Near Rough Point the Cliff Walk turns rocky and uneven, with ledges, narrow cuts, and splash zones that keep many visitors from pressing on. Take your time and wear sneakers, because the payoff is wide Atlantic views and a long sweep of coast with fewer people around. Rough Point sits beside the path, a Gilded Age mansion by Peabody and Stearns for Frederick William Vanderbilt, later the summer home of Doris Duke and today a museum run by the Newport Restoration Foundation. This stretch feels ra

📌 Details in caption — scroll down! 📍 Forty Steps – Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island ✔️ A historic stone staircase built in the 1800s, leading straight to the Atlantic Ocean 🌊 ✔️ Part of Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk, lined with mansions and sea views 🏛️ ✔️ Free to visit & open year-round 🌤️ 🅿️ Parking: Free & street parking nearby 🚗 🚗 Distance from NYC: ~3.5 hrs drive ✨ Tip: Visit early morning or at sunset — the light on the water is magical, and the breeze feels unreal 🌅 #FortySteps #

📍 Forty Steps – Cliff Walk, Newport, Rhode Island ✔️ Iconic stone staircase leading straight to the Atlantic 🌊 ✔️ Historic meeting spot for 19th-century mansion workers and locals 🪜 ✔️ Stunning ocean views, crashing waves & salty sea breeze 🌅 ✔️ Easy public access, free entry, and street parking nearby 🚗 🕒 Best time: Sunrise or sunset for golden light ✨ 🚗 Distance from NYC: ~3.5 hours drive ✨ Tip: Hold the railing — waves can splash high on windy days! 🌊 #FortySteps #CliffWalkNewport #Ne