What You Will Do
Enjoy delightful food from five restaurants while strolling the historic streets of Newport, Rhode Island! Our tour begins in front of the Wave sculpture on the corner of America's Cup Ave. and Memorial Blvd.. We will talk about Newport's infamous pirates, Revolutionary War armies, the Gilded Age of mansions and industrialists, the Irish American heritage up to and including the condominium boom. Our tour will last 2.5 hours and will cover approximately 1.75 miles. Bring your appetites, you will not be disappointed!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet you in front of the Wave Sculpture located at the corner of America's Cup Blvd. and Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI, we will have our name tags visible.
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Newport
15 minutes
Our meeting place which is located in front of the Wave Sculpture, at the corner of America's Cup Blvd and Memorial Blvd.in the heart of Newport. Following your check in, we give a brief history of the 41 North and the Armory, then continue on to our "Off the Beaten Path" tour. If you have been to Newport many times or if this is your first time, you will experience many new facts and wonderful restaurants along the way.
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Newport
10 minutes
The Armory, built in 1894 for the Militia, soon to become the International Sailing Hall of Fame.
3
Newport
10 minutes
Brown and Howard Wharf, one of the busiest harbors dating back to the 1800's, today it is still a popular port for luxury yachts.
4
Newport
20 minutes
Wally's, Enjoy a fabulous smash burger
5
Newport
12 minutes
Waite's Wharf. A view of historical Fort Adams, built between 1837 to 1854 primarily by the Irish Immigrants.
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Newport
10 minutes
Ancient Order of Hibernians, built as a protective agency for the Irish Immigrants, chartered in 1876.
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Newport
25 minutes
Knot Norm's, enjoy a mahi mahi taco, with a pineapple salsa, with a side salad of apples, beets and field greens
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Newport
20 minutes
The Elms Mansion, owned by the Preservation Society, built in 1901 by Edward Berwin. The tour will be in the beautiful gardens behind the mansion where we discuss the Gilded Age.
9
Newport
10 minutes
International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the only accredited school of its type in the country.
10
Newport
15 minutes
Vieste's, Enjoy a sampling of homemade Italian appetizers.
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Newport
8 minutes
Samuel Whitehorne House, the most historic home in Newport. Built in 1811 following the Revolution.
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Newport
15 minutes
Cold Fusion, 18 varieties of gelato or sorbet to choose from. or Ben & Jerry's, depends upon availability.
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