This past weekend we packed up the truck and went straight from MM’s first ever soccer practice to Newport for a quick mini vacation. We were there only 24 hours- but it was the perfect respite away as a family.

The town brought all the fall feelings- from the crisp sea air to the season’s first burnt leaves on the ground. We spent some time walking around- taking in all the historic buildings and cobble stoned charm and then stopped by the wharf for chowder, bloodies and a bit of shopping.

We stayed at the centrally located Hotel Viking- which was within walking distance to the wharf and had beautifully updated rooms, a stunning {and delicious} rooftop restaurant and bar and served complimentary s’mores by the courtyard fire. And MM sure got her money’s worth. The hotel is also completely pet friendly- so with a bit of planning I see us bringing Georgia along for our next family adventure.

Here are a few of my fall Newport musts:

Walk around Bowen’s Wharf and pop into our favorite shops, including Kiel James Patrick and Monelle
Grab a few cookies from The Cookie Jar- my fave are the Snickerdoodles.
Stop by the Newport Mansions shop on Bannister’s Wharf- we collect a different ornament on every family trip and find the best ones here.
Enjoy a cocktail and chowder at the Black Pearl. We prefer to sit outside on their waterside patio.
Watch the sunset at Top of Newport.
When staying at the Hotel Viking, whip up some s’mores as a family in their cozy courtyard before bedtime.
Make a pit stop at the Farmer’s Daughter nursery in nearby South Kingstown. Check for seasonal activities and events before hand- we were a little early for their fall setup, which is always a favorite, but managed to snag a few of my favorite fairytale pumpkins.