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Newport Mansions
Ollie #1 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 212 reviews
Owner description: In Newport, RI, the leading architects of the 19th and early 20th centuries built magnificent mansions for the nation's social and financial elite....... more » Owner description: In Newport, RI, the leading architects of the 19th and early 20th centuries built magnificent mansions for the nation's social and financial elite. These "summer cottages" provided the backdrop for a society centered on sport, fashion and parties in settings of spectacular natural beauty. Ten of these properties have been preserved by The Preservation Society of Newport County and are open to the public. From the homes of a colonial merchant and leading China traders of the Victorian era, to the great Italian and French Renaissance palaces of the Gilded Age, these houses span over 250 years of American architectural and social history.Visit the Newport Mansions: The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Chepstow, Hunter House, and Green Animals Topiary Garden. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Ocean Drive
Ollie #2 of 64 attractions in Newport
5 of 5 stars 76 reviews

The old-timers call this the "10 mile drive."  While it's new name over the decades has become "Ocean Drive" this roadway is literally 10 miles of spectacular wide-open views of... more »

Attraction type  Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Cliff Walk
Ollie #3 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 196 reviews
A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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The Breakers
Ollie #4 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 127 reviews

The most impressive of the Newport mansions, this 13-acre estate received its name from the cherished view of waves crashing against rocks. The Italian Renaissance summer... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  1.9 km from city centre
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Thames Glass
Ollie #5 of 64 attractions in Newport
5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
They offer Glassblowing lessons to all ages. You can learn to make an ornament, paperweight or vase - AWESOME experience
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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The Elms
Ollie #6 of 64 attractions in Newport
5 of 5 stars 39 reviews
French-style mansion built for coal magnate Edward Berwind.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  1.6 km from city centre
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Touro Synagogue
Ollie #7 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Dedicated in 1762, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Distance  0.3 km from city centre
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Thames Street
Ollie #8 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews
Popular Newport street filled with many shops.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.0 km from city centre
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National Museum of American Illustration
Ollie #9 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 64 reviews
Owner description: National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is situated in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion (1898), surrounded by formal gardens derived from...... more » Owner description: National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is situated in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion (1898), surrounded by formal gardens derived from King Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. Vernon Court is on the Natl. Register of Historic Places with interiors derived from Versailles. The NMAI focuses on original illustration artworks created to be reproduced in books, periodicals, advertising and in other print media. Featured artists include: Norman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Howard Pyle, JC Leyendecker, Jessie Willcox Smith, NC Wyeth and 75 others. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.5 km from city centre
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Bellevue Avenue
Ollie #10 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Part of the 10-mile Ocean Drive and home to many well-known mansions.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic Drives
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Rough Point
Ollie #11 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 28 reviews

There is a wonderful mansion not to be missed- it is ROUGH POINT, the home of Doris Duke. It was built for a Vanderbilt, and purchased by Doris's father in 1922. She used this... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  4.1 km from city centre
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Marble House
Ollie #12 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
This Newport mansion is famous for its ample use of marble in the interior.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  3.5 km from city centre
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The Schooner Adirondack II
Ollie #13 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Attraction type  Ships
Distance  0.9 km from city centre
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Chateau-sur-Mer
Ollie #14 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Newport mansion built in 1852.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum
Ollie #15 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 30 reviews
This museum, dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, is housed in the old Newport Casino and includes interactive exhibits.
Attraction type  Speciality Museums; Sports Complexes; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
Rose Island Lightouse
Ollie #16 of 64 attractions in Newport
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: Discover quaint, colonial charm with a stay at an historic lighthouse in Newport, RI. located one mile off the coast of in Narragansett Bay. Built in...... more » Owner description: Discover quaint, colonial charm with a stay at an historic lighthouse in Newport, RI. located one mile off the coast of in Narragansett Bay. Built in 1869, the restored lighthouse provides a rare opportunity to share in its history. Your reservation includes boat transportation. « less
Attraction type  Lighthouses
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Bannister's Wharf
Ollie #17 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where...... more » Owner description: What used to be the center of Newport's commercial seaport in the colonial days, is now the hub of Newport's harbor side shopping and dining, where you can find eclectic boutiques, sophisticated and casual restaurants side by side and cozy waterfront rooms. « less
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Speciality Shops
Distance  0.7 km from city centre
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Kingscote - Newport Mansion
Ollie #18 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: Built as a Gothic Revival vacation home for a Georgia planter, the home is a National Historic Landmark. The home includes glass bricks designed by...... more » Owner description: Built as a Gothic Revival vacation home for a Georgia planter, the home is a National Historic Landmark. The home includes glass bricks designed by the famous stained-glass artist, Tiffany. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.3 km from city centre
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Rosecliff
Ollie #19 of 64 attractions in Newport
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Visitors are awestruck by this grand mansion, modeled after a French palace and used in the films "High Society" and "The Great Gatsby."
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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Fort Adams State Park
Ollie #20 of 64 attractions in Newport
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
This venue of the Newport folk and jazz festivals is a stone citadel.
Attraction type  Parks; Historic Sites
Distance  3.4 km from city centre
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