Newport: Highlights Tour with Local Cuisine, Unique History – Newport, Rhode Island
Experience the off the beaten path of historic streets in Newport while enjoying the fabulous foods of five different restaurants during this tour. Newport is creative and charming, ENJOY!
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Newport represents the cradle of our independence from the revolution through the Gilded Age up to and including the growth and beauty of our City by the Sea. While strolling you will experience the art and architecture of many of the aged buildings, learn about the pirates who were a significant part of Newport, the merchants who traveled to the Caribbean to import sugar cane for distillation into rum which became the largest and most lucrative export, the importance of the seaport to our economy the naval academy, the building of Fort Adams following the revolution and hearing about the mansions of the Gilded Age. During this tour you will experience five different restaurants offering one of their specialties, learn about their beginning and their culinary creations. Be sure to bring your appetite.
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Highlights
The activity begins in front of the Wave Sculpture, 337 Thames St.
Marvel at hearing about the Gilded Age, view the grounds of the Elms mansion.
Enjoy local cuisine while experiencing 4 centuries of Newport’s history.
Includes
Learn about the many historic facts about Newport.
Enjoy the cuisine of 5 different restaurants, two of which will include an alcoholic beverage.
Included in the cuisine are appetizers, fun foods, homemade Italian food with wine accompaniment, French dessert with coffee or tea ending with your choice of alcoholic beverage at a popular Irish restaurant.
Parking is not included.
Rain ponchos are included, umbrellas are not included.
Water and sunscreen are included.
Two alcoholic beverages are included, any additional alcoholic beverages are not included, but can be purchased.
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