Narragansett/Newport

We are a family of 4 hoping to visit the area for two nights- August 19/20. Can anyone name a Hotel in Narragansett they enjoyed (not the Anchor Inn-booked) on the beach and do the beaches in Newport have waves and sand (not rocks) if we decide to stay there? I know there are plenty of Hotels in Newport . Any Hotel along the coast of RI in the area thay has rave reviews would be great. I can%26#39;t seem to find any that are consistently rated high. Thanks.

Narragansett/Newport

There aren%26#39;t really a lot of hotels along the coast, just smaller places, more just beachside inns and b%26amp;b%26#39;s.Yes the hotels would be in Npt or Middletown, however there is a Holiday Inn in Kingston. Yes the beaches have waves and sand, in Newport 2nd Beach, also known as Sachuest is the best- however Third Beach and Gosseberry are popular with families and children. Oh, and the water is a lot warmer than you would experience in Mass.

Narragansett/Newport

Narragannsett Town Becah is beautiful as are the other beaches in that area. This is a true beach resort as that is the main attraction in that area of RI. You also have easy access to the Blcok Island ferry in Pt. Judith for what is a great day trip with a family. Bring bikes or rent them on the Block. www.BlockIslandInfo.com

Newport is a great area to vacation with more to do than you could fit into a weekend.

The Inn at Newport Beach is right across the street from First Beach and next to a few places to eat. In downtown Newport there is a Hyatt, Marriott, The Newport Harbor Hotel and Hotel Viking. You could also contact a resrevation service such as Newpoirt Rez or TaylorMade Rez found on GoNewport.com

www.GoNewport.com and be sure to check out the calendar of events and Things To Do for many more options than listed below.

www.TableHound.com for all Newport restaurants

MUST-DO%26#39;s for a family

- Tour the Breakers Mansion - #1 attraction in the state

- Tour Astors%26#39; Beechwood - big hit with children. Living History tour with professional actors and you walk back into the year 1891 when you enter the home

- Walk the Cliff Walk . Go to the Visitors Center and pick up The Best Read Guide which has a detailed map and description of the Cliff Walk.

- Go to Sig%26#39;s Deli and get a picnic lunch, grab your kites and go to Brenton Point State Park. Right on the ocean and you can walk along the rocks also.

- Visit Aquidneck Lobster Company to see the amazing lobsters for sale

- Tennis fans? The only public grass courts in the US are at the Tennis Hall of Fame. Go play or walk throught the interactive museum that children enjoy.

- First Beach is in Newport, but has lots of seaweed. Go to Second. If your kids are very young go to Goosebeey that has no waves at all and is perfect for families.

- Walk through St Mary%26#39;s when President Kennedy was married when he was just a Senator.

- Visit Trinity Church as see the pew where General George Washington worshipped from before he became President.

- harbor tour is a must! Madeleine, Amazinbg Grace, RumRunner, Adirondack II, and Gansett Cruises are very popular, but there are many other options

- as I mentioned, check out Newport%26#39;s calendar of events. Lots to do!

Restaurants for children

Salas%26#39;s for dinner - the second floor

Brick Alley Pub - lunch or dinner

The Wharf Pub - lunch or dinner

Breakfast at Gary%26#39;s Handy, Franklin Spa, Poor Richards or Corner Cafe

Must have chowder at the Black Pearl. Great burgers also.

Flo%26#39;s Clamshack at First Beach

SmokeHouse cafe

Might also want to investigate Misquamicut

http://www.misquamicut.org/

From Narragansett you can do day trips to Newport, but Misquamicut is a bit farther.