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Off the Cuff Top Five Attractions in Newport

March 19th, 2013 by markspring

It is amazing to me that after over 15 years of living in Newport that I still stumble upon a new hidden treasure that Newport has to offer.  Sometimes these treasures are just around the corner from the Inn and other times a discovery that my wife and I make on one of our many walks around the city.  Following is a list of some of the less obvious attractions/things to do/places to eat on Aquidneck Island that may not be included in the typical Newport guidebook.  Most locals know about these items but this post is more for our guests and visitors to Newport.

  1. Southern End of the Cliff Walk/Rejects Beach – The most beautiful part and less traveled part of the Cliff Walk is the Southern end.  On Summer days when town and the beaches are packed full of people you can hike this portion of the Cliff Walk and see only a few people.  The same goes for Rejects Beach which is located near the end of the Cliff Walk and only a few hundred yards from the famed Bailey’s Beach Club.  To get to both of these areas just take the trolley which is a short walk from the Inn.     www.cliffwalk.comair1[1]
  2. Sachuest Point – The Cliff Walk understandibly tends to get the most attention as a great outdoor activity during all four seasons in Newport.  However, if you enjoy being outdoors Sachuest Point is a great seaside walk overlooking second beach in Middletown.  A great place for birders, Sachuest Point also has free and ample parking.  Visit the Sachuest Point website for more information.beach and sky
  3. Newport International Polo Series – Occuring every Saturday starting in June, the Newport International Polo Series features the U.S.A. versus a multitude of International teams including such far away places as Ghana.  Grab some wine and cheese and watch the entertaining game of polo field side.  www.nptpolo.comEntertainmentPolo
  4. Pineapples On The Bay – Located at the Hyatt Hotel, Pineapples has one of the best views in Newport.  Unimpeded views of the Newport Bridge and the harbor can be had from any of the many outdoor tables.  Plus, Tuesday is half price appetizers and there is free validated parking.   Visit the Pineapples website for more information.lighthouse
  5. Castle Hill – Castle Hill Inn and Resort is located on Ocean Drive and situated right at the entrance to Newport harbor.  A huge wedding venue with room rates climbing into the $700-$800 range during peak times, Castle Hill is a great place to grab an afternoon cocktail or a dinner priced lunch.  Dinner, although top notch, should be avoided unless you plan to dine early.  Why pay the top prices if you cannot see the water?

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Cliffwalk

July 12th, 2012 by markspring

Cliffwalk has been one of Newport’s most popular tourism spots since it was created in 1975 as a National Recreation Trail.  It’s a 3.5 mile walkway along the Newport shoreline.  It begins off Memorial Boulevard, right before Easton’s beach, and finishes on Bellevue Avenue, by Bailey’s Beach.  There are a variety of other access points for Cliffwalk such as Ruggles Avenue and Narrangansett Avenue.  Most of the trail has easy walking conditions, but some parts are rockier, and walkers should wear proper shoes and be aware where they’re walking.  There are great views of the shoreline as well as the historic architecture found in Newport.

To keep your energy up while spending time at Cliffwalk, try out this coffee cake recipe to start your day!

Cliffwalk Cottage Cheese Coffee Cake

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Filling:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Directions:

  • In a large bowl, combine and mix flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder
  • Combine the eggs, butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and cream cheese in a mixer
  • Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and combine until incorporated
  • Spoon half the batter into a greased and floured bundt pan
  • For filling, combine and mix together sugar, cottage cheese and cinnamon
  • Spoon filling onto the middle of the batter
  • Cover filling with the remaining batter
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes
  • Enjoy!

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Newport’s Cliffwalk

May 28th, 2010 by markspring

The Cliffwalk is one of the top attractions on this beautiful New England island.  A 10 minute walk from our Newport inn, the Cliffwalk is a 4.5 mile walk along the ocean edge cliffs of Newport that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shore line with the architectural history of Newport’s gilded age.  Wild flowers, birds, Cliff Walk Airgeology, and a front yard view of the magnificent mansions add to this delightful walk. The walk runs in front of some of the most famous mansions including Astor’s Beechwood, Rosecliff, Marble House, The Breakers, Ochre Court on the campus of Salve Regina University, and Rough Point.

The Cliffwalk begins at Memorial Drive near Easton’s Beach and winds its way along the rocky New England shoreline to the start of Ocean Drive.  The walk can be accessed from the starting and ending points of the path, Narragansett Ave, and Ruggles Ave.  Most of the walk is paved and offers beautiful vistas, tunnels, and long winding pathways overlooking the waves below.  Towards the end of the walk, the path is no longer paved and becomes a bit more challenging as you cross the rugged rocks at the water’s edge.  The views are absolutely breath taking.

Many guests here at our Newport inn have enjoyed this peaceful walk and it is definitely a must see if you have some time to spend here on this gorgeous island!

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