Newport Journals

Newport Family Adventure

An April 2002 trip to Newport by Rossey

Quote: My Mother, 2 Aunts, Cousin,Girlfriend and I went to Newport for a long weekend. This was part of a 75th birthday gift to my mother for her 75th birday. She wanted to see the mansions and the Tennis Hall of Fame. The resort was great. The town is wonderful.

Newport Family Adventure

Overview

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Visit Mansions, Shop, Eat out. Ocean View Ride. Jan and Joann in the back of the Rodeo. Breezy weather.Mom's smoking room. Where's the remote? Popcorn! Sardelli's and red wine.

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Wyndham Vacation Resort - Newport Onshore

Hotel | "Newport Onshore"

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Best Things Nearby:Newport Mansions, Ocean Drive, Shopping, Theatre.Best Things About the Resort:Location is on the Marina, within walking distance of town. It has 2 balconies and a fireplace.Resort Experience:The unit was well-maintained. It's location is great. The view from one of the balconies is of the harbor. The kitchen was "mini", but sufficient for our needs. The parking is for one car per unit, but off season, there's plenty of room for an additional vehicle in the marina lot. We didn't get to spend the entire week, so we weren't able to do any activites. Unit Type: 2 Bedroom...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on May 4, 2002

Wyndham Vacation Resort - Newport Onshore
405 Thames St.
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
(401) 849-1500

Onshore at Newport RI

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Newport RI is a great town for sightseeing. Visiting the mansions, walking the cliff walk and riding along Ocean Drive was great. The town has some great little shops as well as outlets. There are hundreds of restaurants to choose from. Sardelli's was terrific. The weather was a little colder than I like it. It's probably better to go a little later in the year...but then you have to contend with higher prices and more people. The visitors center located in the center of town is a wealth of information. It's well worth stopping in before you plan your activities. If your planning on dining out...buy the dining coupon book. It's like a mini "entertainment book". It cost $24 and...Read More