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Mansions of Newport
*Rough Point Rough Point was the Newport home of wealthy heiress and art collector Doris Duke. Visit the magnificent estate, still decorated as she left it, and see European art, Chinese porcelains, and Flemish tapestries. Tour includes a visit to the galleries featuring an annually changing special exhibit. Stroll the oceanfront grounds, designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and visit the gardens. Open April-November. Advance tickets are available online at www.newportrestoration.org. Same-day tickets can be purchased at the Newport Gateway Visitors Center (401) 845-9130. Courtesy shuttles from the Visitors Center to Rough Point are offered 4 times daily.

*Samuel Whitehorne House Museum
The Whitehorne Museum, housed in a Federal period mansion, features some of the best examples of Newport and Rhode Island furniture from the late 18th century. View examples of work by renowned craftsman such as Benjamin Baker, and the Townsend and Goddard families. Learn about the distinctive features of Newport furniture from expert guides. Open May-October. Hours: 11:00-4:00 Monday, Thursday & Friday; 10:00-4:00 Saturday & Sunday. Tickets are available at the NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames Street, (401) 324-6111
www.newportrestoration.org

The Astors Beechwood Beechwood was built in 1851 for a southern cotton merchant named Daniel Parrish. William Backhouse Astor, Jr., purchased the mansion in 1881 and it became one of the social centers for the New York Society for over twenty-five years. Today, this privately owned mansion is a Victorian Living History Museum. 580 Bellevue Ave. • 401-846-3772
www.astors-beechwood.com

*Belcourt Castle Containing 60-rooms of medieval and renaissance architecture and an art collection from 33 European and Asian countries: It was built for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont in 1894. Belcourt was sold by the last surviving brother Perry Belmont in 1940. 657 Bellevue Ave.• 401-846-0669
www.belcourtcastle.com

Mansions of The Preservation Society of Newport County
401-847-1000• or visit their website at www.newportmansions.org
*Belongs to the Preservation Society of Newport County
*The Breakers — Discover the grandeur of the 70 room Italian-Renaissance-style summer retreat of railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbuilt II, built by leading American architect Richard Morris Hunt in 1895. This National Historic Landmark was named for the waves crashing on the cliffs below its 13-acre estate Ochre Point Ave.

*The Breakers Stable and Carriage House The stable includes a private collection of Vanderbuilt family memorabilia, including several road coaches anda train exhibit.
Bateman and Coggeshall Aves.

*Chateau-sur-Mer Explore the 1852 Victorian villa of China Trade merchant William Wetmore, the first of newport’s palatial summer mansions, where the Gilded Age began.Bellevue Ave.

*Chepstow This 1860 Italianate-style villa is a classic Victorian summer cottage. Among the collections on display are the19th century landscape paintings by Hudson River school artists. Reservations required. Narragansett Ave.

*The Elms Celebrate The Elms Centennial and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Gilded Age on a self-guided audio tour. Hear the intriguing details of life in this 1901 French-style chateau, built as a summer house for industrialist Edward Brewind at the turn of the century and now a National Historic Landmark.Visitors can also take a behind-the-scenes-tour of The Elms and see everything from the kitchen to the coal tunnel. Bellevue Ave.

*Green Animals Topiary Garden Children and adults alike will delight at this enchanting Victorian garden. Its grounds are filled with more than 80 sculpted trees and shrubs in the shape of animals and geometric forms. Formal flowerbeds, herb and vegetable gardens also adorn this seven-acre estate overlooking Narragansett Bay. Former home of the late Thomas Brayton, the mansion houses
original family furnishings and a collection of antique toys. Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth.

*Hunter House See the home of a colonial sea merchant, one of the finest examples of colonial architecture in America, dating to 1748. This National Historic Landmark is noted for its superbly carved and grained woodwork and a fine collection of 18th century furnishings. 54 Washington St.

*Issac Bell House Presented as a restoration work in progress, this National Historic Landmark is an innovative compendium of the design influences that the american architectural period known as “shingle-style”. It was built in 1883 by the famed architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White. Bellevue Ave.Kings cote — This National Historic Landmark is one of the early summer houses designed in the Gothic Revival style for a southern plantation owner in 1839. Its dining room includes the earliest known installation of Tiffany Glass.Bellevue Ave.

*Kingscote This National Historic Landmark is one of the early summer houses designed in the Gothic Revival style for a southern plantation owner in 1839. Its dining room includes the earliest known installation of Tiffany Glass. Bellevue Ave.

*Marble House In 1888, William K. Vanderbilt asked architect Richard Morris Hunt to design the best living accommodations that money can buy. The result was the Marble House, completed in 1892 at a reported cost of $11 million, and containing 500,000 cubic feet of the finest marble from around the world. Bellevue Ave.

*Rosecliff Learn about the fabulous parties hosted by Nevada silver heiress Tessie Oelrichs in the magnificent ballroom at Rosecliff and see why this magnificent 1902 mansion has been the setting for many Hollywood movies. Bellevue Ave.

The Preservation Society of Newport County:
401-847-1000• or visit their website at www.newportmansions.org

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Museums & Attractions

Newport Historical Society It’s Mission is to collect and preserve artifacts, photographs, documents, publications and genealogical records that relate to the history of Newport County. www.newporthistorical.org

International Tennis Hall of Fame The Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino, site of the first U.S. National Championships in 1881, was founded by tennis innovator James Van Alen in 1954 as "a shrine to the ideals of the game." The Tennis Hall of Fame was officially sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association in 1954 and was recognized by the International Tennis Federation in 1986. Over the last ten years, the Hall of Fame complex and Museum have been restored to their original splendor with the 1997 completion of a five year, $7.5 million renovation and endowment project. 194 Bellevue Avenue
phone: 401-849-3990 or toll-free: 800-457-1144
www.tennisfame.com

*International Yacht Restoration School Located on a 2 1/2 acre waterfront wharf on Thames Street in downtown Newport, is a not-for-profit educational institution, where visitors can watch as teacher & student restore old vessels.The campus and marina is open to the public year round. 449 Thames St. • 401-848-5777 www.iyrs.org

The Museum Of Yachting The Museum is dedicated to the preservation of yachting traditions and heritage, has a 10,000 square foot collection of yachts overlooking beautiful Newport Harbor.Fort Adams State Park • 401-847-1018 www.moy.org

*United States Naval War College & Museum The oldest school of its kind in the world and the highest professional educational institution in the US Navy located on Coasters Harbor Island. The Museum contains the history of the “art and science” of naval warfare, chiefly as studied at the naval war college, interesting exhibits, ship models and weapons. The museum is located in Founders Hall. (1820) 686 Cushing Rd. • 401-841-1317 www.visitnewport.com/buspages/navy

Anchor Bend Glassworks Anchor Bend Glassworks is a dynamic, art glass company based in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, one of New England's premier destinations. Conceived as a dream shared among four friends ten years ago, divergent paths have once again converged to create a renewed artistic vision.
Two locations: retail shop & gallery 16 Franklin Street, Newport RI 02840 1-401-849-0698 & 24 Waites Wharf, Newport RI 02840 Tel & Fax: 1-401-849-0699 www.anchorbendglass.com

Artillery Company of Newport Chartered in 1741 by King George II of Great Britain, is today a 260 year old ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia. The Company operates a military museum in its Armory. 23 Clark St. • 401-846-8488 www.newportartillery.org

The Cliff Walk A World famous public access walk along the eastern shore of Newport. It combines the natural beauty of the shore line with architectural history. The Walk runs 3.5 miles and about two-thirds of the walk is in easy walking condition. It starts at the western end of Easton’s Beach at Memorial Blvd. and runs south with major exits at Narragansett Ave., Webster St., Sheppard Ave., Ruggles Ave., Marine Ave., Ledge Rd., and Bellevue Ave. www.newportcliffwalk.com

Fort Adams This is the largest coastal fortification in the United States. Come and see where the soldiers lived, enter the casemates, explore the tunnel system, and climb the bastions for breathtaking views of Newport Harbor. From 1824 to 1950 Fort Adams, was an active base. Eisenhower House - 1 Lincoln Dr., FortAdams State Park 401-841-0707 www.fortadams.org

Newport Art Museum Housed in three buildings over 2-acres, the museum has a fine collection of graphics, ship models, paintings, colonial silver and audio-visual programs that emphasize the rich artistic heritage of Newport, the State of Rhode Island and southeastern New England. 76 Bellevue Ave. • 401-848-8200 www.newportartmuseum.com

NRF Museum Store Visit the NRF Store and choose from a selection of items inspired by the life and collections of Doris Duke. Wonderful enhancements for home décor or thoughtful gifts include crystal, jewelry, paintings, ceramics, textiles, pewter, furniture and handcrafted pottery. Open 10:00-6:00 Monday through Saturday; 10:00-5:00 Sunday. Located at 415 Thames Street, (401) 324-6111. www.newportrestoration.org

Newport Vineyards This family run Winery originally planted in 1977, is oneof the most modern in the east and produces a line of fine premium table wines from its own grapes and from fruit brought in nearby vineyards. Many of the wines have been, awarded medals at prestigious international wine competitions. Tours and Tasting Daily. www.newportvineyards.com

The Norman Bird Sanctuary Is a 450 acre wildlife refuge, just minutes from downtown Newport, offering over 7 miles of hiking trails. Enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean and surrounding areas. A trailside museum and the Gift Shop are also on premises. 583 Third Beach Rd. • 401-846-2577 www.normanbirdsanctuary.org

Redwood Library and Athenaeum After 254 years Redwood is the oldest surviving lending library in the county with more than 162,000 volumes. The Library also owns a well-known painting collection consisting primarily of eighteenth and nineteenth-century portraits, among them an important group ofworks by Gilbert Stuart along with a small sculpture collection. 50 Bellevue Ave. •401-847-0292 www.redwood1747.org

Touro Synagogue A National Historic Site, is the oldest Synagogue in the United States and the only one which survives from the colonial era. Designed by noted colonial architect Peter Harrison and dedicated in 1763, it is considered one of the finest examples of 18th century Georgian architecture in America. The congregation was founded in 1658 by the descendants of “Marranos” who fled Spain and Portugal during the Inquisition and who were themselves seeking a haven from further religious persecution in the Caribbean. Today it continues to serve an active congregation. The Historic Jewish Cemetery dating from 1677 is located one block up from the Synagogue on Touro Street. Call for tour information. Closed Saturdays. www.tourosynagogue.org

Whitehorne Museum Samuel Whitehorne Jr’s house built in 1881. After two of his ships were lost at sea he went bankrupt and never saw the house completed. Whitethorn represents one of only three places that 18th century furniture can be seen and the only collection in town of early 19th century furniture. 416 Thames St., Call for hours: 401-849-7300 www.whitehorne.com