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Cliff Walk

117 Memorial Blvd., Newport, RI 02840
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Ranked #3 of 57 attractions in Newport
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Hiking Trails, Historic Walking Areas, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Walking, City walk sightseeing
Description: A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
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detroit
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We walked from Memorial Blvd. to the Forty Steps enjoying the ocean views. I loved the gorgeous wild roses growing on the side of the cliffs. The fragrance from the roses and wild honeysuckle was wonderful.

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Midlothian, Virginia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

After visiting the Breakers we walked back into town on the cliff walk. The walk is easy to do and the views of the ocean, cliff and back of the mansions was wonderful.

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Durham, North Carolina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Excited to do this walk, however the majority of it is closed right now for renovations. We were able to duck into certain areas but overall you can't complete the whole path right now.

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Only half the path is open because of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, but the short stretch still affords super views over the Atlantic Ocean. Well worth the visit, the 67 bus which runs every 20 minutes can bring you here from the Visitors Centre if you don't have a car available.

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Augusta, GA
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Walked the Cliff Walk after a day of touring the tennis hall of fame and three houses. I was tired but felt like I needed some excercise and wanted a view of the water and the beach. It was a little smelly and crowded but it was a nice walk away from the street and behind the mansions and other... More

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Woodmere, New York
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This 4 mile walk is so incredibly beautiful as you pass the backyards of the most amazing mansions while looking out over the ocean, you can;t believe how far you';ve walked.

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Sicklerville, New Jersey
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The views were great. The path was well-paved. There was plenty of room to pass people or be passed. We had no trouble getting a parking space right near the entrance on Memorial Blvd.

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North Scituate, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

I have been on the cliff walk many times. One of my favorites was in late August, the roses were still in bloom and it was late afternoon. The fragrance was amazing and the view spectacular. It is a long walk if you want to do the entire cliff walk. So try to pace yourself and turn around when you... More

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Haverhill,Ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

The storms of the winter have been a bit hard on parts of this cliff walk but none the less it was still a breathtaking view. We walked along the back of the mansions and it was just beautiful. Great place of photos and we had a couple of guys with us that just love photography so they had a... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

Excellent walk, part of the walk was closed due to storm damage. Great way to get up close to the mansions

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