and gorgeous coastal views. Most of the cliff walk runs parallel to the coast and the gorgeous gilded mansion properties. The walk begins at the west end of Easton\u2019s\/First Beach at Memorial Blvd., and the walk is generally pretty well mapped out along the route. It ends at Bellevue Avenue. Parking can be found either at the Memorial Blvd entrance or Narragansett Avenue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Ocean Drive<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This 10-mile drive is absolutely breathtaking! The views are unlike any other and the scenic route is one of the best places in Newport to bike ride, run, picnic, fish, and swim! In the colder months, we like to walk the route for some steppppssss!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
- Sailing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Newport is the \u201cSailing Capital of the World!\u201d It hosted America\u2019s Cup for over 50 years. It is still known for its sailing and is home to some of the world\u2019s most luxurious yachts and boat shows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Shopping on Thames Street<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are a fan of shopping, hit up the fabulous boutiques on Thames Street! They have everything from cute clothing boutiques to adorable home pieces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWHERE TO STAY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Once you get to \u201cThe City by the Sea,\u201d you\u2019ll want to stay forever. For our anniversary weekend, we stayed at Hotel Viking<\/a>! It is centrally located and the perfect spot for walking to the harbor or taking bikes for a ride to the mansions. Honestly, the amazing people at Hotel Viking made us feel at home and so comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We loved our stay and 100% recommend this incredible property to anyone visiting Newport!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nABOUT HOTEL VIKING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- High-speed WiFi<\/li>
- Newspapers in lobby<\/li>
- Heated swimming pool & hot tub<\/li>
- Full-service spa & fitness center<\/li>
- Complimentary drip coffee at Hill Market<\/li>
- Complimentary bike rentals<\/li>
- Egyptian cotton bed linens & pillow-top mattresses<\/li>
- Renovated baths with rain head shower heads with terry robes<\/li>
- Award-winning One Bellevue Restaurant<\/li>
- Pet-friendly property<\/li>
- Excellent croissants \ud83d\ude09<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The hotel is going above and beyond to ensure guests are safe, during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here is a detailed description<\/a> of what they are doing to keep everyone, on property, healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nOUR STAY<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We booked a one-bedroom suite for our anniversary celebration! I’m not sure if they knew we got married at Rosecliff Mansion but they put us in the Rosecliff suite for the weekend!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was SO touched \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nWhen we booked our reservation, they asked if were celebrating anything special – I told the hotel it was our first anniversary! Upon arrival, they sent champagne and treats to our room as a welcome gift <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hotel Viking went so above and beyond to make us feel special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWHERE TO DINE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
- Clarke Cooke House:<\/strong><\/a> This dining spot is a Newport institution! Whether you are looking for oysters in the restaurant or enjoying a cocktail in the bar area, Clarke Cooke house is always a go-to for any trip to Newport.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- One Bellevue<\/a>: Enjoy a delicious meal at One Bellevue – top-rated wine selections, creative cocktails, and locally sourced ingredients from the award-winning culinary team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Black Pearl<\/a>:<\/strong> The Black Pearl is located right in the midst of downtown and it has outdoor seating right on the wharf! You don\u2019t want to pass up grabbing a cup of clam chowder here because it is just too good! We especially love this spot because of the patio and ambiance!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- One Bellevue<\/a>: Enjoy a delicious meal at One Bellevue – top-rated wine selections, creative cocktails, and locally sourced ingredients from the award-winning culinary team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Clarke Cooke House:<\/strong><\/a> This dining spot is a Newport institution! Whether you are looking for oysters in the restaurant or enjoying a cocktail in the bar area, Clarke Cooke house is always a go-to for any trip to Newport.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Shopping on Thames Street<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are a fan of shopping, hit up the fabulous boutiques on Thames Street! They have everything from cute clothing boutiques to adorable home pieces.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Sailing<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Newport is the \u201cSailing Capital of the World!\u201d It hosted America\u2019s Cup for over 50 years. It is still known for its sailing and is home to some of the world\u2019s most luxurious yachts and boat shows.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Ocean Drive<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This 10-mile drive is absolutely breathtaking! The views are unlike any other and the scenic route is one of the best places in Newport to bike ride, run, picnic, fish, and swim! In the colder months, we like to walk the route for some steppppssss!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Cliff Walk<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 A visit to Newport, Rhode Island is not complete without walking along the Cliff Walk!! This 3.5 mile shoreline walk has public access and gorgeous coastal views. Most of the cliff walk runs parallel to the coast and the gorgeous gilded mansion properties. The walk begins at the west end of Easton\u2019s\/First Beach at Memorial Blvd., and the walk is generally pretty well mapped out along the route. It ends at Bellevue Avenue. Parking can be found either at the Memorial Blvd entrance or Narragansett Avenue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Beaches<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 If you are visiting in the warmer months, you must head to the beaches! See below for a full overview.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- International Tennis Hall of Fame<\/a> \u2013 <\/strong>If you are a fan of tennis, this spot is for you! You can also catch some tournaments here during the summer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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