Newport Trip Overview
Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America’s Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd.. We will talk about Newport’s infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles. Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!
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Duration: 150 to 180 minutes
Starts: Newport, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America’s Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd.. We will talk about Newport’s infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles. Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Our meeting place which is located in front of the Wave Sculpture, at the corner of America’s Cup Blvd and Memorial Blvd.in the heart of Newport. Following your check in, we give a brief history of the 41 North and the Armory, then continue on to our “Off the Beaten Path” tour. If you have been to Newport many times or if this is your first time, you will experience many new facts and wonderful restaurants along the way.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
The Armory, built in 1894 for the Militia, soon to become the International Sailing Hall of Fame.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Brown and Howard Wharf, one of the busiest harbors dating back to the 1800’s, today it is still a popular port for luxury yachts.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Harry’s Bar and Burger. Enjoy a fabulous burger slider, with their secret sauce, accompanied with salt and pepper fries.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Waite’s Wharf. A view of historical Fort Adams, built between 1837 to 1854 primarily by the Irish Immigrants.
Duration: 12 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Ancient Order of Hibernians, built as a protective agency for the Irish Immigrants, chartered in 1876.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Knot Norm’s, enjoy a mahi mahi taco, with a pineapple salsa, with a side salad of apples, beets and field greens
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
The Elms Mansion, owned by the Preservation Society, built in 1901 by Edward Berwin. The tour will be in the beautiful gardens behind the mansion where we discuss the Gilded Age.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the only accredited school of its type in the country.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
The Reef Restaurant, located on Newport’s beautiful waterfront where you can choose either their delicious clam chowder which has a hint of bacon and dill, or chickpea frites with a tomato aioli.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Samuel Whitehorne House, the most historic home in Newport. Built in 1811 following the Revolution.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island
Cold Fusion, 18 varieties of gelato or sorbet to choose from. or Ben & Jerry’s, depends upon availability.
Duration: 15 minutes
