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Best of Newport RI - Spring Walking Tours - Top Spots For Spring Fever

OTHER SPOTS . . . Second Beach The big beach just down the hill from Norman Bird Sanctuary. Three miles of beautiful crescent beach. Surfers out on the water throughout Spring and Summer. Norman Bird Sanctuary Spread across 325 acres that stretch from rocky ridges down to the ocean, Norman Bird Sanctuary is Newport County's largest preserved open space. The scenery unfolds across woodlands, fields, beaches and sand dunes, and ridges with spectacular ocean vistas. Equally a walker and nature lover's paradise, 7 miles of trails wind through the sanctuary. Needless to say, the bird watching is pretty great too. Visit Website . . . Coastal Wine Trail Newport is in the heart of the southern New England Wine Growing Appellation. The wineries and vineyards here and in nearby Massachusetts are connected by the Coastal Wine Trail. And there is no finer time than Spring, to explore the coastal backroads of our wine country and sip some tasty regional wine standouts from Vidal Blanc to Cabernet Franc to sparkling wine.  Visit Website . . . Cliff Walk Another Newport original with a seaside twist. The Cliff Walk winds through the front yards of many of Newport's most prominent mansions, along the Atlantic Ocean cliffs. The views and vistas are good in every direction, plus the trail gives you a unique Spring view of the Newport mansions. Park the car at First Beach and walk to the mansions. Know that the ocean breeze in the Spring can get a bit nippy. Dress accordingly and enjoy. Visit Website . . . Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge At the eastern tip of Second Beach, is over 240 acres of protected land. Popular for birding, fishing, and hiking, the shrub and open fields have 2+ miles of trails and crashing surf on the rocks. Ocean Drive Named after the road that winds 10 miles around Newport, the popular route takes you past the mansions, Brenton State Park, and Newport Harbor.

Best of Newport RI - Early Spring Highlights - Top Event Picks

NOTEWORTHY. . . Irish Heritage Month Newport has a number of Irish ties, including sister city Kinsale, Ireland. The Kinsale Festival of Fine Food features local and visitng Kinsale chefs at particiapting restaurants. Spring Mansion Mania Spring is a delightful time to enjoy Newport's famous Gilded Age mansions and gardens. More doors open for daily tours on April 4th. The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff are open daily. The Elms rooftop and behind-the-scenes tours also resume. On May 9th, Green Animals Topiary Garden and Kingscote open daily, with Hunter House and Isaac Bell House open on weekends. Visit Website . . . Shop Like An Heiress Doris Duke was not only the wealthiest woman in the world at the time of her death in 1993, but also a renowned art collector and somewhat of an eccentric, who allowed her 2 pet camels to roam her Newport mansion Rough Point. This year's special exhibit is from Duke's designer closet, from Halston to Dior, shopping when money was no object. Thursdays - Saturdays April 9 to May 9. Then Tuesdays - Saturdays through Nov. 7. Visit Website . . . Life With The Astors The Beechwood Theatre Company portrays Mrs. Astors' family, friends, and domestic staff at the height of the Victorian Era at the Astors' Newport mansion. They welcome visitors to the mansion, offering a spirited interpretation of Victorian society not found elsewhere. Tours include murder mysteries, evenings with the Astors, and daily Victorian and servants tours, Through October Visit Website . . . March 6 - 9. St. Patrick's Parade  Winds through Newport on March 14th at 11am. Mansion Style Easter Egg Hunt Easter at the mansions is always memorable. This year, the massive egg hunt is at Rosescliff, plus brunch. April 11. Newport Harbor Seals Through April, Save The Bay will take you out on eco-tours of the harbor to visit Newport's favorite harbor visitors. Dress warmly and check the schedule.

Best of Newport RI - Late Spring & Early Summer - Top Event Picks

NOTEWORTHY. . . America's Cup - The Newport Years Exhibit at the Museum of Yachting pays tribute to the colorful personalities and technical advancements of the Cup throughout its Newport years. May - Newport Boat Show The boat show sails into Newport twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall. Spring launches one of Newport's most well known sports off into high sailing gear. Previously used boats and yachts of all sizes on land and in the water. Held right downtown on the water at the Yachting Center. May 15 - 17 Visit Website . . . Concours d'Elegance Now in its fourth year, this car event of car events, is something to behold. A variety of events are being staged at oceanfront mansions, culminating with a road tour winding through Newport county. Vintage Rolls, Bentleys, Dusenbergs and many others. Over the weekend of May 30 -31. Visit Website . . . Great Chowder Cook-Off One of New England's great culinary contributions, served up 25 different ways. Competitors from all over country compete for the best 'chowda' in the land. An additional cooking competition adds clam cakes to the festivities. It's all served up on Newport's waterfront at The Yachting Center. June 6. Great tasty fun. Visit Website . . . October. Stone Wall Workshop Learn to build and repair traditional stone walls from master builders at historic Prescott Farm. May 16 Birds & Breakfast Celebrate the arrival of spring with a breakfast bounty laid out in the fields of the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Features local farm foods and bird walks. May 17

Best of Newport RI - Early Summer Highlights - Top Event Picks

NOTEWORTHY. . . Ultimate Lighthouse Tour Save The Bay takes you out for the day, up and down Narragansett Bay, viewing more than a dozen lighthouses. Leaves from Providence. June - September International Polo Every Saturday afternoon throughout the summer, you will see some of the best polo players in the world compete in this fast-moving game. While polo was introduced to America right here in Newport back in 1876, the action has now shifted to historic Glen Farm in nearby Portsmouth. Bring a picnic. Tailgating in style, adds to the fun. June - Sept. at 5pm. Visit Website . . . Newport Gulls Baseball Right out of the movies with historic Cardine's Field, named one of America's top 5 best stadiums for collegiate baseball. The Gulls are part of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, ranked one of the best leagues in the country. You'll see a lot of tomorrow's pros today -- without all the attitude. Great ball and family fun. June - July Visit Website . . . Newport Flower Show Celebrating its 14th anniversary, enjoy 3 days of floral beauty, workshops, and new this year, a butterfly house.. The setting is the Rosecliff mansion which gets truly decked out for the show. Lectures and hands-on demonstrations are always first rate. Headliners this year include Prince of Wales head gardener David Howard, and floral designer Hitomi Gilliam. The one-of-a-kind setting makes it one of New England's best. June 26 - 28. Visit Website . . . Fort Adams Family DayThe historic civil war era fort at the mouth of Newport Harbor opens its gates for a free day of family fun June 6 Newport Film Festival Now in its 12th year, has grown in size, stature, and celebrity wow factor. June 3 - 7. Gallery Night Tour Newport's many art galleries stay open later the second Thursday of each month. A great way to see a variety of art.

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