where to stay in newport with a 16 month old?

Hi all,

We are headed to the Cape for a week, but want to stay for a weekend in Newport to break up the drive from NY. I would like to book an inn - but I know that many don%26#39;t take toddlers. . .can anyone suggest an inn or B%26amp;B that does?

Or a hotel that is walking distance from the main attactions. . . I am just not into a big hotel as much as a small more homey setting.

Thanks!

Juliet

where to stay in newport with a 16 month old?

Your best bet is to call the places you%26#39;re considering and just ask them. Some sites to consider for B%26amp;B info: legendaryinnsof newport.com, innsofnewport.com, gonewport.com, bbonline.com.

Big hotels are the Marriot, Viking, Hyatt.

where to stay in newport with a 16 month old?

One more thing -- bbonline has an option to look at listings that are kid-friendly.

Thanks for your help! We actually booked at the Burbank Rose. Brian was really friendly and even has a pack and play, but we%26#39;ll have our own since we%26#39;ll be on vacation the week afterwards.

Do you have any reccommendations for Newport - and can we bring a stroller to the mansions? Any restaurants - and are there good times to go with a kid?

Thanks for your help! I%26#39;ve never been there and am so excited!

Juliet

I believe you can bring strollers to the mansions, but you might want to check first before you get there. Check out newportmansions.org.

Newport also has a visitor%26#39;s center near the harbor area that can provide all kinds of good info for you.

Restaurants with a toddler -- well, Brick Alley Pub is one of the first that came to mind. It%26#39;s got a lively atmosphere with plenty to look at, so you don%26#39;t have to worry about the little one disturbing anyone.

There places on the water that have outside dining, too; The Mooring is one of them -- great chowder and fritters.

You might also check the Newport Dinner Train -- they might have special runs for families.

Have a great vacation.

ILRI