Newport, RI Secret Garden Tour
June begins the great summer events in Newport, Rhode Island, and as in years part, this year there's something for everyone! The Newport Secret Garden Tour begins on Friday, June 19, with tours of the private gardens of some of Newport's most prestigious properties. Behind the fences, privet hedges, brick and stone wall you will find amazing and unique garden designs for every taste. The tours are self guided with a map to lead you to the next delightful garden. Tickets are available for advance purchase on the Secret Garden Tour web site.
Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off
The annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off will be held at the Newport Yachting Center as part of their Newport Waterfront Summer Events. The cook off is a competition between some two dozen competitors. Past winner's have been the Smokehouse Cafe, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar and The Boat House. This years competitors come from all four corners of the United States, including Cedar Key, Florida, Kennebunkport, Maine, Seattle, Washington and San Francisco, California. The Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Bring your appetite and be ready to vote for your favorite chowder!
Huey Lewis And The NewsThe Sunset Music Series kicks off this year with the rock n' roll band Huey Lewis And The News on Thursday, June 25th. Tickets are on sale online through the Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center web site.
Hydrangea House InnWhen you are coming to Newport for these and other great events, be sure to book your accommodation reservation on-line at Hydrangea House Inn and SAVE! Standard rooms are $295 and all luxury suites are $345. Weekend minimum stays have been reduced from three to two nights though out the summer.
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