Hotpoint - sadly not here anymore...but

Hotpoint has closed its doors and in its old location is Persimmon. Persimmon is a wonderful restaurant and well worth a trip. Beautiful food with lovely presentation accompanied by a well put together wine list. The restaurant is small so book if you can.

Hotpoint - sadly not here anymore...but

As former Chef / Owner of Hotpoint I want to thank all of my former guests for making Hotpoint such a great success. Hotpoint had a great run and I wanted to go out in style so I sold it at its peak. I urge everyone to try Persimmon. Chef Champe Speidel has taken over this little gem from me and is now working his magic.

Jim Reardon

Rhode Island

I%26#39;m going to be spending 1 day in NYC and 3 days in Rhode Island and 1 day in boston. My accomadtion is aldreay paid for. I%26#39;ll want to see some of the major sites. Can anyone tell me how much spending money they%26#39;ll think i%26#39;ll need for dining out, tours etc

Rhode Island

what cities will you be visiting? Newport is lovely and I%26#39;m not sure but I think I would spend more there on tours, etc than most other cities in RI.

Rhode Island

Not nearly as much as you would spend in London. Coffee is still under 2.00 a cup. In Newport for lunch a nice sandwich platter would cost anywhere from 5.95 to 9.95 depending on where you go.

Xia is right. Newport is affordable if you %26#39;shop%26#39; wisely.

The Mansions are not to be missed...the Breakers especially.

www.newportmansions.org

The White Horse Tavern has been open since 1673 and is nice. Lunch would run you about $35 US.

www.whitehorsetavern.com

If it is the last week of June, the tall ships will be there (that%26#39;s why I%26#39;m going). They are free.

Of course, there is much more. I usually spend about $200-300US for a 6 day trip.

Have fun!

lip stain

Lodging near Foxwoods

My husband and I have tickets for the David Copperfield show at Foxwoods. We are from MA and are looking for a nice, clean place to stay Saturday night (May 19) near Foxwoods. Any advice?

Lodging near Foxwoods

If you want to stay in the Westerly/Misquamicut area, the Pleasant View Hotel or the Atlantic Beach Resort (condos) on Misquamicut beach are probably the best choices. There are a number of chain hotels in the Norwich, CT area, and that%26#39;s close to both Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun casinos. Norwich won%26#39;t be as picturesque as Misquamicut, if that%26#39;s a consideration. Also in Westerly near the beach are a number of B%26amp;Bs -- The Villa, Grandview, and Langworthy Farm, which has a small winery. All of these B%26amp;B%26#39;s are on Shore Road, which parallels the salt pond, Misquamicut, and the ocean.

Where do people go to dance in Newport these days

We are on our third annual pilgrammage to Newport this weekend. Where are people heading to go out dancing at night? Last year we danced under a tent right on the water...very fun....but I do not remember the name.

Also suggestions for what to do in Newport on a rainy weekend? We are not big drinkers...Thanks!

Where do people go to dance in Newport these days

Dancing under the tent....you probably hit Christies just before it closed for good.

For Dancing, try the Boom Boom room at the Cooke House on Friday and Saturday Nights. (Older Crowd 30 somethings on up...)

Mamba Room/Rhino Bar (Younger/Mixed Crowd)

Pelham (Younger/Mixed Crowd)

What type of Music are you looking for? Age group?

Where do people go to dance in Newport these days

No it was not Christies, which we remember fondly. It was on the same side of the street headed out of town towards the beach, one or two wharves up. Any who we are 40 something and like the music of the 70 or 80%26#39;s. Any thoughts?

Vincents maybe? West Deck has a tent, but I doubt they had dancing.....usually too crowded to even hear any music that they%26#39;re playing.

Not sure if Vincents has a band outside yet or not....

Boom-Boom room would be a good bet:

www.clarkecooke.com/clarke_boom_boom.aspx

or, the Newport Blues Cafe (They have LIVE bands, but dancing is encouraged)

http://www.newportblues.com/home2.asp

You could also check out the other places I mentioned (Mamba Room/Rhino, Pelham etc....but they might have a younger crowd) You could always stick your head in to see if you%26#39;d like it....

Newport Grand might have a band as well, but that%26#39;s not downtown.

Rustys in Middletown also has bands, out by 1st beach.

What about Billy Goode%26#39;s on Marlborough Street? I know they have live music, don%26#39;t know about dancing.

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Newport in One Day

We have one day in newport and would like some suggestions on which of the mansions are considered do not miss. We also would like some suggestions on restaraunts that have outstand food without breaking the bank. Appreciate your suggestions as we will be there Friday 5/25

Newport in One Day

the breakers is THE don%26#39;t miss mansion, imo. Its opulence is mind-boggling.

For food, I like the White Horse Tavern...it%26#39;s very nice and the history value is incredible. The lunch menu is affordable.

www.whitehorsetavern.com

enjoy newport...i LOVE it.

Newport in One Day

I second the vote on the Breakers!! We did Newport in a day trip from Mystic, CT, and I would recommend touring no more than three mansions in a day. We also saw Marble House and The Elms. All of the homes we saw were great. Marble House is very ornate as the name suggests, but not nearly as large as the Breakers. The Elms does not overlook the ocean, but was one of the first large homes to have an elaborate heating system, so it could be lived in year round.

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

newport beachfront

any great hotels in Newport - with ocean/beach front? rooms? Cottages? Villa? House?

Just for a weekend - to sleep about 6 adults.

thanks!

newport beachfront

Castle Hill Inn, for sure, if you want to pay the price. It also has cottages. That%26#39;s a short drive from the harbor area. For hotels, the Hilton and the Marriot are right on the harbor, and the restored Hotel Viking (not sure if there%26#39;s much of a view there). There are some great B%26amp;Bs, too, but not necessarily on the water, but close. Francis Malbone Hourse, Hydrangea House, Almondy Inn, Cliffside Inn are some I can name right off the bat.

newport beachfront

Correction to my previous post --- it%26#39;s the Hyatt, not the Hilton.

Also check out the Chanler at Cliff Walk.

Castlehill Beach Houses or Beach cottages. Both on the beach and very private. A wonderful experience. Beach houses are a little more expensive than Beach houses but both are wonderful. The beach houses have a king bed and queen pull out sofa. Very nice. You can get 2 cotteges or houses next to eachother. Have fun!