Forty Steps — Attraction in Newport

🌊Lovely Ocean View🌊

While I didn't walk the trail itself, I did walk from Breakers Manor to the Forty Steps view (maybe 10-15 minutes from there, walking briskly). If you want to glimpse a full panoramic view of the Atlantic, Forty Steps does nicely. You can get down closer to the seawater and enjoy the scent, breeze, and spray.

Sneakers are recommended, and visiting during early morning helps you get the best view and the stairs all to yourself (if you want to snap a few family photos). The viewpoint is rather small and can congest. Each step is inscribed with a name. There are also bathrooms for convenience nearby.

I've uploaded some photos of the view from the base of the Forty Steps, but nothing compares to seeing it in person. If you're visiting the Breakers Manor, it's...

We’ve made the trip multiple times and are never disappointed. We usually park by the 40 steps and work our way out to the Breakers because we arrive too late (coming from out of state). The first time I did it, we started on the opposite end and it was really cool.

I recently read there was quite a bit of damage from a recent storm and that stuff has been redone. I wish I lived closer so I could see the changes and get some really amazing photos!

The mansions are interesting, but the ocean views are what makes it...

Definitely start your cliff walk here! Stunning views, a restroom available and it's right next to The Breakers mansion (10 minute walk). Spend 10 minutes here, then take the 10 minute walk to The Breakers, then walk the cliff walk out a ways and back (be careful how far out you go as you will need to walk back more than likely unless you are walking the full length of the cliff walk (about 2.5...