Welcome to the companion show notes for our Newport, Rhode Island walking tour episode! In this full-day, 4.5-mile circular adventure, we explore the "City by the Sea," taking you from the salty air and cobblestones of the historic waterfront to the staggering opulence of the Gilded Age mansions.

Tour Highlights:

• Bowen’s Wharf: We kick off the tour in the heart of downtown. It serves as the historic anchor of Newport’s waterfront, full of granite quays and 18th-century charm.
• St. Mary’s Catholic Church: After a walk down Thames Street, we visit this stunning Gothic revival church, most famous as the 1953 wedding venue of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.
• International Tennis Hall of Fame: Located on Bellevue Avenue, this site features histor ...