On our second day the weather was a little bit better, still rainy but at least not so foggy anymore. After a typical American breakfast with eggs and waffles we took a walk around the harbor and lovely little Newport. The town is really is really cozy and charming.
Newport is famous for its historic mansions and its rich sailing history. The city hosts countless sailing regattas and championships every year, but the granddaddy of them all is the Volvo Ocean Race. Additionally, Newport was the location of the first U.S. Open tournaments in both tennis and golf, as well as every challenge to the America’s Cup between 1930 and 1983.
After, we drove to the coast and conquered the Cliff Walk, which is a walk along the eastern shore of Newport that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport’s gilded age. Even though the weather was not the greatest, we really enjoyed it – the ocean was going wild, splashing up the cliffs. While walking by the water, we could already see some of the very impressive mansions Newport is famous for.
The mansions of Newport, originally called “cottages”, were built as summer homes in the 1850s to 1900 by wealthy tycoons of New York and Philadelphia. Now, these massive houses, including the spectacular Rosecliff, Marble House, the Breakers, the Elms, Rough Point, and more, are open to the public, offering fascinating and informative tours. Special events, parties, balls, and performances, are presented during summer, fall, and the Christmas season. The magnificent Newport Flower Show takes place yearly at Roseclilff. Read more about the mansions of Newport here.
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Back at the hotel, we relaxed a bit in the Whirlpool and ended the day with a dinner at the restaurant Black Pearl in the harbor.
