Newport, RI
Couples Guide
When it comes to romantic winter jaunts in New England, Newport belongs at the top of your list. Plan a Sweet Escape this February and enjoy an in-room treat from Newport's favorite chocolatier, Seacoast Sweets!
Tour the Newport Mansions
Mansions, they’re just like us. Find out why with a tour of The Breakers – a true gem in Newport that explores the history of the Vanderbilt family’s financial pre-eminence in the Gilded Age. Dive even deeper, literally, with a guided tour beneath The Breakers and explore the ahead of its time technology of this historic gem.
Cliff Walk
Combine natural beauty with architectural history and bird watching at Newport’s famed Cliff Walk. Truly stunning at every turn, this coastal hike will take your breath away in more ways than one. Take your plus one by the hand and enjoy one of Rhode Island's most scenic public vistas.
Bowen's Wharf
Boasting everything from ice cream to porterhouses – Bowen’s Wharf is the perfect place for a romantic anniversary outing, or a special first date. Savor a sweet treat at the Cookie Jar with their seasonal cookies or a signature confection at Anchor Toffee. Enjoy a night for adults only, sampling whiskey and wine at Wharf’s Southern Kitchen. Truly something for everyone, Bowen’s lives up to its nickname as the “Anchor of Newport”.
Wine Tasting
Day drinking, hand holding, food frolicking – there’s not much more we would want to do with our plus one than spend a day at Newport Vineyards. From Wednesday to Sunday, in under 20 minutes by car, you can be at a wine or beer tasting followed by a farm to table meal accompanied by flights of the same in no time. Make sure to eat up, or walk the vineyards, before hopping back in the car to return to The Wellington.
Ten Mile Drive
No need for Mile High when you have the Ten Mile Drive, right here in Newport. A true romantic gem, with beautiful scenery and perfect places to stop along the way – this drive has everything from lighthouses to restaurants, kite flying and historical bridges. Take your romance to 4th gear by renting a vintage car from Newport Classic Car Company to “drive” home the nostalgia.
Shopping on Thames Street
Let’s face it, every holiday gets better with the possibility of great shopping – and Thames Street has just that. Make a day date of it, and hit the boutiques for everything from classic beach art to aged balsamic vinegar. Complete the day with a dozen (or two) from Midtown Oyster Bar and a glass (or bottle) of champagne.
Sweet Escapes
Whisk your love away to Newport this February, and enjoy all the charm of our coastal town, starting with harbor views from your private suite, and an in-room treat from our favorite chocolatier, Seacoast Sweets!
Offers valid Sunday through Thursday, based on availability. Certain conditions and blackout dates apply.