Newport, RI

[scoochy12]

Hi All….. we want to do DIY this port. We will be there early June from 8-6. For those that have done this port… what is best way to get to Cliff Walk and mansions from cruise terminal?

 

TIA

Edited January 14, 2023 by scoochy12

[navybankerteacher]

5 minutes ago, scoochy12 said:

Hi All….. we want to do DIY this port. We will be there early June from 8-6. For this that have done this port… what is best way tiger to Cliff Walk and mansions from cruise terminal?

 

TIA

You might want to rent a car.

[princeton123211]

Just now, scoochy12 said:

For this that have done this port… what is best way tiger to Cliff Walk and mansions from cruise terminal?

It's very easy to do on your own. You'll tender ashore at Perrotti Park which puts you in the middle of town. 

 

You can walk down America's Cup Ave to Memorial Blvd over to the beginning of Cliff Walk. You'll pass the Casino and Audrain Museum along the way (on Bellevue Ave) which are both worth a stop on the way to or from the mansions), The Cliff Walk will put you along the water but wont offer easy access to the mansions-- they are better accessed from Bellevue Ave. Its long enough that if you walk one way you might want to Uber back,. 

[princeton123211]

2 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said:

You might want to rent a car.

Rent a car for whats essentially a 2 mile walk along a waterside path? 

[Charles4515]

For the mansions we took one of the trolly tours. The transit center was a short walk from the through tender port. Bought a ticket there. It was either 3 or 4 hours. Afterwards do the cliff walk. There is also a bus you can hop on and off for DIY. I liked getting the tour with the guide telling me about the mansions. No need to rent a car. Your post should be moved to  the Canada/New England board. Scroll through that board there and you will find info. 

Edited January 14, 2023 by Charles4515

[navybankerteacher]

26 minutes ago, princeton123211 said:

Rent a car for whats essentially a 2 mile walk along a waterside path? 

If they wanted to do more than just that walk.

[BklynBoy8]

We will be returning for the third time on the QM2.

 

Since she can not dock, we will be tendering into port.

 

Since we have exhausted all to do and are not into Mansions, will enjoy walking around especially if it is a beautiful day.

 

Our favorite lunch is at the Red Parrot which we are never disappointed with lunch.

[Nitemare]

Walk or trolley makes the most sense

[1025cruise]

Keep in mind that certain sections of the Cliff Walk are closed.

[Nashna]

On 1/13/2023 at 11:20 PM, BklynBoy8 said:

We will be returning for the third time on the QM2.

 

Since she can not dock, we will be tendering into port.

 

Since we have exhausted all to do and are not into Mansions, will enjoy walking around especially if it is a beautiful day.

 

Our favorite lunch is at the Red Parrot which we are never disappointed with lunch.

Native Rhode Islander here...Have you been to Castle Hill for lunch?  The drive alone is spectacular.  You could Uber or taxi from the pier. Newport, RI Hotels | Relais & Châteaux | Castle Hill Inn