Monday, September 23, 2024. Today’s weather: Sun/clouds & 65 degrees. Sunset 6:39 pm

Welcome to Fall in Newport! As your concierge, I am here to assist in securing available
reservations and help direct you through the many options you have while in Newport. Here is a quick peek at some of the unique things happening around the island.

Start your day with Yoga on the roof at 8 am. Visit our beautiful Mansions which offer a
unique trip through 250 years of American history, architecture, art, and landscape
design. Take a drive along Newport’s iconic Ocean Drive where you’ll pass by Brenton
Point Park, Castle Hill, and Hammersmith Farm.

Experience a boat excursion on The Brenton One, our Hinkley Picnic Boat, Newport
Classic Cruises, or The Coastal Queen. Wine & Cheese Sail on Schooner Aurora 5-7 pm.

Explore our museums from the Newport Art Museum, The Sailing Museum, Tennis Hall
of Fame Museum, Newport History Museum, Audrain Auto Museum, to the Newport
Car Museum in Portsmouth. Black History Walking Tour from Bowen’s Wharf 10 am.

Stroll our famous Cliff Walk or enjoy a walk at Fort Adams State Park where the Folk & Jazz festivals are held. Visit the Norman Bird Sanctuary & Sachuest Wildlife Refuge. Artlovers! Check out our many art galleries including CUSP Gallery, Sincerely Eileen, & Onne van der Wal Nautical Photography to name a few while shopping in Newport.

Wine Tasting! Check out the award-winning wines at Newport Vineyards and visit
Greenvale Vineyards with exceptional estate-grown wines in a breathtaking landscape.

Music & Entertainment: NEE Jam at the Firehouse Theater 7-10 pm, Live music at One
Pelham East & The Landing Patio, The Fifth Element w/The Groove Merchants Jazz 7 pm. Blues night at the Fastnet

Above you will find a recipe for one of Maurice’s famous Brenton Cocktails! Try your hand at whipping up this specialty and post your results on Instagram! If you bring a photo of your attempt to the bar and try the real thing you will receive a complimentary small plate to accompany Maurice’s magic!

Dog-Friendly Parks

● TOURO PARK (.5mi) is a small park located on Bellevue Avenue that offers winding walkways, plenty of grassy lawn space, and the Newport Tower, the remains of a historic windmill built in the mid-17th century.

● BATTERY PARK (.6 mi) is a small, waterfront park that overlooks the Newport Bridge and is a perfect spot for your pup to enjoy the outdoors.

● King Park (1.3 mi) offers a spacious grassy area overlooking Newport Harbor that’s perfect for letting some energy out. While you’re there, head over to the small onsite beach where they’re sure to love running along the sandy shoreline.

● FORT ADAMS STATE PARK (3.5 mi) is home to the largest coastal fortification in the country and the Fort Adams Bay Walk, offering panoramic views of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. It’s also the spot where some of Newport’s most iconic festivals started and continue to take place, including Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival.

● Brenton Point State Park (5 mi) offers one of the most commanding views on the East Coast. The park is located at the point where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic, midway along renowned Ocean Drive. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, hiking, fishing, or just relaxing with the salt breeze and views of the Atlantic Ocean crashing along the shore.