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The Cliff Walk was designated a National Recreation Trail in 1975, the first in New England.

  • Question: What is the Newport Cliff Walk known for?
    • Answer: This unique 3.5-mile walk combines the stunning natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with its premier architectural history in the National Historic District.
  • Question: What can guests experience along the Cliff Walk?
    • Answer: Guests will be delighted by the geology, wildflowers, and birds while walking from smooth paved pathways to rugged and rough terrain along the shore.
  • Question: What makes the terrain of the Cliff Walk unique?
    • Answer: One minute visitors will be passing through manicured lawns on private property, and the next they'll be scrambling across sandy boulders or staring into a 70-foot drop.
  • Question: Why is the Cliff Walk a top attraction in Newport?
    • Answer: The stunning Cliff Walk views, coupled with the mixture of history and nature, make this a top attraction in Newport.

117 Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-845-5300

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