Follow Route 95 North to exit 3A in Rhode Island. At the end of the exit ramp bear right onto Route 138 East. Follow this road to the intersection with Route 1 North/South (a couple of miles after passing the University of Rhode Island). At this traffic light take a left onto Route 1 North and look for the Jamestown/Newport Bridges exit on the right. The Jamestown Bridge leads to the Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take the first exit off the Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport) and take a right at the end of the exit ramp onto Farewell Street. At the second traffic light take a right onto America=s Cup Avenue. The first brick building on the right is the Visitors Center with Public Parking in the rear.
FROM POINTS NORTH AND BOSTON
Take Interstate 93 South out of Boston to Route 24 South. Around Fall River, MA follow Route 24 South (Fall River/Newport signs) to Route 114 South. This four-lane road is called West Main Road through the towns of Portsmouth and Middletown and once in Newport becomes a two-lane road called Broadway. Once on Broadway, the Newport Hospital is on the left, followed by the Police Station on the right. At Newport City Hall, the next landmark on the left, take a right onto Marlborough Street (follow the sign for The Visitors Center) and continue to the traffic light. At this light the Visitors Center is in front of you with Public Parking in the rear.
DIRECTIONS FROM NORTHERN RI AND NEW ENGLAND
Take Route 95 South. At the split of 95 South, about 10 miles south of Providence, Rhode Island, the two left lanes lead toward Route 4 South (North Kingstown, East Greenwich) at exit 9. Route 4 South merges into Route 1 South after the second traffic light. From Route 1 South take the exit for the Jamestown/Newport Bridges which leads to Route 138 East. The Jamestown Bridge leads to the Newport Bridge ($2.00 toll). Take the first exit off the Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport) and take a right at the end of the exit ramp onto Farewell Street. At the second traffic light take a right onto America=s Cup Avenue. The first brick building on the right is the Visitors Center with Public Parking in the rear.
ALTERNATE ROUTE FROM POINTS NORTH, WEST & PROVIDENCE
Route 195 East may be accessed from Route 95 South in the Providence area. Follow 195 East to Route 24 South around Fall River, MA (Fall River/Newport signs) to Route 114 South. This four- lane road is called West Main Road through the towns of Portsmouth and Middletown and once in Newport becomes a two-lane road called Broadway. Once on Broadway, the Newport Hospital is on the left, followed by the Police Station on the right. At Newport City Hall, the next landmark on the left, take a right onto Marlborough Street (follow the sign for The Visitors Center) and continue to the traffic light. At this light the Visitors Center is in front of you with Public Parking in the rear.
Directions to the Church.
From Downtown Newport
Go up Memorial Boulevard towards First Beach (also called Easton's Beach). (Sully's is closed so don't bother stopping) After passing the beach you will come to a fork in the road. Stay Right (straight) towards Second Beach and St. Georges School. The Atlantic Beach Club and Johnny's will be on your right. At top of hill you will see Second Beach straight ahead - Notice Tuckermans Ave on Right. This is where you will turn for the Reception.
Bear right on Sachuest Point Road and keep the beach on your right. Go up about 3/4 mile and bear left on to Hanging Rocks Road. (no sign). This will run into Indian Ave. The chapel will be up about a mile on the Left. Look for Vaucluse Ave, or the a groom running down the road. Pick him up and continue!
Location of The Clambake Club of Newport!
Directions -
Print out these directions to help you find your way. The chapel is small so there maybe standing room only!
