Yes, my mother and I are going up to Newport, Rhode Island this summer to see "Collinwood," the great house. I've never traveled to the Northeast, and I'll be happy to see another part of America as well as look at and explore that all-familiar house by the sea. Can I actually go in the building? It's my understanding that it's now owned by Salve Regina University. Oh, and what about the "Blue Whale"/Black Pearl Restaurant? Is it any good? I'm also wondering whether it's worth my time to go to Essex, Connecticut and see the "Evans' Cottage" among other things. So, any travel suggestions in general, i.e., cheap though nice hotels, other places of interst, etc.?