The Newport Cottages
Nearly everyone who visits Newport takes time to tour its magnificent "cottages," which were once the summer homes of America's wealthiest families. Most of the 19th-century Newport mansions stretch along Bellevue Avenue and are open to the public. The Preservation Society of Newport County offers guided tours of the properties that are limited to twenty persons in the larger Newport houses and ten to fifteen persons in the smaller ones. Tours are forty-five to fifty minutes in length and leave approximately every 10-15 minutes during the season.
The grandest of Newport's cottages, The Breakers was built by the Vanderbilt family in the style of an Italian palazzo. At the Astors' Beechwood Mansion, actors playing the part of family members and servants take you through the oceanfront property and even into the Newport servant's quarters. And you'll learn where the expression "dressed like Lady Astor's pet horse" came from. By the way, this extraordinary Newport property can be rented out for weddings.
Other Attractions
Immaculate beaches, historic neighborhoods, bustling wharves, and a scenic waterfront welcome visitors to Newport. Whether you're a tennis fan, a yachting enthusiast, a wine or history lover, cyclists, or a pair of inveterate shoppers, you'll find Newport is the kind of city where you just won't run out of things to do. These are just a few ways to spend vacation days in Newport:
International Tennis Hall of Fame
A Newport landmark for tennis enthusiasts.
Museum of Yachting
Yachts, artifacts, and exhibits in the city that twice celebrated America's Cup victories with the yacht Courageous.
Newport Vineyards and Winery
Tours and tastings of award-winning vintages overlooking Rhode Island Sound.
Touro Synagogue
America's oldest temple, this architectural jewel was dedicated in Newport in 1763. Half-hour tours given through October 31.
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets
Just over the border from Newport in nearby Massachusetts.
Find Out More:
Newport County Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Everything you need to know to plan a wedding or romantic getaway here.
Romantic Getaway Packages
Special deals for lovers.
Visit Rhode Island
Offical Tourism Division site, with information on attractions, recreation, lodging, transportation, and a calendar of events.
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