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Example: A long weekend in Newport, Rhode Island
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Three days by the water for two: mansions, the Cliff Walk, chowder on the wharf, and a sunset drive. Built from your chat; reply in the comments with anything you want changed.
At a glance
| When | Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon |
| Who | Two of you, one car |
| Staying | A small inn off Bellevue Avenue, walking distance to the Cliff Walk |
| Pace | One big thing each day, long meals, no alarms |
Friday: arrive and settle in
- 3:00 pm Check in and drop the bags.
- 4:00 pm Walk down to Bowen's Wharf and Thames Street for a first look at the harbor.
- 5:30 pm Drinks on the water while the boats come in.
- 7:30 pm Dinner at The Black Pearl on Bannister's Wharf. Get the clam chowder.
Saturday: mansions and the Cliff Walk
- 9:00 am Coffee and pastries near the inn.
- 10:00 am Tour The Breakers. Book timed tickets ahead; the audio tour takes about 90 minutes.
- 12:30 pm Lunch on Bellevue Avenue.
- 2:00 pm Walk the Cliff Walk from Narragansett Avenue south as far as your legs want. The northern half is paved; the southern end is rocky, so wear real shoes.
- 7:00 pm Dinner at White Horse Tavern, one of the oldest taverns in the country. Reserve ahead.
Sunday: Ocean Drive and home
- 9:30 am Brunch, slow.
- 11:00 am Drive Ocean Drive, the ten-mile loop along the coast. Stop at Brenton Point State Park to watch the kites.
- 1:00 pm A last look at Fort Adams State Park and the harbor.
- 3:00 pm Head home.
Bookings
| What | When | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Inn, two nights | Fri–Sun | Booked |
| The Breakers, timed entry | Sat 10:00 am | To book |
| White Horse Tavern | Sat 7:00 pm | To book |
| The Black Pearl | Fri 7:30 pm | Walk-in |
Packing list
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Cliff Walk
- A warm layer; it gets windy on the water
- Something nicer for Saturday dinner
- Phone charger and a car charger