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Driving between New York City and Boston, we knew that we wanted to stop along the way and explore a new town. While it would have been amazing to go to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard, that could be an entirely different trip. So we settled on Newport, Rhode Island which is slightly out of the way, but not enough that we didn’t mind the detour. Rhode Island marks the 23rd US State that I’ve visited!
Famous for its huge mansions and known as the perfect summer getaway, Newport now contains one of the highest number of surviving colonial buildings of any city in the United States. On our visit, however, the city was just waking up from its winter slumber. It was quiet and quaint. Everything you’d think of as a New England town.
We didn’t get a chance to drive around to the various mansions due to time, but we did take a quick wander through the downtown area. With so much more to see, a return visit to quaint Newport is a must for me.
Newport, Rhode Island was infinitely cute and I loved its New England charm. I wish we had more time to spend wandering its streets and to check out some of those mansions.
How do you make the most of a short visit when you’re just passing through?
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RamblinLove says
June 20, 2015 at 3:40 PMWe are planning to do a bit of a New England roadtrip around Labor Day and we haven’t decided where to go in Rhode Island – this might be the place!
Adelina says
July 7, 2015 at 7:53 AMDefinitely go and spend more than just an afternoon there! The whole drive along the coast is really beautiful. Wish I had more time.
Lauren @ Justin Plus Lauren says
June 20, 2015 at 7:29 PMRhode Island is super cute and congrats on visiting all of those US States! I’ve never been though I’d love to stop by on a lengthy road trip or something! 🙂
Andrew says
June 21, 2015 at 5:49 AMlooks like a highly agreeable place!
Laia | colibrist says
June 21, 2015 at 10:33 AMCharming! When I pass through a place I do the same as you… just wander around an area (usually downtown) to get a feeling of the place. And regret and do not have more time to explore 🙂
Ruth says
June 21, 2015 at 3:01 PMOhhh! Looks like my kind of town. As a matter of fact, it has been on my radar for some time. I would love to drive from New York to Boston.
Mary {The World Is A Book} says
June 21, 2015 at 6:33 PMBeautiful photos and it looks like you covered quite a bit with a short time in downtown. I have heard such great things about the mansions that I’d love to visit one day too. I think downtown areas do give you some sense into the towns especially with a tight schedule.
Katrina says
June 23, 2015 at 8:50 AMI’ve passed so close to Newport so many times and never visited! Loving your pictures!
Rachael@safari254 says
June 24, 2015 at 11:01 AMIt’s been a while since I’ve been on here. I love old buildings! Newport looks beautiful
Anchor Bend Glassworks says
June 27, 2015 at 8:56 AMHappy you enjoyed yourself in our little city by the sea. Come visit us next time!
Bryna says
June 29, 2015 at 6:30 AMLove the pictures! That’s a cool sculpture as well – I wonder what the story behind it is!
Adelina says
July 7, 2015 at 7:52 AMI was wondering the same thing, but I couldn’t find any info on it at the time. Quick google search and there isn’t much online about it either, but I did find this. Just a random sculpture I guess!
Baby Isabella says
December 8, 2015 at 11:17 AMNewport looks lovely! We have a Newport near us on the Isle of Wight in Southern England. Just recently visited the States for the first time and loved it! #CityTripping x
Adelina says
December 17, 2015 at 8:33 AMYour Newport sounds lovely as well! I’ll have to check it out 🙂
Cathy (MummyTravels) says
December 8, 2015 at 2:16 PMI’ve only had the smallest taste of New England, and never been to Rhode Island but your photos are lovely and really bring it to life. #citytripping
Adelina says
December 17, 2015 at 8:32 AMI feel like I’ve only had a small taste of it as well. So much more to explore!
Sarah Ebner says
December 9, 2015 at 6:38 AMYou must go back!! We went to Newport years ago now (eek, 20 years) but we have always wanted to return because we loved it so much. And the mansions are well worth visiting. It’s a different time, a different world, all very Great Gatsby! #Citytripping
Adelina says
December 17, 2015 at 8:31 AMYes! That’s the perfect way of describing it. Great Gatsby-like 🙂
Wander Mum says
December 13, 2015 at 9:09 AMBeautiful pictures! Must visit next time we make a trip over to Boston (my brother lives there) as we’ve not explored Rhode Island. Like you, we usually have a wander around and get a feel for the place without doing TOO much…then talk lots about going back! Too many places! Thanks for linking up to #citytripping !
Adelina says
December 17, 2015 at 8:22 AMFor sure! There are too many amazing places to see in the world. If only one had all the time to visit…