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The Artful Lodger is a short walk to the world-famous
Cliff Walk. The Cliff Walk combines the natural beauty of the Newport coastline
with the architectural history of the Gilded Age. The 3.5 mile picturesque
walk begins at Easton Beach and winds its way past The Breakers mansion
and Marble House's Chinese Tea House as well as many other glorious examples
of Newport's storied past.
Diagonally across from the Artful Lodger is "The Elms"
mansion, the grounds of which extend from Spring St. to the Bellevue Ave.
of gilded age fame. This famous mansion was modeled after the Chateau of
Asnieres near Paris by architect, Horace Trumbauer, in 1901, for Edward
J. Berwind. Berwind was the wealthy mining magnate, one of the nouveau
riche, determined to be noticed by "the 400" for his extravagances, and
the bold architectural features and sunken gardens of his
"summer cottage."
The Elms has grand art, uniquely displayed, and its exquisite furniture designs are the most reproduced of any of Newport's mansions. Another extraordinary feature of The Elms is the coal tunnel running under Dixon St. to the harbor. It was used to discreetly transport coal to the first mansion to use electricity. "
Other gilded age mansions are also located within a short walk of The Artful Lodger. Newport houses are famous for representing more architectural styles than any other American city (a local lecturer on the subject has identified fifty four) so even a leisurely stroll can yield a wealth of beauty and knowledge to the discerning observer. There are historic landmarks throughout Newport too numerous to mention here, so only a sample of those in the immediate vicinity are mentioned. Information on other landmarks would be available upon request.
St. Mary's church is located on the corner of Spring Street and Memorial Boulevard. This Gothic edifice, founded April 8, 1828, is one of the finest examples of this style in New England. It was the church chosen for the Kennedy-Bouvier marriage on Sept. 12, 1953. St. Mary's was designated a National Historic Shrine by the United Stated Dept. of the Interior on Nov. 24, 1968.
Newport Walks that we can reserve for you:
The Old Town Ghost
Walk
Newport 101
Haunted New Graveyard
Tour
Newport Confidential
We had such a wonderful visit to Newport. The only complaint about your home is that we had to leave it. We appreciate your warm hospitality and decadent breakfasts!" -Linda & Rob Neducsin, North Wales, PA
"We had a great time even in the rain - great breakfast!! Thanks." -Tom Patri & Haley, Rue Brook, NY
"Newport, Artful Lodger exceeded our expectations." -Stephanie Tomino & Geoff Gieske, Chicago, IL
"Thanks! What a great vacation. Excellent breakfast." -Jenn Flynn, Kristen Smith, Ilana Roitman, Boston, MA
"We had a lovely and most enjoyable time here. 1st. class!" -Henry & Kathy Keipter, Switzerland
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Newport, Rhode Island 02840
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