She was lucky enough to fly in an F-16 Thunderbird - wearing a g-suit and experiencing Diamond Cloverloops and Aileron Rolls to help publicize an air show. Teal was one of the first journalists on the scene of the Fort Hood shooting massacre - reporting live for several hours as events unfolded. Television news provided unique insight into the military even before becoming a Navy spouse. She's covered everything from devastating floods and deadly tornadoes to the federal government shutdown and IPOs for the latest tech start-up. Teal has interviewed sitting presidents and rock stars. Like military life, the life of a journalist is never boring. She also produced and delivered live reports from the Chicago Board of Trade as a financial correspondent for Bloomberg Television. Teal Yost is an award-winning journalist who anchored and reported at NBC, CBS and Fox television stations in Texas and Iowa. My husband and I did this for a night and were the only two people on the entire island. If you’re really feeling adventurous, you can play lighthouse keeper for a night, two or even a week and stay at the Rose Island Lighthouse, a restored keeper’s lighthouse built in 1870, just a 15-minute boat ride from Newport. Check out Hammett’s Hotel if you want to stay in the heart of downtown. Where to stay Photo courtesy: Discover Newportįor a budget-friendly option, try the Navy Lodge on Naval Station Newport.
My favorite dinner spots are Midtown Oyster Bar and Perro Salado (a Mexican restaurant housed in the historic Decatur House –– and a great choice if you’re not in the mood for seafood.) If you’re willing to take a trip off the Aquidneck Island to dine, Matunuck Oyster Bar is worth the short drive (about 30 minutes). Newport offers no shortage of fantastic food options - especially if you’re a fan of seafood.įor breakfast, try Corner Cafe (expect long lines on weekends, but it’s worth the wait) or Belle’s Cafe, which offers dockside dining in the heart of the Newport Shipyard.įor lunch, you can’t go wrong with Benjamin’s (a favorite among locals) for seafood, Scratch Kitchen (gourmet grilled cheese) or Boru (ramen). Associate editor Teal Yost and her husband cruising on Adirondack II. This sail around Narragansett Bay on an 80-foot schooner provides entertaining stories about Newport’s history and bayside views of Fort Adams (a 19th-century military fort), old lighthouses, the mansions and even Hammersmith Farm - the childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Mimosa Cruise on Adirondack II : Newport is a sailing town, home to sailing’s most famous race, America’s Cup. And yes, expect to “stomp the divots” at halftime. You’ll see people in athleisure wear and folks decked out in seersucker suits, Lilly Pulitzer dresses and big hats.
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The Newport International Polo Series features Team USA in matches against teams from around the world. My only experience with the sport was what I’d seen in “Pretty Woman.” And honestly, that portrayal isn’t far off. Take in a polo match: If you find yourself in Newport on a Saturday in the summer/fall, watching polo is a must-do.
You might recognize it –– completed in 1902, its ballroom was used to film scenes for the 1974 version of “The Great Gatsby” (with Robert Redford and Mia Farrow). The self-guided audio tour is fascinating and takes about an hour, depending on your pace.Īnother favorite –– Rosecliff. Built by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, The Breakers boasts 70 rooms on five floors.
If you only have time to tour one mansion, I’d recommend The Breakers, the grandest of the Newport mansions. Tour the mansions: In the 19th century, Newport was where America’s wealthy class came to “summer.” They built mansions, where many families lived just six weeks out of the year. Heads up: the second half of the walk is partially unpaved and a bit more challenging. Cliff Walk : Choose to walk just a few hundred yards or hike the entire 3.5 miles as you take in gorgeous ocean views and see some of Newport’s famous Gilded Age mansions.
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