Two Days Solo

First off.. I have little experience in the solo vacation, but since there is no need to compromise, I am looking forward to charting a solo course in Newport for two days in July. So, no romance or party places please... but beyond going to the Breakers and taking in the Cliff Walk (just until the point where my potential fall into death would go completely unnoticed :-), what%26#39;s recommended? Are there any charters that aren%26#39;t all couples cozying up on deck? Stuff like that. We%26#39;re talking a sunday and Monday. How about best beach to be left relatively alone? And since I am staying in Middletown, what time does the parking get completely jammed and where do you park in Newport?

Two Days Solo

Second Beach in Middletown is your best bet. Sunday and Monday is usually good for parking, unless it%26#39;s the 4th week.

Two Days Solo

You can also go down to the Thames St/Wharf area and mill around in the shops. I take the bus because for me, driving is just a pain in the neck with RIPTA being so easy to navigate. AND it gives me the chance to see instead of watching where I';m going.

There is a lovely farm...Green Animals Topiary...a few miles the OTHER way--towards Portsmouth...that has a topiary garden (hence the name) an old lovely farmhouse and fabulous lawn upon which to sit and just watch the boats in the bay glide past.

Man, I wish we were gonna be crossing paths...we%26#39;d have a blast.

Definately do the Breakers and the entire 3.2 miles of the Cliff Walk if you up to it. There is nothing like it.

Go to Astors Beechwood mansion also for the living history tour and to Doris Duke%26#39;s Rough Point if you have enough time.

I agree that 2nd Beach is you best choice for a nice beach and to be left alone.

Go downtown to eat and don%26#39;t be afriad to eat at the bar. They all have friendly bartenders who will engage you in conversation. eat at the bar at the Clarke Cooke House, Black Pearl (inside or out and have the chowder) Mooring, 22 Bowens, Fluke.

Park at the Visitors Center and get your ticket stamped by RIPTA and you can park all day for something like $2.00. Just park behind the visitors center and bring your ticket inside and ask about the RIPTA stamp. Great deal!

Visit Aquidneck lobster company and walk around the tanks to see the lobsters. Grab a sandwich at Sig%26#39;s Deli and have a picnic at Brenton State Park and walk on the rocks. Go to Newport Vineyards and do a tour and tasting. Nothing like great conversation with strangers at a wine tasting. There is a great deli next to the vineyard - Fatuelli%26#39;s.

Go to Castle Hill and grab a glass of wine or soda, an Adirondack chair and watch the boats go by and also walk down to the lighthouse on the grounds. Enjoy!