Come spend the day in historic Newport, Rhode Island. Your day begins with a drive around this seaside town overlooking the Narragansett Bay. The sparkle of silver and the glitter of gold will dazzle you as you tour the magnificent Breakers Mansion decked out in Yuletide finery.
Hundreds of poinsettia plants, spectacular evergreens, wreaths and fresh flowers and 19th century style ornaments turn the house and grounds into a Christmas wonderland. A dining room set with period silver and china and mannequins dressed in authentic costumes complete the elegant setting.
Centrally located, the Canfield House restaurant will provide lunch in a gracious Victorian setting. Your choice of chicken marsala, baked scrod with lobster sauce or shoulder tender steak with demi glace, includes vegetables and a garden salad and will be finished off with a delicious slice of strawberry cheesecake.
After lunch, there is time on your own to stroll the streets, scenic harbor and wharves of Newport and visit the many shops for the start of this town’s holiday season!
The coach bus departs from the Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road, Shelton at 7:30 a.m. and returns approximately 8:00 p.m. The cost is $84/person for non-members, $79/person for Shelton Historical Society members and includes transportation, driver’s gratuity, admission to the Breakers Mansion, and luncheon/gratuity at Canfield House. Registration is taken on a first-paid basis. Forms are available at Shelton Libraries, online or by calling 203 – 925-1803.
Trip Information
SPONSORED BY: The Shelton Historical Society
WHAT: Bus Trip
WHERE: Newport, RI
WHEN: Saturday, December 1, 2012
TIME: Bus departs from Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Rd. at 7:30 a.m. and returns approximately 8:00 p.m.
PRICE: $84/ person for non-members, $79/person for Shelton Historical Society members
REGISTRATION: Forms are available at Shelton Libraries, online, or by calling Shelton History Center
(203) 925‑1803 and taken on a first-paid basis as received.
DETAILS: Spend the day in historic Newport, Rhode Island overlooking Narragansett Bay. Tour the Breakers Mansion and its magnificent Yuletide finery. Lunch at Canfield House Restaurant before strolling and shopping at scenic Newport harbor. Tour Policies regarding booking, seating, cancellation, inclusions, and smoking are included on Registration Form.
