Quintessential New England
Affectionately known as the “City by the Sea,” Newport is famous for its historic mansions and rich sailing history. It’s a beautiful town with numerous public beaches, and is proud to be known as one of the most cycling-friendly communities in New England.
Newport, Rhode Island
Distance from Boston: 72 miles
Grab a cuppa at Custom House Coffee, which offers a full spectrum of blends and roasts. And for every pound of the Veteran’s Coffee Roasters beans you purchase, CHC will donate $1 to veteran services.
Take a stroll around Bowen’s Wharf, where you can soak up the sights, sounds, and smells of the Newport waterfront, while exploring the numerous shops, restaurants, and galleries. If you’re in the company of kids (or even if not), a stop at Sprinkles Ice Cream should be high on your list.
Get some air under your wings at Island Style Parasail, which puts you hundreds of feet over the ocean, giving you a sea gull’s eye view of Newport, along with a unique thrill that you won’t soon forget. Bonus: There’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day.
A Newport dining institution for four decades, Brick Alley Pub is the perfect place to come back down to earth. They’ve got it all, from pub style comfort food, to award winning seafood entrees, to incredible multicultural cuisine. Heck, they’ve even got steaks!
Take a tour of Newport’s most opulent 18th-century mansions. There are 11 in total, but any one of them will illuminate the lifestyle of the rich and famous in the era of horse, buggy, and whale oil lanterns.
