Where to stay, eat and explore in Newport

Perched on the city’s southwest corner, OceanCliff Resort, formerly the Bronson Villa, is an awe-inducing, lavish castle tucked into 10 acres of rolling lawns that seem to tumble directly into the sea. To complement its oceanfront beauty, the hotel emanates with a 19th-century aura while staying on the forefront of contemporary hospitality. (It’s also one of the top wedding destinations on Aquidneck Island. Read more here…