My first escape out of quarantine was a quick trip to Newport, Rhode Island.  It felt really great to see something besides the inside of my house and my neighborhood for a change!

One of the things I love about where I live in Connecticut is how accessible it is to so many great places.  Deciding to do a ‘first weekend of summer’ trip to Newport, Rhode Island was a great way to gain a little perspective.  And a visit to Mystic, Connecticut as well as Watch Hill, Rhode Island was easy to include in the trip!

Breakfast at Sift in Mystic is always a requirement when in the area.  I am a fan of Chef Adam Young and love to see what the current offerings are at his fabulous bakery!

I stayed at the Newport Marriott – a hotel you have seen me post before.  The coastal décor is really fun and it is always a great place to stay – right in the hub of Newport.

Trying to make this a healthful trip, my daughter and I included the Cliff Walk on our schedule.  Only 3.5 miles – it is an easy 7-mile round trip walk.  When I was a kid, I would be amazed at all the magnificent mansions.  These days, the flowers, ocean view and architectural details appeal to me most.

If you have never been to Newport, The Cliff Walk runs along the eastern shore and is world famous as a public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport’s gilded age. It is a National Recreation Trail in a National Historic District.

Eating out in Newport is usually at one of the ‘old standby’ restaurants or pubs, but this trip we decided to try a newer restaurant.  Only in business for about a year, we found Bar ’Cino to be a great place and we were so happy we gave it a try!

Visiting a great coffee place in the morning is always a must and we got a super recommendation from a friend.  I decided on a lavender latte – fabulous!

We added more miles to our tally by walking around Watch Hill before heading home.  Watch Hill is one of a number of small villages that make up Westerly, Rhode Island – an affluent coastal village located at the most southwestern part of the state.

I hope you enjoyed a little glimpse of my first trip out of quarantine – a quick view of three coastal New England towns.  Where is your first ‘bustin’ out’ location?

Thanks for stopping by!

Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie