As a boater, the first thing you should do when you get to Newport is pick up a copy of the Newport and Narragansett Bay PortBook. PortBook is the PropTalk family's marine services directory. In addition to being a guide to all marine services you may need while in Newport, it lists local events, pumpout stations, restaurants, Laundromats, massage therapists, liquor stores, etc.
Newport is an excellent walking town. You can walk to great restaurants, parks, bars, bookstores and even a knitting store, right from the launch. In a recent visit to Newport, PropTalk's publisher hosted a cupcake taste test. The hands-down winner was Newport Sweet Shoppe on William Street. Best cocktails (basil-lime gimlet and espresso martini) can be found at Asterisk on Thames Street. For a terrific breakfast, Gary's Handy Lunch is the spot. Be forewarned, though, they like many other establishments in Newport are cash only. ATM's abound, though.
The new Maya Lin-designed Doris Duke Park is a great place to sit for a cup of coffee. It's conveniently located a stone's throw from at least three coffee shops.
Venture up to Spring Street for Rosemary and Thyme. Great sandwiches and salads as well as home-baked pastries.
Island Books is an independent bookstore on Spring Street. They've got a great "staff picks" section as well as big maritime and Newport sections. If you are a reader, its a must-stop kind of place. If you follow Spring Street along to Broadway, there are some great fun restaurants. Two of our favorites are Salvation Cafe and The Fifth Element.
Monday, August 19, 2013 - 13:48
[box type="info"]On page 38(see below) of the September issue of PropTalk there is a feature on Cruising New England. If you happen to be in New England, here's PropTalk's cheat sheet to downtown Newport.[/box]
As a boater, the first thing you should do when you get to Newport is pick up a copy of the Newport and Narragansett Bay PortBook. PortBook is the PropTalk family's marine services directory. In addition to being a guide to all marine services you may need while in Newport, it lists local events, pumpout stations, restaurants, Laundromats, massage therapists, liquor stores, etc.
Newport is an excellent walking town. You can walk to great restaurants, parks, bars, bookstores and even a knitting store, right from the launch. In a recent visit to Newport, PropTalk's publisher hosted a cupcake taste test. The hands-down winner was Newport Sweet Shoppe on William Street. Best cocktails (basil-lime gimlet and espresso martini) can be found at Asterisk on Thames Street. For a terrific breakfast, Gary's Handy Lunch is the spot. Be forewarned, though, they like many other establishments in Newport are cash only. ATM's abound, though.
The new Maya Lin-designed Doris Duke Park is a great place to sit for a cup of coffee. It's conveniently located a stone's throw from at least three coffee shops.
Venture up to Spring Street for Rosemary and Thyme. Great sandwiches and salads as well as home-baked pastries.
Island Books is an independent bookstore on Spring Street. They've got a great "staff picks" section as well as big maritime and Newport sections. If you are a reader, its a must-stop kind of place. If you follow Spring Street along to Broadway, there are some great fun restaurants. Two of our favorites are Salvation Cafe and The Fifth Element.
As a boater, the first thing you should do when you get to Newport is pick up a copy of the Newport and Narragansett Bay PortBook. PortBook is the PropTalk family's marine services directory. In addition to being a guide to all marine services you may need while in Newport, it lists local events, pumpout stations, restaurants, Laundromats, massage therapists, liquor stores, etc.
Newport is an excellent walking town. You can walk to great restaurants, parks, bars, bookstores and even a knitting store, right from the launch. In a recent visit to Newport, PropTalk's publisher hosted a cupcake taste test. The hands-down winner was Newport Sweet Shoppe on William Street. Best cocktails (basil-lime gimlet and espresso martini) can be found at Asterisk on Thames Street. For a terrific breakfast, Gary's Handy Lunch is the spot. Be forewarned, though, they like many other establishments in Newport are cash only. ATM's abound, though.
The new Maya Lin-designed Doris Duke Park is a great place to sit for a cup of coffee. It's conveniently located a stone's throw from at least three coffee shops.
Venture up to Spring Street for Rosemary and Thyme. Great sandwiches and salads as well as home-baked pastries.
Island Books is an independent bookstore on Spring Street. They've got a great "staff picks" section as well as big maritime and Newport sections. If you are a reader, its a must-stop kind of place. If you follow Spring Street along to Broadway, there are some great fun restaurants. Two of our favorites are Salvation Cafe and The Fifth Element.