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!