Newport’s Cliff Walk is a free, public shoreline path where Atlantic swells crash against rock while Gilded Age mansions command the bluff. It runs about 3.5 miles and was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1975, the sixty fifth in the United States and the first in New England.
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7 Magazine-Worthy Pics Showing the Cliff Walk at Its Absolute Best
by Ryan JohnNewport’s Cliff Walk is a public shoreline path where crashing Atlantic surf meets Gilded Age architecture. The walk covers roughly three and a half miles along the eastern edge of Aquidneck Island …
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7 Awe Inspiring Photos That Highlight the Cliff Walk’s Mansion Meets Ocean Magic
by Ryan JohnNewport’s Cliff Walk captures the city’s essence: waves and rock to your left, Gilded Age showpieces to your right. The public path runs about three and a half miles along the eastern …
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15 Stunning Images That Turn Newport’s Cliff Walk into Pure Coastal Art
by Ryan JohnNewport’s Cliff Walk winds 3.5 miles between pounding surf and some of America’s grandest “summer cottages,” offering a rare pairing of wild Atlantic scenery and architectural showpieces. In 1975 the U.S. Department …
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Wake Up Steps from Newport’s Cliff Walk: 7 Incredible Hotels
by Ryan JohnFew Newport experiences beat stepping straight from your hotel door onto the city’s iconic Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile National Recreation Trail that threads between crashing Atlantic surf and the back lawns of …
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8 Epic Shots Revealing the Beauty of Rhode Island’s Iconic Cliff Walk
by Ryan JohnNewport’s Cliff Walk winds for 3.5 spectacular miles, pairing the Atlantic’s crashing surf with the manicured backyards of Gilded-Age mansions in a single, unforgettable coastal corridor. The path follows a shoreline first …
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12 Unforgettable Photos That Showcase Newport’s Cliff Walk at Its Dramatic Best
by Ryan JohnNewport’s Cliff Walk is a 3.5-mile public ribbon where pounding surf and Gilded-Age opulence collide—so even a dozen well-chosen images can explain its enduring spell. The route, now a National Recreation Trail, …
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Iconic Newport: 7 Signature Experiences Every Visitor Should Try
by Ryan JohnNewport is a destination steeped in history, natural beauty, and a unique blend of Gilded Age grandeur and maritime charm. Beyond its picturesque harbor, the city offers a collection of signature experiences …
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10 Cliff Walk Images So Stunning You’ll Start Planning a Trip Today
by Ryan JohnPicture it: Atlantic surf smashing into ancient rock while ornate “summer cottages” rise just beyond the lawn. That contrast defines Newport’s Cliff Walk. The shoreline path is roughly 3.5 miles long, costs …
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Scenic Lookouts: 6 Best Places for Panoramic Views in Newport
by Ryan JohnNewport’s compact footprint belies just how many jaw-dropping vantage points are tucked along its vast shoreline. From cliff-edge promenades and 19th-century military ramparts to a little-known hill-top tower, the six spots below …

