Samantha & Kevin
Things To Do
Group Cliff Walk
Start wedding day off right - bundle up and meet host Sean Plumb at Forty Steps at 10:30am! Enjoy the beauty of the Newport coastline while mingling with other weddings guests as you view Newport's iconic Gilded Age Mansions.
Lunch on Thames Street
Slurp down some pre-wedding oysters at Newport's classic Midtown Oyster Bar at 12:00pm. Be on the lookout for Father-of-the-Bride, Gale Schrag, as you arrive. Combine tables and share fun stories about Sam and Kevin! Thames Street also offers great boutique shopping.
Newport Mansion Tours
Take a stroll (or drive) down Bellevue Avenue and take in the picturesque views of this historic street sheathed by trees and mansions from the Gilded Age. When you’re ready to warm up, head inside one of the mansions and take a tour of the beautiful, historic summer homes.
Newport Vineyards
Newport Vineyards includes a 60-acre vineyard, restaurant, cafe, marketplace, tasting room and tank room. The vineyard was originally established in 1977 and today, they produce a variety of quality, award winning wines.
Audrain Auto Museum
Founded in 2014 in Newport, Rhode Island with a mission of "Preserving, Celebrating & Sharing Automotive History," the Audrain Automobile Museum connects and engages with other local non-profits and the greater Aquidneck Island community.
Seal Watch Tours
Hop aboard Save the Bay's education vessel for 360-degree views of Narragansett Bay and the chance to catch harbor seals resting on Citing Rock off of Rose Island and the Newport Bridge. Tours are one-hour, or you can opt for a two-hour tour and hop off at Rose Island to tour the historic lighthouse and the grounds.
The Sailing Museum & National Sailing Hall of Fame
Sailing has a long legacy in the Ocean State with the pinnacle of competitive sailing, the America’s Cup, taking place in Newport from 1930-1983,. With state of the art exhibition spaces, The Sailing Museum provides a unique and highly interactive experience that allows visitors to explore every aspect of this dynamic sport. Create your own burgee and collect rewards for your virtual locker. Challenge your skills and develop teamwork with hands-on activities. Explore the history of sailing through our Legends of Sailing exhibition, which honors the members of the National Sailing Hall of Fame.
Heated Pop-Up Igloos
Head to The Reef for igloo dining overlooking Newport Harbor. Each igloo can fit up to 8 guests, and offer a full cocktail, wine and winter menu to choose from.
Goat Hike at Simmons Farm
There's nothing like a hike through the great outdoors, even if the temperatures may be a little chilly. Head over to Simmons Farm in Middletown for a two-hour goat hike around the historic family-owned farm. Led by farmer Karla and her crew of adventurous, spirited goats, you'll get your own goat to walk on a leash along the designated trail!
Fort Adams State Park
Newport designed several Forts from the Colonial Period, through the Revolutionary war and into the 19th Century to defend the 3 ports of entry into their harbor and the Narragansett Bay. The most recent fort of the three being built to protect the East Passage was opened on the 4th of July, 1799 in the lead-up to the war of 1812 and christened as "Fort Adams" in honor of President John Adams. Fort Adams has seen a great deal of action in its 200+ years, but has been used primarily as a destination for visitors and history buffs as it is now a State Park and recreational sailing hub. The fort itself has become the backdrop for all sorts of events, including the annual Jazz Festival, which began in 1954.