News & Updates
We know and appreciate that some of you will be coming from far away and that you might come a few days earlier or stay a few days after the festivities. Here is a small list of activities in and around the area in order to get you started.
We will not have any formal activities besides the ceremony and reception on Sunday April 15th, so pick and choose what best suits you. Enjoy your visit!
Which Mansions Should I visit?
One of the most popular thing to do in Newport is to visit the Mansions. Self-guided audio tours are provided at The Breakers, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff. Colonial, Victorian, the Gilded Age - Newport has it all - Newport showcased a display of wealth during...
Weather Forecast
As we get ready for another Nor'easter - Hopefully there won't be snow on the ground when we all gather for the wedding. Here is the extended forecast: [we won't be touching the record high 🙂 ]
In and Around Newport
Newport was founded in 1639, so there's lots of history here. Here are a few thing to think about visiting while you are here: Three Things to do: [more to follow] Mansions - During the Gilded Age, America’s wealthiest families flocked to the City-by-the-Sea and its...
What is Patriots Day?
On Monday April 16th 2018 Massachussets celebrates Patriot's Day. Patriot's Day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord (near Boston) in 1775, which were two of the earliest battles in the American Revolutionary War. For some people in the states of...
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox open their home season on Patriots Day...Monday April 16, 2018 [also known as Marathon Monday] The 2018 schedule has not yet been released, but hopefully you will be able to go to a game, or at least tour Fenway Park. Visit the famous "Green...
Boston Marathon
What's going on in New England - Monday April 16, 2018 will be the 122nd running of the Boston Marathon Course map You can drive up from Newport (71 miles)- and park around any part of the route to get a good view of runners. Especially nice area is around "Heartbreak...