My husband found the Norman Bird Sanctuary on an online search for places to hike while we were in…read morethe Newport area. On our first trip to the Sanctuary, we ended up doing the trail to Hanging Rock. Because of my height, there are portions where I had to crouch from one rock surface to get to another stable flat area to get my footing. My husband, who is taller than me by a lot, was more easily able to traverse the various rock heights. So what I'm saying is - Shorties, be careful out here!!

In the last couple years I've gained an obsession with birds and I've always had an appreciation…read morefor nature, so I was really stoked to check this place out. It was a nice weekday, not too cold, a little windy, and sunny. The entrance fee is not too bad for what you get (especially student price) and you can spent all the time you want on the trails. There are binoculars you can use or you can bring your own (not sure if theirs come with a rental fee). They have a lot of trails and a map to help you navigate the space--although I would recommend asking questions at the front desk and paying close attention to when they explain the map since it is not drawn to scale. I do wish they had more color markers along the way to help with knowing what each trail is. We did think we'd get lost at first, but we found our way around quite well and the explanation from the staff starts to all make sense once you're walking. The paths are well maintained and there are slightly elevated wooden bridges for areas that are muddier. I would recommend hiking shoes or boots, mostly for one of the trails with a tougher terrain. There are tons of picture worthy moments, although pictures don't do it justice. Although I did not see too many "unique" birds, we did come across other animals like deer and turkey. We spent a little over 2 hours here and got through about half of the place so if you do want to take it all in, I would recommend a 4-5 hour chunk of time (if you're in no rush).

Loved the space and selection. We were really excited to find that Wally's wieners are the food…read morechoice. My flight was excellent and I loved having choices of beer and the tap cocktails.

Big facility with hot dog vendor inside and large outdoor deck…read more Friendly staff and good selection. Downstairs is the guy who can help you with to go. Lots of parking.

The most spectacular clambake ever!! You haven't really experienced the best until you've had…read moreKempanaar's!

Attended an event today. It was awesome, from the grounds to the amazing food. It was a feast fit…read morefor a king. The staff was great as well. Hope to return again next year!!

Stopped by the Vineyard on Saturday for their Harvest Festival! First time there and it will not…read morebe my last. Fantastic wine to go with amazing views. A perfect place to sit back and enjoy your day. The festival had artisans and food vendors. It was a fun time! A few tips- the festival starts at 11- I would recommend you arrive before 12noon. Also, the bathroom line was long.

Stay away from the big corporate places and absolutely go here !…read moreSo I'm already planning my child's wedding here and she doesn't even have a boyfriend. We accidentally stumbled upon this insanely amazing vineyard on our way back to the airport from Newport. It is off the beaten path and right on the river. The staff is beyond friendly and really knew their wine. They have an extensive wine list. I would highly suggest getting the flights. At the particular time we were there if you bought two different flights, you were only missing out on tasting three different wines. If you are a Chardonnay lover, they have four different types right now oak undo in a few more. They have one wine right now that screams Thanksgiving dinner. They are all back is to die for. You were right on the river and they have bonfires some nights as well. Plenty of inside and outside seating of course they do a wine club which I still may go back and do. I truly cannot say enough about this place. It just seems like you're in a rustic German village drinking wine looking out on a a vineyard on one side and a beautiful river on the other.

An amazing space for a cafe! We got a smoothie, a caramel macchiato, a nitro coffee, and one of…read moretheir specialty brews and everyone loved it! My wife said it's the best coffee she's ever had!

Really was looking forward to enjoying drinks on the lawn. Everyone was super friendly until we got…read moreto the bar where no one acknowledged our existence. We waited 15 minutes and watched 5 bartenders with their heads down. No smiles, no eye contact. When we arrived, there were 6 people. We understood and waited patiently but as people trickled out, still no help. Maybe there was a switching of shifts happening and some form of communication would have been nice. A "Hi, how are you? Will be right with you" is not something they do there. Couldn't believe it. Never experienced anything like this and walked away disappointed. Maybe steps of service could be implemented because we had no service whatsoever and was ignored while standing at the bar with 1 other person who also was waiting to order.

The atmosphere, cocktails, food & service were phenomenal!!! Our small party was taken care of and…read morechecked on regularly. The delicious Parlor Pirate's Stew & Corn Cod Fritters (one of the specialties of the day) will have your tongue dancing as you try to figure out if you have enough cold packs to order some to-go for the ride home. I cannot wait to return.

To be honest this place disappointed us. The food was just okay. The lumpia was great but our…read moreentrees lacked. My husband got the special- Miso Cod. And being the special you'd think it would be great. However, the rice was either very over cooked or very undercooked. He said it tasted very hard. I asked my server if my dish was a pasta dish since it was called Salmon Ragu, well it was indeed NOT a pasta dish. So I was pretty disappointed in that. The ambiance is great inside. I was really excited for this dinner but left pretty disappointed. Maybe they just had a bad day in the kitchen. Not sure but after spending $100 on my birthday dinner I wanted it to be better.

Beautiful vineyard with tasty wines, especially whites. We…read morestopped by on the weekend and sat on chairs in the field and listened to the live music while we sipped on a sparkling chambrusco and rose. You can also sit inside or on the patio and do a tasting flight.

While exploring Rhode Island, we came across this lovely winery. Apparently it's the oldest one in…read moreRhode Island as you make your way into the winery it is such a beautiful drive. We arrived just before closing so there was only a few people in the winery tasting room. we were immediately greeted with a warm, hello and felt right at home. The kitchen was closed already so we did not get to try the food on our next trip out. Definitely be back. This is a great thing to do if you're visiting Rhode Island the wine was excellent. We even brought back some for ourselves and to give out as gifts for our friends. Thank you, Carolyn Salonnet vineyards. It was a great outing. He will definitely be back.

I'm a little late to this review, but it had to be done. Our wedding was 9/22/24 at Queen Anne's…read moreLoft. My husband and I wanted a venue that was both intimate and romantic. Queen Anne's was exactly that for us. We had about 75 guests, and were comfortable, but cozy. Here are some words that come to mind when I think of the space: chic, vintage, intentional, beautiful, versatile and lovely. Amanda, the owner, was great from the start. Patient, kind and helpful. Her experience was evident throughout our entire planning process. She worked with us to up to the very end, easing our little anxieties and assisting us with whatever we needed. The staff at Queen Anne's was amazing! We were so pleased with the above and beyond service. A room flip was needed after the ceremony, for the reception. It was done in a timely, efficient fashion, and for that, we (and our guests), were so grateful. Food was exactly what we expected- and delicious. We opted for food stations, rather than a formal sit-down dinner. Appetizer platters, salad, sliders and pizza. Everything was fantastic. No complaints from us or our guests. We had a blast! Our wedding was everything we wanted and more. Queen Anne's and Amanda have so much to do with our unforgettable experience! 15/10 recommend. P.S. Photos by Mat & Ash Photography (the best)

We had our wedding at Queen Anne's Loft and I couldn't be happier. It was a cozy winter ceremony,…read morethe staff were attentive, the ambiance was amazing. It perfected suited our smaller wedding, about 50 guests in all (Not including our musical quartet), and never felt rushed, cramped, or inconvenienced. The food was delicious, served timely to everyone with no issues. But the chandelier was the beautiful centerpiece highlighting the warm glow for an evening ceremony. Amanda was always available for any questions and there on the event day to ensure it started without a hitch. Would highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a romantic and enchanting spot in Newport.

Overall, this is a fine hotel relatively close to Newport. Pros : The staff were friendly at all…read moreencounters, including me calling ahead to let them know I'd be checking in late. The room was very clean and a pretty good size. Complimentary water in the room. Cons : They significantly inflate the price of rooms for events. Stayed during the Newport Jazz festival and honestly there weren't many hotels with favorable ratings in Newport that weren't already fully booked. The charge was north of $700 which I checked additional weekends and this is over double their usual cost. For that pricing, there isn't anything luxurious about this hotel.

We would have done a 5*, if the shower had a door that closed it off, so it was easier to shave…read morelegs and not have a heat issue! The fake marble up the wall was a little strange too. It was very clean otherwise, the bed was comfy, plenty of parking, and the price savings to be a little outside of Newport was worth it. They have a shuttle that will take you to downtown Newport too, which is nice.

our server Kiara made our night, she was so absolutely lovey, fantastic energy and personality and…read morevery kindly asked us if we wanted a picture together, me and my boyfriend. 10/10 service, the drinks were also delicious and food was good. the atmosphere and service were our favorite part of the evening.

The hostess's were really amazing and helpful. We were seated quickly for a group of 7 without…read morereservations. My toddler received an interesting wiki stix toy that we have never seen or played with before. It was nice to not get the usual coloring pages and crayons. We loved the decor, this is such a lovely restaurant. The octopus carpaccio was amazing, I loved it. The lobster rolls were good. We had the seafood pot for two as well., it was very flavorful. Overall we enjoyed this place. Food took longer than expected, but it's probably because it was super busy even on a Tuesday night. All the tables were full so I can only imagine the kitchen was busy af. Definitely recommend!!!