wandering wednesday

the thing about having just one day per week “free for wandering” is that we’ve learned to ‘pack a lot in’ – last week we visited one of our favorite haunts – newport ri – a place we have spent a great deal of time in the past – racing in regattas – relaxing – and always, a ride on the rum runner.

started the day with a coffee (the coffee grinder on bowen’s wharf is a great spot – and very newport-y) and a nice ride to fort adams, around ocean drive and down bellevue back to town.

fort adams – home of sail newport, sail to prevail and the museum of yachting.  looks like a junior regatta, a nice day on the water….and our first sighting – INDRA, a fine speed machine from marblehead prepping for the newport to bermuda race.

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hammersmith farm…you know Jackie O’s place….before she was a Kennedy or an O.

gates + glimpses

lots of renovations on the mansions – we have been to lovely soirees + rockin’ bashes at several of the mansions – and toured others – so given our limited time – we opted out of a mansion tour – maybe during the holidays?

lunch at bowen’s 22  wine bar + grille and then onto the rum runner for a harbor tour….and a bit of a splash – if you haven’t ‘ridin’ the rum runner’ then you have not had a true newport experience – great tour, awesome history, cool + breezy….and quite speedy when it’s ‘kicked up a notch or two’

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a few favorite spots on the tour where we have enjoyed some good times – the ida lewis yacht club + the new york yacht club at harbor court.

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back on land – a little bit of shopping!  may we recommend:

the laura jean denim shop, farmaesthetics, marc allen (for the men) …our favorite cheese + wine shop is no more…but the shop that took its place has these cool seats.

quick stop to check the grass at the tennis hall of fame – billie jean king rocks!

“a room with a view” – love it!  the bar at the top of the vanderbilt grace has a cool selection of bubbly including really delicious sparkling roses – uber dry!

ww-talullah-on-thames-newport-artefacthomedinner at talullah’s on thames – quirky, fun + interesting menu + food (something we find to be a rarity in newport – despite all its grandeur…great dining spots can be a challenge – especially ones that take reservations).

may we recommend:

the attwater hotel (interiors by rachel reider interiors)

the vanderbilt grace  – great location, a bit of glam – the wonderful jonathan cartwright restaurant muse and the rooftop bar  (especially rose mondays!)

the rum runner 

the cliff walk

brenton point state park – best kite flying spot ever

talullah’s – quirky decor, fun menu beautifully prepared

scales – one of my favorite spots (downstairs only – upstairs is too hot! – so unfortunately, no reservations…)

bowen’s 22 wine bar – sit outside along the dock, good drinks – great spot to watch the town happenings

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the mansions – some of our favorites: Chateau-sur-mer, Marble House (don’t miss the Tea House!), Rosecliff, The Breakers, The Elms…immerse yourself in ‘the gilded age’

an hour or two on the lawn at Castle Hill – adirondack chairs, great drinks + the perfect place to see every yacht coming + going

great drinks, casual atmosphere, lots of yachtsmen + women – cafe zelda

thinking about checking out jamestown – great idea – take the jamestown ferry – nice ride + nice destination!

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i think i must get this book – she is wearing that lipstick with great authority!