Newport, Rhode Island
The Newport Flower Show kicks off the summer season like nothing else! Located at the historic Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, The Newport Flower Show celebrates the art of design and the rich history of the Gilded Age cottages to benefit The Preservation Society of Newport County.
I loved attending the Newport Flower Show last summer with friends so much that my team and I decided to take our Shop Danielle Rollins Pop Up on the road! We will be in Newport at the Newport Flower Show Friday, June 22nd - Sunday, June 24th from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and CK Bradley on Saturday, June 23rd 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and a special cocktail party 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
I have gathered some Newport insider favorites to share the best places to dine, visit and explore!
I think my favorite way to experience Newport is by water. There is nothing more relaxing than an afternoon spent boating. The Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge is listed as one of the best Instagram worthy spots in the area!
Newport Vineyards
The Newport Vineyards are one of the places in Rhode Island that make Newport so amazing. You must get a behind the scenes look at the Newport Vineyard’s winemaking process with any of their daily tours!
Mansions
As everyone knows, Newport is known for the storied mansions built during the Gilded Age when the wealthiest American families transformed the City by the Sea into one of the most elegant areas to be. When visiting Newport, touring the famous mansions The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, Green Animals, Kingscote, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House and Chepstow are a must! Our insider recommended booking the Holmes and Breakers Mansions special servant tours that offer a history rich experience like no other!
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Cliff Walk
Another of my favorite ways to see Newport is the Cliff Walk for a one of a kind way to see the Gilded Age mansions and sweeping panoramic ocean views.
Newport Creamery and a joyride down Ocean Drive!
Stop by the Newport Creamery to grab a scoop of ice-cream or a divine milkshake and then head straight down Ocean Drive. Go however far you would like, but you will most likely find yourself in awe of the beautiful views making this an all day activity! Take the fam and turn it into a perfect picture opportunity! Maybe it’s a rainy day? An insider shared with us that there is no need to hold back on making your drive and says a rainy day only adds to the beauty making it her favorite time to do it!
Gary Handy Lunch
Want to get the authentic Rhode Island experience? Check out Gary Handy Lunch! This small diner is where ALL the locals hit for a good priced, relaxed, but none the less delicious lunch! 462 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
Stop by the Newport Creamery to grab a scoop of ice-cream or a divine milkshake and then head straight down Ocean Drive. Go however far you would like, but you will most likely find yourself in awe of the beautiful views making this an all day activity! Take the fam and turn it into a perfect picture opportunity! Maybe it’s a rainy day? An insider shared with us that there is no need to hold back on making your drive and says a rainy day only adds to the beauty making it her favorite time to do it!
Gary Handy Lunch
Want to get the authentic Rhode Island experience? Check out Gary Handy Lunch! This small diner is where ALL the locals hit for a good priced, relaxed, but none the less delicious lunch! 462 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
You could spend an entire day sampling clam chowder! Everyone you ask seems to have a favorite.
Looking for a chic and posh place to stay? The Castle Hill Inn is the perfect place whether you come just to check out the beautiful scenery, the fine restaurant and upscale bars located inside and outside the Inn, or you come for a romantic getaway, you will not be disappointed. The Castle Hill Inn is one of the finest places in Rhode Island.
The Shack at Dutch Harbor
One of our insider sources said visiting The Shack MUST be on the list while in Rhode Island. Jake Rojas, the chef of the high-end restaurant in Providence named Tallulah on Thames, sets up a shop every summer to sell his in-demand tacos. What started as an experimental pop-up in the upstairs bar of his old restaurant has now become all the rage! Jake Rojas’ cooking is done with pristine and often local ingredients, but not only is the food good, his restaurant location brings a whole experience to the table!
Come taste what all the rave is about! Tallulah's Taqueria at "THE SHACK" 252 Narragansett Ave Jamestown, RI 02835
The Shack at Dutch Harbor
One of our insider sources said visiting The Shack MUST be on the list while in Rhode Island. Jake Rojas, the chef of the high-end restaurant in Providence named Tallulah on Thames, sets up a shop every summer to sell his in-demand tacos. What started as an experimental pop-up in the upstairs bar of his old restaurant has now become all the rage! Jake Rojas’ cooking is done with pristine and often local ingredients, but not only is the food good, his restaurant location brings a whole experience to the table!
Come taste what all the rave is about! Tallulah's Taqueria at "THE SHACK" 252 Narragansett Ave Jamestown, RI 02835
Beavertail Lighthouse
After you have had your fill of tacos at The Shack you might as well visit the Beaver Tail Lighthouse. Rhode Island’s history continues delight with the third oldest lighthouse in the country. There is plenty to do there—maybe some fishing, having a picnic, climbing the lighthouse or just admiring the views and hanging out around the state park!
After you have had your fill of tacos at The Shack you might as well visit the Beaver Tail Lighthouse. Rhode Island’s history continues delight with the third oldest lighthouse in the country. There is plenty to do there—maybe some fishing, having a picnic, climbing the lighthouse or just admiring the views and hanging out around the state park!
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Calling all tennis fans! This is the spot for you. The International Tennis Hall of Fame will teach you all about tennis history including the history of some of our all time favorite players!
Calling all tennis fans! This is the spot for you. The International Tennis Hall of Fame will teach you all about tennis history including the history of some of our all time favorite players!
