Autumn Adventure: Discover Newport's Hidden Gems
- Kaitlen Daigle
- Jan 26
- 2 min read
Upon arrival in Newport, we were greeted with a beautiful sunrise. We took a tender to shore and immediately boarded a bus. The bus driver dropped us off outside of Salve Regina University, a university established in 1947 and situated on the former estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
We walked along the Cliff Walk, admiring the mansions, on our way to "Breakers". The Breakers is a grand mansion built between 1893 and 1895 as the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a wealthy industrialist from the Vanderbilt family. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt in the Beaux-Arts style, it is one of the most opulent "cottages" of the Gilded Age. The mansion is known for its extravagant architecture, lavish interiors, and stunning oceanfront views, and it did not disappoint. I was in complete awe of all the art, furniture, and architecture. It reminded me of Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California (except Hearst Castle is 10 times as grand and opulent).
After touring the mansion's interior, we walked around the grounds. The landscaping was beautifully laid out with plants and trees carefully placed. When we finished touring we drove back to the dock area.
We stopped for coffee at the cutest coffee cart called Onshore Brewing and then walked around the shops. A lobster festival was happening so we didn't stay long at the lobster fest area. We did, however, go on the hunt for lobster. We stopped to have lobster rolls at a place along the water called Rhode Island Seafood. I didn't order a lobster roll but instead opted for clam chowder. Personally, I think lobster is overrated and I love all kinds of soup, especially clam chowder. This particular clam chowder was delicious.
After lunch, we went back to the cruise ship. That night we saw an amazing sunset as we headed toward Boston. On to the next port!
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