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Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps

Narragansett Avenue, Newport 02840
Description: One of the beautiful city’s top attractions, this 3.5 mile public access waterway along the shoreline is a designated National Recreation Trail. The walk extends from the east end of Bailey’s Beach to the west end of Fir...Read More
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Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps Reviews

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A Dramatic Ocean View

  • 5 out of 5 stars by cjg1 from New York, New York
  • September 15, 2011
A Dramatic Ocean View
Quote: When visiting Newport definitely explore the Cliff Walk. The forty steps is a dramatic stone staircase on Cliff Walk taht is a must see. Large stone steps rise up with a dramatic incline to the hill above.. Watch your step when waliking back down... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review
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Cliff Walk

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Love2Travel2011 from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • July 4, 2011
Cliff Walk
Quote: On the seventh day of our journey we came to the U.S. state of Rhode Island and the city of Newport, where we explored the Cliff Walk. Newport was founded in 1639 and was a refuge for dissidents. The city became rich through trading and today it has... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Our holiday in the USA part 2

Cliffwalk is a must see

  • 5 out of 5 stars by abstractpainter from Warwick, Rhode Island
  • November 26, 2010
Quote: The cliff walk is so gorgeous and worth seeing. On one side of the cliff walk is the water and the other side are mansions. We usually visit a mansion then walk towards the back of the mansion and do the rest of the walk. The great thing about... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

The Forty Steps at Cliff Walk

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Parisbeba from New York, New York
  • August 28, 2009
The Forty Steps at Cliff Walk
Quote: The Forty Steps are part of the Cliff Walk and are a dramtic stone staircase that drops about 2/3rd off the cliff with an amazing stone like "balcony" The steps down to the balcony aford you an amazing view out to the ocean. Beginning at Memorial... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Gilded Age Mansions and So Much More

Walking the Cliff walks

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bluept2005 from Billerica, Massachusetts
  • August 25, 2006
Quote: Beautiful, if you start walking from the first beach area it is the most easiest part to walk, the further you get the rougher it gets, but believe me it is well worth it. The mansions are on your right and the ocean is on your left, just beautiful... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Newport, RI

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Cliff Walk

  • 5 out of 5 stars by bridgettesb from Boston, Massachusetts
  • August 5, 2006
Cliff Walk
Quote: A wonderful walk, breathtaking views with the mansions on one side and the ocean on the other! You can take it as long or as short as you want. The whole trail is 3.5 miles long, most of which is paved and level, making it a stress-free walk. Part... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Newport in the Winter

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Cliff Walk

  • 5 out of 5 stars by take-me-away from Raynham, Massachusetts
  • October 17, 2003
Quote: The Cliff Walk is very unique. It is a National Recreation Trail in a National Historic District. The walk runs three and a half miles and about two-thirds of the walk is in easy walking condition. It is on paved walkways. The walk starts... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Long Weekend in Newport, RI

Cliff Walk

  • 4 out of 5 stars by tigges from Dubuque, Iowa
  • March 8, 2003
Quote: One of our favorite things was the Cliff Walk. The first time we took a walking tour, and the guide was full of wonderful antidotes and information about the walk and about the mansions that you walk by. It was really enjoyable. The walk is all... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Surprising Newport

Cliff Walk

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Cheryl from Fort Johnson, New York
  • July 29, 2000
Quote: The Cliff Walk Tour covers approximately two miles and is about two hours long. The most beautiful section of Cliff Walk, is between Narragansett Ave. and Ruggles Ave. This section runs in front of the four waterfront mansions that are now part of... Read the full Cliff Walk: The Forty Steps review

From journal Experience the Opulence of Newport RI