https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:33:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068521 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:31:17 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1068521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: I love flo's. a trip home isn't the same without a stop.</p> <p>You've gotten a lot of good suggestions so far. I'd add in a cruise on one of the tall ships. There are some that leave from Bowens wharf. It's a nice way to see the mansions.</p> <p>I'd also rent bikes. You can see way more mansions and not have to deal with the impossible parking.</p> <p>Have a great trip! Oh and get a Dels and think of me. How I miss that stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068504 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:27:21 +0000 betsyboop 1068504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second Scales &amp; Shells, it's soooo good! But cash only. And also second Castle Hill, a lovely place for a drink on the lawn or brunch. Their restaurant is fantastic. Enjoy your trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068475 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:22:06 +0000 LovelyPlum 1068475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: have a great trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068435 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 19:11:56 +0000 raintreebee 1068435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay! You guys are awesome. And no LO yet so these are great. Very excited!!! Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068188 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:04:37 +0000 BKCaribBaby 1068188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH's parents live in Newport for 1/2 the year, so I go there fairly often. Here are some places to check out:</p> <p>Restaurants<br /> Scales &amp; Shells (Seafood)<br /> The Black Pearl (known for its chowder. Definitely get that)<br /> Franklin Spa (I like the breakfast/brunch. They close by the end of lunch, and there can be a line so get there early or later)<br /> Salvation Cafe - Fun creative menu and atmosphere<br /> Brick Alley Pub - large menu and even larger portions.<br /> Clark Cooke House - good for people watching</p> <p>Pricier Restaurants/Special Occasion<br /> White House Tavern - Old historic place with excellent food and service<br /> Castle Hill Inn - Great food on the water. Get a cocktail and sit on the lawn chairs. If you go for lunch, get the lobster roll. The location is perfect.<br /> Talulah - newer place that's gotten good reviews. </p> <p>I agree about the Cliff Walk and the Mansions. Also Easton's Beach aka First Beach is a short drive from downtown in case you might want a walk along the beach. For something quirky and offbeat, check out the Tennis Hall of Fame. It's actually kind of cool. I would also try to go on a harbor/boat cruise. Newport has a great nautical heritage, interesting history, and there are lots of cool boats and yachts to look at. </p> <p>Have fun!</p> <p>ETA: I assumed you were going without LO(s), so hence some of the suggestions. My bad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068185 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 18:03:33 +0000 yoursilverlining 1068185@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cliff Walk is a really beautiful walk, although parts of it are narrow and have steps so it wouldn't be that easy with a stroller.</p> <p>Flo's Clam Shack has pretty good fried oysters and it's a fun atmosphere. There is better fried seafood, but I have a soft spot for Flo's. They do a $10 Prime Rib dinner on Friday nights which is really good, but that might just be in the off-season. </p> <p>Fort Adams is also really scenic and you can picnic inside the fort (it's not really "inside" like a structure, once you walk in, it's open with grassy spaces).</p> <p>The mansions are fun for adults, but probably boring for children - except for the Green Animals Topiary Garden! <a href="http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/green-animals-topiary-garden" rel="nofollow">http://www.newportmansions.org/explore/green-animals-topiary-garden</a> </p> <p>Easton's Beach</p> <p>One of the vineyards does a daily wine tasting, but it's about 10 minutes from downtown. </p> <p>You can always go down to the piers and watch the sailboats, or take a sailboat cruise.</p> <p>&lt;3 Newport! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068132 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:40:26 +0000 Anagram 1068132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raintreebee: I've been to see some of the huge mansions, which are really cool. I think we parked at the visitor's center and took shuttle busses they have there from property to property. Some of them are incredible. There's a nice public beach (you have to pay for parking), but I can't remember the name. We went with our infant just a few weekends ago and ate at the Barking Crab, which was good for having a baby because we could sit outside with our stroller, it was casual, but the seafood was still good. </p> <p>If you aren't going with a LO, there are a lot of cool bars and really nice restaurants, too. I would just YELP. </p> <p>Oh, and there's a Cliff Walk...I've never done the whole thing, but I've done short parts of it and it's really beautiful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068127 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:36:05 +0000 raintreebee 1068127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMcD: Omg, best movie ever! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068123 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:34:47 +0000 deactivated_account 1068123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No clue. But I wish I was there right now. Lucky. (say in napeloean dynamite voice.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/newport-ri-suggestions#post-1068121 Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:31:59 +0000 raintreebee 1068121@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all. We are planning a last minute weekend jaunt to Newport, RI, staying at the Hyatt. Any restaurant/sightseeing recs would be greatly appreciated since we don't have much time to research before we leave tomorrow. Thanks! </p>