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Bannister's Wharf

Bannister's Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
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Ranked #1 of 13 shopping in Newport
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Speciality Shops
Owner description: What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where... more » Owner description: What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where you can find eclectic boutiques, sophisticated and casual restaurants side by side and cozy waterfront rooms. « less
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Malden, Massachusetts
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79 reviews 79 reviews
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

Nice place with shops but mostly closed due to holiday. Much more lively in the better weather months.

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Franklin Lakes, NJ
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

A great destination for shopping eating and people watching. Touristy but fun none the less. I like to grab a drink and people watch

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Moorestown, New Jersey
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202 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

While you're in Newport visiting the mansions, make sure you make a stop at Bannister's Wharf. There are plenty of stores to browse around in with lots of restaurants too. The scenery is lovely right on the water and we even rented a boat and putted around the harbor with some gigantic private yachts to ogle as we just relaxed... More

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Bognor Regis, UK
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2012

Plenty to wander about and look at, restaurants, shops with a relaxed atmosphere. I've been here a few times now and would highly recommend it.

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Mahwah
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8 attraction reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

If shopping is your thing, you will find many fun stores to wander through. There are too many to select one in particular, but you do have a selection. Also, lots of restaurants for lunch or dinner.

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WORCESTER
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68 attraction reviews
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

Lots of shops and restaurants. Fun bustling area. We were in Newport with friends and we all enjoyed strolling through this area.

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East Hampton, Connecticut
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8 attraction reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

The stores are a bit pricey, but hey, it's Newport, right? :) The Newport Candle Shop is gone, but there are still a variety of stores to poke around in, places to eat, or sit at an outdoors bar for a drink. Can get a boat trip or harbor tour from here, too.

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Norwalk, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Great shopping or window shopping a great variety of stores and restaurants. We had a great time walking around after dinner at the Cooke House.

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Manorville, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Best Mussels ever Delicious sauce and bread as well Bloody mary was awesome and the few was great Perfect in the middle of all

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Keene, New Hampshire, United States
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2012

we ate at the 22. it was wonderfu. we had an outside table and the server was really attentive. the food was quite good as well as the sight seeing and people watching.

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