Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, RI

Newport is a quaint city located on Aquidneck Island in Rhode Island. This was an unexpected stop for us while on a road trip. Just before leaving Maine from our MINI Maine Adventure, some friends recommended we visit Newport on our way to Boston.

On our way there we made a reservation at the Newport Marriott, which is located near the waterfront and depending on the room, can provide a spectacular view.

We were very pleased with our stay at the Newport Marriott, which at the time, had just been recently renovated. Once we checked in to our hotel room, we dropped off our gear and went for a walk. We found a nice little park right off the water and a pier which allowed us to walk out and get some great shots of the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge. The view was made even better watching the sun set in the background.

The next day we walked around the downtown area and did some window shopping and site seeing. This city, just like so many others on the East Coast, is filled with historical places to see and visit. We had a great time here and look forward to the next time we can visit.