5 hours in Newport (RI) on a Saturday in mid-July - - bad idea?

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Jun 27th, 2006, 11:21 AM

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rex

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A big, big thanks to all, for the very useful replies.

Jul 11th, 2006, 08:52 PM

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Rex, you just reminded me that you're off to the Cape tomorrow. Have a great trip!

Best wishes to you

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Jul 20th, 2006, 04:20 AM

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Rex.you are outstanding with info,first traffic is bad but go into historicals part pay 10 bucks to park .If you can drive into federal hill in PROV,thats where i grew up the food is better there than in Italy I promise one resturant is better than the other, that area is considered "little Italy" .Lots of fun . BLESS YOU ,My trip to Italy worked out well thanks to you Ira,love italy, and others.

Jul 31st, 2006, 02:02 PM

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Rex - I'm flying in and out of Providence in a few weeks and wondered if you got to Newport. Is it worth attempting if you only have a few hours?

Jul 31st, 2006, 03:00 PM

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I did, and I want to return for several days. As others forecasted, traffic was bad. But there is a LOT to like. Lunch, one mansion (we went to Doris Duke's Rough Point) and a few art galleries - - that's doable in four hours.