Newport, RI
Newport was absolutely beautiful! One things we noticed is that almost every house is considered historical and named after someone! We would love to go back during the summer but can't even imagine how packed it would be!
The sunsets were amazing and I wish the water was warm enough to swim in it. Fear not, I obviously made sure to touch it.
You will see a few different pictures of daffodils below! The day we left (April 1st) was the start of Newport's Daffodil days, which runs the month of April. The founders of the event (started in 2006) were inspired by a park in Scotland! Now, the event in Newport has grown and this year the city had OVER 1.3 MILLION DAFFODIL'S PLANTED! The city even gives away daffodil's to each island resident in October.
One night after work we ventured over to Fort Adam's State Park, which is supposed to have great views of the sunset and a few lighthouses! We were not disappointed (but we were a little thrown off by how cold it was)!
Here is a better picture and a website if you want to read more about it!
On our last morning, we did the Newport Cliffwalk, which runs along the eastern shore. In 1975 the walk was designated as a National Recreation Trail ... the 65th in the nation and first in New England. The walk runs 3.5 miles, most of which is easy enough to walk but there are some climbing of rocks for a third of it!
It was fascinating to see the different styles of architecture along the route! I think the most well-known house on it is The Breakers!
The Angelsea Mansion, a Gothic Revival "summer cottage" was my favorite - mostly because of the gazebo they have right by the water! Somehow, neither of us managed to get a great picture of it though. In the picture below, you can see the gazebo- just imagine the views they have (and what great people watching they can do!!)
