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Newport, RI: Flower Show

Newport Flower Show, Photo Credit Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
Newport Flower Show, Photo Credit Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County Newport Flower Show, Photo Credit Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County The Elms garden; Photo credit Tony Kent Newport; Bannisters Wharf

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Mon – Fri, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST

New England's premier flower show celebrates its 22nd anniversary with "Fete Des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres!" Transport your imagination to the place that has inspired generations of artists and gardeners - France.

Duration:

4 Days/3 Nights

Meals Included:

3 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Rates:

$559.95 Per Person

NOTE: Itinerary subject to change

Day 1:
Travel to Newport, RI
Lunch on own en route
Three overnights at Holiday Inn Express
Dinner at the Pier Restaurant

Day 2:
Breakfast at hotel
Guided tour of Newport
Admission to the 22nd Annual Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
Lunch on own
Free afternoon on own to enjoy Newport
Dinner on own

Day 3:
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Admission and guided tour of the International Tennis Hall of Fame
One hour Narrated Harbor Cruise aboard the Amazing Grace
Lunch and free time on own
Dinner on own

Day 4:
Breakfast at hotel
Check out
Self guided Audio Tour of the Elms
Travel to Mystic, CT
Visit Olde Mistick Village for shopping and lunch on own
Travel home

Every Starr trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation and overnight accommodations.
Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff
The Newport Flower Show is pleased to celebrate its 22nd year as America�s premier summer flower show. The show takes place at Rosecliff, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The show features themed floral exhibits, horticultural entries, garden designs, photography, and children�s programs.

Rosecliff, home of Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs was modeled after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. After the house was completed in 1902, at a reported cost of $2.5 million, Mrs. Oelrichs hosted fabulous entertainments here, including a fairy tale dinner and a party featuring famed magician Harry Houdini.

Events are held outdoors as well as special exhibits indoors. Enjoy shopping at the Gardeners Marketplace and Oceanside Boutiques on front and back lawn of Rosecliff.

2017 Theme is F�te des Fleurs: Paintings and Parterres

This is an outdoor event. There is no tour of Rosecliff, just access to the exhibits inside the mansion.
Oceanside Cafe features lunch items for purchase.

Newport Sightseeing Tour
Enjoy the charm of Newport's historic buildings and restored homes on our Guided Tour. Take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the fabulous mansions along tree lined Bellevue Avenue.

International Tennis Hall of Fame
Enjoy a guided tour of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, where the sport�s greatest champions are celebrated. Seven acres and numerous galleries are brimming with history, culture, and fascinating stories.

See the stunning architecture and grounds, learn how Hall of Famers broke down the barriers for race, gender and physical disabilities. More than 2,000 artifacts are showcased as well as fashions that showcase tennis' evolution.

Step into the one-of-a-kind Roger Federer hologram and enjoy the interactive exhibits at the Museum.


The Elms
The Elms was the summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind of Philadelphia and New York. Mr. Berwind made his fortune in the Pennsylvania coal industry. In 1898, the Berwinds engaged Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer to design a house modeled after the mid-18th century French chateau d'Asnieres (c.1750) outside Paris. Construction of The Elms was completed in 1901 at a cost reported at approximately $1.4 million. The interiors and furnishings were designed by Allard and Sons of Paris and were the setting for the Berwinds' collection of Renaissance ceramics, 18th century French and Venetian paintings, and Oriental jades.

The elaborate Classical Revival gardens on the grounds were developed between 1907 and 1914. They include terraces displaying marble and bronze sculpture, a park of fine specimen trees and a lavish lower garden featuring marble pavilions, fountains, a sunken garden and carriage house and garage. These gardens were recently restored.

Olde Mistick Village
Stroll the beautiful lanes and enjoy shopping in distinctive buildings designed to represent a New England Village of about 1720. In our Village, we have picturesque settings of flowers, trees & duck ponds that surround you as you relax and unwind.

Our shopkeepers pride themselves on offering you some of the most interesting and unique items from around the world. Feeling hungry? Olde Mistick Village is home to some of Mystic's best restaurants. We also feature a multi theatre arts & movie cinema for your enjoyment.

Walkways and restrooms are handicapped accessible. There are many benches and rest areas to catch your breath, unwind, enjoy the beautiful surroundings and let your mind slip pleasantly back to another era.

The Pier Restaurant
The Pier boasts beautiful views of Newport Harbor, directly situated on Howard's Wharf.

Narrated Harbor Cruise of Newport Harbor
The City-by-the-Sea's Most Amazing & Enjoyable Cruise of Historic Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay!

The Newport Bridge, Rose Island, Fort Adams, the Mansions. The spectacular bay panorama, fresh sea breezes.
Oldport Marine Harbor Tours on the Amazing Grace shows Newport off at its picture perfect best. The 1-hour scenic cruise offers close-up views of the lighthouses, America's Cup yachts, grand estates & much more.
Choose from indoor or outdoor seating on two spacious decks, both with spectacular views. Then relax with a snack or drink from our full-service bar.

The Holiday Inn Express Middletown/Newport is located just minutes from historic downtown Newport.

The Hotel offers an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, Jacuzzi, exercise room and laundry.

Rooms feature hairdryer, coffeemaker, iron/board.

Chili's Restaurant is located adjacent to the hotel.

The hotel is 100% Non Smoking and has 3 Floors with elevator access.

-This is a special event. Area will be very crowded. This tour will require a great deal of walking.

The Elms is partially wheelchair accessible.

-This tour will require a great deal of walking.

The Elms is partially wheelchair accessible.

Starr has a select quantity of wheelchair accessible motorcoaches available; therefore, we suggest you contact a Travel Advisor to discuss any needs you may have before reserving your trip.

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