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Ranked #1 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "scenic drive" 05/19/2013
- "Fabulous drive along the coast." 05/19/2013
Category: Scenic Drives; Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
The old-timers call this '10 mile drive.' While its new name over the decades has become 'Ocean Drive' this roadway is literally 10 miles of spectacular wide-open views of the... more »
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Ranked #2 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Damaged by Sandy" 05/19/2013
- "Nice easy walk." 05/19/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas; Hiking Trails; Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
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Ranked #3 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Great historic site to give you a true..." 05/19/2013
- "One of a kind!" 05/17/2013
Category: Museums
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 »
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Ranked #4 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Wonderful street with many wonderful m..." 05/18/2013
- "Nice vews of the mansions" 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Scenic Drives
Part of the 10-mile Ocean Drive and home to many well-known mansions.
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Ranked #5 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Make sure to take the extra "servants..." 05/19/2013
- "Huge gardens and statues" 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Gardens
French-style mansion built for coal magnate Edward Berwind.
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Ranked #6 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Wonderful collection in an outstanding..." 05/10/2013
- "A Must-See Museum in Newport" 04/17/2013
Category: Art Museums
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National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) is situated in Vernon Court, a Gilded Age mansion (1898), surrounded by...
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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.
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Ranked #7 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Beautiful mansion, open for self guide..." 05/18/2013
- "Fascinating house" 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites
This Newport mansion is famous for its ample use of marble in the interior.
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Ranked #8 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Spectacular house, average tour" 05/19/2013
- "Doris Duke Mansion" 05/17/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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' father in 1922. She used this house... more »
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Ranked #9 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Do not miss!!!" 05/19/2013
- "Check the hours...not always open for..." 04/28/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Dedicated in 1762, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.
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Ranked #10 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Interesting gardens and ballroom" 05/17/2013
- "One of the less amazing mansion" 05/13/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Gardens
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Visitors are awestruck by this grand mansion, modeled after a French palace and used in the films "High Society" and "The...
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Visitors are awestruck by this grand mansion, modeled after a French palace and used in the films "High Society" and "The Great Gatsby."
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Ranked #11 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Thames Glass" 05/19/2013
- "Great shopping" 05/17/2013
Category: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Popular Newport street filled with many shops.
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Ranked #12 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "great spot for a picnic" 05/19/2013
- "Best New England Lighthouse" 01/28/2013
Category: Lighthouses
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Ranked #13 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "visit to rose island" 05/07/2013
- "Overnight Stay With Girl Scout Troop" 05/03/2013
Category: Lighthouses
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Discover quaint, colonial charm with a stay at an historic lighthouse in Newport, RI. located one mile off the coast of in...
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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.
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Ranked #14 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Entertaining cast and unique show" 05/15/2013
- "Fun time at Improv Show" 05/14/2013
Category: Theaters
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The Firehouse Theater has become RI's most award winning comedy spot with their house group, The Bit Players earning the...
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The Firehouse Theater has become RI's most award winning comedy spot with their house group, The Bit Players earning the title of "Best Comedy Night" and "Comedy Troupe of the Year" multiple times. Hilarious improv performances can be seen EVERY Fri & Sat night at 8pm and every show is BYOB! Laugh More.
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Ranked #15 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "very interesting" 05/18/2013
- "Tennis buffs will want to visit the Ha..." 05/17/2013
Category: Specialty Museums; Sports Complexes; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Built in 1880 by the architectural firm, McKim, Mead & White, the Museum galleries chronicle the rich history of tennis...
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Built in 1880 by the architectural firm, McKim, Mead & White, the Museum galleries chronicle the rich history of tennis through interactive exhibits, dynamic videos and popular memorabilia from historic champions and the superstars of today. Dramatically set in the original club rooms of the Casino, visitors of all ages delight in Stanford White’s architectural detail as well as the state-of-the-art gallery experience. In the Woolard Family Enshrinement Gallery plaques commemorate the great players, coaches, administrators and writers that have been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. There are 224 Hall of Famers, representing 19 countries. In 1986, the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the governing body of tennis, officially recognized the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum as the sport’s official Hall of Fame. The property today is now 6 acres and consists of the Newport Casino, 13 grass courts, 1 clay court, an indoor tennis facility, the Court Tennis facility, a grandstand and a historic 297-seat theatre. In July, the venue annually hosts the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships for the Van Alen Cup, the only ATP professional grass court tournament in the Americas. These are the only professional grass courts that are open to the public for play.
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Ranked #16 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Inspirational" 05/19/2013
- "Call ahead for an appointment or you'r..." 05/11/2013
Category: Religious Sites; Historic Sites
A Newport church where George Washington once attended.
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Ranked #17 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "huge" 05/18/2013
- "Picnic Spot" 05/11/2013
Category: Parks; Historic Sites
This venue of the Newport folk and jazz festivals is a stone citadel.
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Ranked #18 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "This house has quite some history" 05/17/2013
- "One of the smaller mansions with guide..." 05/13/2013
Category: Historic Sites
Newport mansion built in 1852.
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Ranked #19 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Great Tour and Boat" 05/03/2013
- "Never even got on the boat- wasted tri..." 03/09/2013
Category: Tours
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Gansett Cruises - Harbor Tours, Sunset Cruises and Private Charters from Newport Harbor, Rhode IslandCruise in Comfort Aboard...
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Gansett Cruises - Harbor Tours, Sunset Cruises and Private Charters from Newport Harbor, Rhode IslandCruise in Comfort Aboard M/V Gansett. Enjoy a 90 minute narrated harbor tour with a complimentary Rhode Island Specialty!Gansett Cruises breaks away from the typical rushed harbor tour to offer a quiet relaxing and delightful cruise of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay's East Passage in our comfortably cushioned and sun-shaded deck, or our top 'sunny side' deck. Our guides, many of whom grew up on these waters, are enthused to share the legends and rich history of their homeport.
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Ranked #20 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Actual tour guide in a more intimate h..." 05/16/2013
- "Wonderful House Tour" 04/08/2013
Category: Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Built as a Gothic Revival vacation home for a Georgia planter, the home is a National Historic Landmark. The home includes...
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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.
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Ranked #21 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Very helpful" 05/17/2013
- "Nice Info Center" 05/12/2013
Category: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
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Make the Newport Visitor Information Center your first stop for all of your maps, materials, tickets and tour needs....
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Make the Newport Visitor Information Center your first stop for all of your maps, materials, tickets and tour needs. Information specialists are available with complimentary maps and brochures on local events, attractions, lodging, shopping and dining.
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Ranked #22 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "seaside dream" 04/15/2013
- "Good for kids" 03/09/2013
Category: Beaches
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Located along the legendary Ocean Drive in Newport, RI, Gooseberry Beach is a private beach club open to the public. Come and...
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Located along the legendary Ocean Drive in Newport, RI, Gooseberry Beach is a private beach club open to the public. Come and enjoy the most beautiful beach in Newport, with its white sand and clear calm ocean waters. Gooseberry is the perfect family beach for swimming, snorkeling or building sand castles. We have chair rentals, changing rooms, and showers for our guests. Open 9-5.
Visit Gooseberry Cafe which offers great beach food.
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Ranked #23 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Worth every moment" 05/08/2013
- "A different experience" 06/10/2012
Category: Historic Sites
Home of Issac Bell on Newport's Bellevue Avenue is one of the best examples of shingle-style architecture in America.
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Ranked #24 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "A Stop Along The Road to Camelot" 05/08/2013
- "A pew fee?" 04/28/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Well-known church in Newport where John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy were married in 1953.
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Ranked #25 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Governor Arnold's tower" 12/09/2012
- "Is it really a mill??" 09/12/2012
Category: Architectural Buildings; Mysterious Sites
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Ranked #26 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Great mix of art and even some archite..." 05/15/2013
- "A lucky guest" 03/01/2013
Category: Museums; Art Museums
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Ranked #27 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Study by the Sea" 01/10/2013
- "Beautiful" 08/31/2012
Category: Educational Sites
Salve Regina University is a private institution founded by the Catholic Sisters of Mercy in 1947 and has an enrollment of about 2,500 students today. Now well-known for the... more »
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Ranked #28 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "The oldest circulating library in the..." 10/17/2012
- "Great History" 09/30/2012
Category: Libraries; Art Galleries; Gardens; Historic Sites
Dating back to 1750, this is the oldest subscription library in the United States.
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Ranked #29 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Worth the trip" 05/11/2013
- "Something of Interest for Everyone" 10/03/2012
Category: Specialty Museums; Military Museums
Museum showing artifacts of the U.S. Naval War College, the oldest in the world.
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Ranked #30 of 57 attractions in Newport
- "Great area to view Fourth of July fire..." 05/10/2013
- "Very pretty views" 01/06/2013
Category: Beaches
Small beach located in Newport.
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