Dubbed one of America's prettiest towns by Forbes,
this quaint seaside hamlet boasts lots to see and do for
groups.
DAY 1 : On the Sea
11:00 AM
Get into the coastal New England spirit with a harbor tour on
the schooner Aurora. The historic boat can host up to 68
passengers and can provide hors d'oeuvres, seafood platters,
boxed lunches, or an authentic New England clam boil on
Narragansett Bay.
bit.ly/smSchooner
6:00 PM
After an afternoon at sea, head over to The Regatta Place for a
traditional lobster-bake dinner. The Regatta Place can
accommodate up to 200 guests and offers stunning water views
from every angle. bit.ly/smRegatta
DAY 2: The Finer Things
9:00 AM
Newport is famous for its mansions - 11 historic, sprawling
"summer cottages" built by the likes of the Vanderbilts and the
Berwinds. Pick a couple (The Breakers is perhaps the most well
known) and take guided walking tours to learn more about them
and relish in their splendor.
www.newportmansions.org
3:00 PM
Be sure to take a stroll along the breathtaking Cliff Walk, a
3.5-mile winding path along the coastline of the Atlantic
Ocean.
www.cliffwalk.com
8:00 PM
Get gussied up and enjoy a signature cocktail (Grey Goose Le
Poire vodka, pear purée, apple juice, Monin honey syrup, and
lemongrass) before a meal at the award-winning The Muse by
Jonathan Cartwright restaurant within the historic, boutique
Vanderbilt Grace Hotel. bit.ly/smGraceHotel
DAY 3: Wine and Dine
10:00 AM
Try your hand at the ancient art of glassblowing at Thames
Glass. Make your very own ornament, paperweight, or vase with
the help of a skilled glassblower - and keep your creation.
www.thamesglass.com
1:00 PM
Knock back some oysters and more fresh seafood at Newport's new
Midtown Oyster Bar, located in the historic downtown
neighborhood. http://midtownoyster.com
4:00 PM
Sample the region's premium grapes with private wine tastings
at Newport Vineyards, Greenvale Vineyards, and Carolyn's
Sakonnet Vineyards. www.coastalwinetrail.com
7:00 PM
Say farewell with a meal at Newport's legendary waterfront
restaurant, Clarke Cooke House. Afterwards, shake your
tailfeathers to the beats in the adjoining Boom Boom Room.
www.clarkecooke.com