Providence to Newport Ferry
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Providence to Newport Ferry
Hi, I'm taking the ferry to Newport on Aug.11, and apparently it docks at Perrotti Park there in Newport...question: is there a beach within walking distance to swim in? I'm dying to take a dip in the balmy August Atlantic Ocean (I'm from Oregon, where the beaches/ocean are undeniably gorgeous, but the h2O temp is frigid even in July...any other tips about what to do in the vicinity (keeping in mind we'll be car-less)?...Thanks much!!
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The ferry docks right in the harbor near the visitors center from which all the transportation busses (search www.ripta.com (Rhode Island public transit)) that will circle the island take you to beach, mansions, Cliff Walk.
To answer your question, no there is not a good public beach within walking distance. It is about a mile to Easton's Beach.
To answer your question, no there is not a good public beach within walking distance. It is about a mile to Easton's Beach.
#3
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 20,145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
As John stated, go to the RIPTA site and look up seasonal trolleys. You'll have to walk (not far) to the visitor center and take the trolley to the beginning of the cliffwalk and walk a short distance to Easton's beach (1st beach) or rent a bike at Ten speed spokes (close to the visitor center). If you have time you may want to check out 2nd beach which is about 10 minutes away and is much nicer than Eastons beach. You could bike or take a cab.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#4
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 695
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
fyi....it's the 61/Orange Line Trolley, and it goes all the way to second beach...leaves from the Gateway Center (Next to the Mariott every hour at 15 past.)
http://www.ripta.com/schedules/view.php
http://www.ripta.com/schedules/view.php
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks a lot--great ideas! I'm also thinking about going to the Intl. Tennis Hall of Fame there in Newport, so I can feel like I'm at Wimbledon (grass courts) and do my best John McEnroe...McEnroe? I'm getting old!;-)
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
donnae_b
United States
8
Dec 30th, 2009 03:54 AM
JCee
United States
4
May 14th, 2006 07:17 AM