Newport RI
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Location:

  41°29.900 N  79°19.554 W

Anchorages:
bulletNortheast harbor, north of Goat Island;  open to sea
bulletInner harbor anchorage, southeast of Goat Island outside of mooring fields

Marinas:
bulletMultiple very upscale marinas;  $6.50/foot summer rates

Cruiser Amenities:
bulletDinghy dock: immediately north of Goat Island bridge at Elm Street
bulletDinghy dock:  the last 20 feet east of commercial pier at Inn
bulletGarbage cans:  near dinghy dock exits and public bins behind Newport Yacht Club
bulletCheck harbormaster's office for more amenities

Transportation:
bulletTown buses:  $1.50/ride with .10 transfer or $6/day pass
bulletRegional buses:  same rates as above to almost anywhere in Rhode Island
bulletCar Rental:  Enterprise
bulletFrom TF Green Airport, Providence:  Cozy Transportation Services, 401-846-2500 or 800-846-1900;  $20/person each way in September, 2005

Provisions:
bulletStop N Shop on 62 bus line to mansions
bulletPanera Bread Co, walking distance from dinghy docks
bulletWal-Mart and Super Stop N Shop at northern end of 63 bus line

Attractions:
bulletGood natural harbor
bulletMansion Tours of the rich and famous
bulletWeekend festivals.  Wooden Boats and Irish Singing Festival
bulletParadise for sailing regatta enthusiasts
Internet Access:
bulletPanera Bread Co
bulletNewport Public Library

Restaurants:
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Panera Bread Co across from Visitors Center

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Smokehouse

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Mudville Pub near Visitors Center

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The Creamery across from Tennis Hall of Fame

  

   

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