See how the elite lived during Newport's Gilded Age! Newport Rhode Island was the summer playground of America's wealthiest families, including the Vanderbilts, the Astors and the Morgans. During the 19th Century, America's elite summered here, usually for only six weeks. Below are a list of Mansions to check out, but the Breakers is our favorite! The Breakers The Elms Marble House Rosecliff Rough Point Beechwood Ochre Court Isaac Bell House Chepstow Hunter House
Local couple Keriann & Jeroen started Wicked Tulips by hand planting approx. 60,000 tulips and now plant 800,000 with a tractor. They host the only U-pick Tulip Event in New England! You can tiptoe through acres of tulips and experience the sights, sounds and smells of spring. Bring home a fresh picked bouquet of the most amazing tulips you have ever seen. Check the website a few days - 1 week before hand. Their opening dates depend on seasonality and availability of tulips!
Situated on over 100-acres of historically preserved farmland, Newport Vineyards prides itself on the marriage of locally-sourced food with estate-grown wines and fresh locally made beer. Spend an afternoon wine tasting, enjoy fresh craft beer and lunch at Taproot Brewing Co., or enjoy dinner at Brix Restaurant for 100% from-scratch cooking.
Iggy's Doughboys & Chowder House is a Rhode Island establishment and dining landmark. Iggy's has been awarded Best Clam Shack honors from Rhode Island Monthly and featured nationally on CBS's The Early Show Taste of America series as their pick for the Best Clam Chowder in the US. The Narragansett location is open year round. Grab some clam cakes or celebrate the Groom with his personal favorite, the Lobster Roll!