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Gearing up for the Summer Season

Well, summer is coming and you are wondering what to do. Before you start surfing the net looking for places to go, consider coming to Newport, Rhode Island. Newport is for the average traveler who wants to experience the Gilded Ages. There are plenty of places to visit which are reflective of the lifestyle of people such as the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and the Dukes who made this place famous. You can tour their houses or stay at one of the ninety inns which are decorated in the Victorian style so that you can experience first hand what it would have been like living at the start and during the Industrial Age in Newport, Rhode Island.

In case the history of this area is not for you, there are plenty of activities to give you the rest and relaxation you may be seeking, including boat rides, walks along Cliff Walk, picnics along the Ocean Drive, JVC Folk and Jazz Festivals, shopping along the harbor, plays and foreign films. Kite enthusiasts will appreciate the many kite festivals each weekend at Breton Point, which attract people from allover the world with their colorful and imaginative kites in all shapes and sizes. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy the many aquatic sports such as sailing, surfboarding, kite surfing and paddle boarding. Others will enjoy bicycle riding, moped riding, and nature walks.

If sports is not your thing, perhaps you would enjoy shopping at the many stores at the Brick Market Place on Thames Street, attending the waterfront festivals, or touring the numerous art galleries strategically located all over Newport. Perhaps you would like to spend your days sipping cool drinks at one of the local restaurants located on the harbor or catching rays at the local beaches. Whatever you desire, you will find something to enjoy while in Newport.

Here’s wishing you an enjoyable summer and while you are at it, come and stay at one our air-conditioned inns with Jacuzzi’s, sundeck, and romantic rooms which are in walking distance to most of Newport’s greatest attractions.

Now it is time for some good old fashioned Rhode Island Trivia! How much do you know about Rhode Island? Some of the answers may surprise you! See how many you can guess without peeking at the answers.

1. Where is the oldest Schoolhouse in the United States?

2. What was the name of the first English ship that sank in Narragansett Bay as a result of military action taken against England?

3. True or false? Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen colonies to become a state.

4. What is the current name of the first summer hotel in Newport?

5. What is the name of the oldest Library in the United States and where is it located?

6. Who wrote the song “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy” and where was he born?

7. Whose statue was placed atop of the Rhode Island State House in 1899?

8. Who wrote the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and what Newport church did she attend?

9. In what city in Rhode Island did the Industrial Revolution take place?

10. Who was the founder of Rhode Island?

11. What is the name of the oldest tavern in the United States?

12. Where was the first National Lawn Tennis Championship held?

13. On what street in Newport was the first gas – illuminated light installed?

14. True or false? Rhode Island was the first to ratify the 18th Amendment prohibition.

15. Which colonists gave birth to the first baby girl in New England?

Answers will be posted in two weeks with references cited. Feel free to post your answers in the comments section. - Inn on Bellevue.

When planning a vacation and where to stay, it is necessary to investigate the possibilities. Some people prefer a more modern facility with all of the amenities as well as luxury. For some who are on a budget or desire simplicity, a place with the basic amenities, such as a place to sleep and meals alone, may be important. For others, it may be the desire to feel as if they were home that is important to them. Thinking about these things in advance can save you from disappointments when you arrive at your planned destination.

For instance, a hotel may offer all the amenities a traveler desires, such as swimming pool, gymnasium, salon, gift shops or restaurants. It may be located in a big city or near the tourist attractions. The inn, otherwise known as a bed and breakfast is usually located near a tourist attraction or famous landmark, such as the mansions in Newport, Rhode Island or Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts. An inn is more informal than a hotel, as it is usually located in a historical house which has been converted into a place of accommodations for travelers. It offers a warm, friendly environment and the opportunity to get to know the people who work there. The staff is smaller that what a hotel would offer, as many of the owners prepare the meals or do the housekeeping. In some inns, guests share the bathrooms

The Inns on Bellevue are modeled after the European Inns and are located in historical houses. Comprised of three houses, the Inn on Bellevue, Bellevue House , and Bellevue Manor, the Inns are decorated in the Victorian style with Queen Anne beds and European art on the walls. At the Cafe Modiano,  located at the Inn on Bellevue,  guests can experience a European stlye continental breakfast, inside or on the sidewalk. 

We are writing to bring you up to date on the developments at our Inn. We have served over 18,000 customers since 2001. Our current project includes remodeling of several of the bath rooms at all of the inns. Plans are also underway to install Jacuzzi’s. We have a very busy year ahead of us.

In the past, we received a few unfavorable reviews from people who had visited us. We are deeply sorry that the visit was not what the guest expected. Over the years, we have taken steps to complete renovations and make repairs as soon as we became aware of them. I am happy to inform you that the inn is very different from the way it was when we first opened, as we continue to make renovations, year after year. As you know, our inns are historical places and much of the original architecture still exists. We have tried not to disturb the original structure as we want to maintain the historical nature of the buildings.

For those of you who continue to visit us year after year, we thank you for coming and we hope to see you soon. We have many weddings booked so far and we welcome tour groups and other visitors as well. From our new romantic rooms with natural stone bathrooms to our suites which accomodate up to six people, we offer a variety of accommodations, still remaining the best value for Downtown Newport.  Feel free to visit our website to see the pictures of the rooms and read about the history behind the inns. If we can help you with anything, please do not hesitate to call.

Inn on Bellvue

401-848-6242

1-800-718-1446

http://www.innsonsbellevue.com