You want your days in Newport to get off to a terrific start and innkeeper and gourmet cook Fran Babcock whips up mouthwatering dishes like eggs benedict, blueberry French toast, and fresh fruit cup served with juices and coffee so delicious that you'll be pouring a second cup before you open the newspaper. Served on crystal that catches the rays of the sun, antique china, and a gorgeous assortment of platters and pitchers, the dining table is set to dazzle.

The hospitality at the Sarah Kendall House continues throughout the day. Treats are available along with fresh-squeezed lemonade or iced tea, which is served on the expansive front porch overlooking Newport Harbor. Decorated with wicker chairs and settees, the porch is the perfect place for watching the sunset. Cheese and crackers is an evening staple.