Help on Newport RI

Hi All,

My wife and I are looking to go to Newport RI to celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary at the beginning of July this year. We are from Dublin Ireland and both in our thirties and we were trying to get an idea of what Newport is like aside from sailing. What will the weather be like ?

Are there nice beaches in Newport ? Does it have a good restaurant/bar/nightlife scene(not crazy or wild but not dead by 10pm etc). Are there good tours around the area? Can we get to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard from Newport?

Any help we be greatly appreciated !

Help on Newport RI

Newport is a very enjoyable destination in the summer. It has quaint shops, lively wharf areas, mansions, a cliff walk which is very nice, a couple of nice parks, and more.. Seeing that you want to visit in early July, be aware that our Independence Day falls on July 4, which means Newport will be even more celebratory than usual.

Newport has no shortage of beaches. The largest is Easton%26#39;s Beach (known as 1st Beach) There%26#39;s also the beautiful Gooseberry Beach which is a protected beach with calm waters. Lastly is Sachuest Beach (known as 2nd Beach) which is actually in Middletown but close by and very popular with the Newport crowd.

Newport is chock full of excellent restaurants, from low end to high end. The nightlife in Newport is good as well, with plenty of places to enjoy drinks, music and dancing. Most establishments close at 2AM.

You cannot get to Martha%26#39;s Vineyard from Newport, however you can catch a ferry there in nearby North Kingstown. It%26#39;s about a 20 minute drive to the ferry from Newport.

If you plan on visiting, I would seriously get busy on booking your stay now. It%26#39;s a very popular time to visit and places to stay will fill up quick.

Help on Newport RI

Excellant !!

Thank you v much for your reply.

To add to Will%26#39;s thoughts, there is also a ferry to Block Island from Newport in the summer, in case you want something a little bit closer instead of going to the Vineyard.

Also check out www.gonewport.com for more links.

Ah the weather. July is either hazy, hot, and humid 85-90, or perfect pleasant summer weather 75-80 and not so humid. Ditto Block Island, it%26#39;s prettier and not as far or touristy.