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05mommy09
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Newport Rhode Island
We will be going away next week to RI for a wedding...
I def. plan to hit some mansions, but am looking for other must see/must do
restaurants
shops
activities
Everything must be kid friendly...
Also an rec'd on kiddie activities are greatly appreciated!!!
TIA
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nov04libride
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
Where are you staying? I was there for my cousin's wedding last fall. There is a cute chain of restaurants called Newport Creamery that are definitely kid-friendly. It's kind of like Friendly's, but with an old timey feel.
We had a great dinner at the Brick Alley Pub, which may not be as kid-friendly as you are looking for. Have some clam chowder at the Black Pearl, located on the wharf.
All in all I didn't think there was too much to do other than window shop (it's kind of like a larger Port Jeff), and do the mansions/cliff walk. I think the mansion tours would be boring for a toddler. There are some beaches that we didn't get to that could be fun.
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| Posted 7/2/08 9:23 AM |
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charon54
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
My favorite steakhouse is there, 21 Bowens. The Brick Alley Pub and the Black Pearl were both places we ate lunch and were very good.
There's an amazing gelato place if you walk all the way up the main strip of stores.
There are lots of stores. The mansions are fun to go through. We walked the paved part of the Cliff Walk, a significant portion is not paved and we were afraid of slipping on the rocks.
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| Posted 7/4/08 7:46 PM |
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Holly
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
You will be close to some of the beaches..of if you want to drive, there is the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Cranston...
You also won't be that far from Fall River, Massachusetts---it has Battleship Cove, which is nice..there also may be some feasts & festivals going on around the area..lots of italians & portuguese around here..
have a blast!
There is also the Newport DInner Train, that may be fun for the whole family to do also...
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| Posted 7/5/08 6:55 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
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| Posted 7/6/08 6:50 PM |
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nixy
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
the cliff walk is really nice. if you start at the end near memorial drive the 1st portion of it is a pathway that you can take a stroller on. you can see the water and views of the houses as well.
we had a really nice dinner at the clarke cooke house.
the red parrot had a large menu and was more casual. it has fun drinks too.
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| Posted 7/6/08 7:51 PM |
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emc
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
Sorry to jump on your thread, but Dh and I are planning to go in October. I just logged on and this was the first post...where is/has everyone stayed?
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| Posted 7/6/08 8:16 PM |
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watersdeb04
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
DH and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express
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| Posted 7/6/08 9:19 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
Posted by emc
Sorry to jump on your thread, but Dh and I are planning to go in October. I just logged on and this was the first post...where is/has everyone stayed?
We are staing at the Best Western...
Originally we were staying in the Marriott, where the wedding is-but the rooms were $$$$ with a 3 night minimum.
If it was DH and I- I would try and stay at The Chanler at Cliff Walk (a friend of mine stayed there when they got engaged- I heard GREAT THINGS) but for a family trip- that will only be used for rest, the best western is just fine
Message edited 7/10/2008 10:37:58 AM.
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| Posted 7/10/08 10:35 AM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
this site was helpful
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| Posted 7/10/08 10:36 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
22 bowes for a dressy meal
pronto for cool italian with a great vibe
brick alley pub for lunch
moorings for oysters and whgite wine on the deck
the vineyars are nice if it rains
cliff walk (wear good shoes- not flip flops like me, where i ripped my toenail off0 YICK)
for a party scene, the ABC Club is fun for during the day
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| Posted 7/10/08 10:44 AM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
We're back... just figured Id add a few things here for those who may be looking for info in the future...
We took a tour of the belcourt castle... which was pretty cool but very "history lesson-ish" I just wanted to look around and see cool stuff- I didnt want an hour history lesson...I wouldve LOVED to do the ghost tour- but I had DS with me- so that was out!
Some of DH family who was there did the Breakers Mansion- they said it was pretty cool as well..
We ate at Brick Alley for lunch- someone had posted it wasnt kid friendly- but I found it to have an "apple bees" feel... Not sure what its like @ night- but it was def. "family friendly" for lunch. Food was YUMMY.
We also ate at Atlantic Grille for breakfast which is in Middletown (about 7min away) which is more for the "locals" its not like in any tourist info, and the food was AMAZING.
We hit Beavertrail Light house which was really nice- such a beautiful area. So peaceful.
We did alot of walking around and window shopping. We had beautiful weather so it was just nice being in the fresh air.
We stayed in the Best Western which was OK- honestly the motel 6 was cheaper and looked a bit nicer.
We went to the Marriott for a wedding- which was beautiful.
Across the street from our hotel was Grand casino- which was def. something we had fun with at night.... No tables, just slots.
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| Posted 7/13/08 7:03 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
Posted by Princessmaris
We stayed in the Best Western which was OK- honestly the motel 6 was cheaper and looked a bit nicer.
Glad you had fun! We also stayed at the Best Western, and I agree, I would not stay there again. Very run-down for the money.
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| Posted 7/14/08 10:05 AM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Newport Rhode Island
Posted by emc
Sorry to jump on your thread, but Dh and I are planning to go in October. I just logged on and this was the first post...where is/has everyone stayed?
Here are my threads on Newport, RI to give you some more ideas.
Thread 1
Thread 2
Our trips to RI!
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| Posted 7/14/08 12:43 PM |
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