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- Regional/ North America/ United States/ Rhode Island/ Localities/ N/ Newport/ Arts and Entertainment/ Museums@ (5)
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- Astors' Beechwood Mansion - Beautiful ocean front mansion located on Bellevue Avenue in historic Newport, Rhode Island, is the former home of the Queen of American Society, Caroline Astor.
www.astors-beechwood.com
- Belcourt Castle - Constructed for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont, his summer cottage incorporated his love for horses and armor, medieval and renaissance architecture within 60-rooms.
www.belcourtcastle.com
- Cliff Walk - Brief guide, including map and overview of the geologic features that can be observed.
seagrant.gso.uri.edu/daytrip/newport.html
- Fort Adams - Open to the public for special events, tours, and corporate meetings, largest coastal fortification in the U.S., special events include military reenactments, music festivals, and classic vehicle shows.
www.fortadams.org
- Ghost Tours of Newport - A walking, lantern led tour of historic Newport. Costumed guides tell tales of the history and hauntings of Newport. Schedule, fees, FAQs and contact information.
www.ghostsofnewport.com
- International Tennis Hall of Fame - The world's largest tennis museum featuring exhibits, videos and memorabilia of tennis champions; past, present and future.
www.tennisfame.com
- Lime Rock (Ida Lewis) Lighthouse - Ida Lewis is the most celebrated lighthouse keeper in American history, credited with saving 18 lives. The Lime Rock Lighthouse is now the home of the Ida Lewis Yacht Club.
www.lighthouse.cc/limerock
- Newport Mansions - These fabled mansions, the extravagant "summer cottages" of America's Gilded Age portray the opulence of a bygone era.
www.newportmansions.org
- Newport Restoration Foundation - The foundation restores and preserves historic art and architecture. This site includes: Doris Duke's mansion "Rough Point", Samuel Whitehorne House, Prescott Farm and houses in "The Point" and "Historic Hill" sections of Newport.
newportrestoration.com
- Rose Island Lighthouse - Currently listed on charts as a private aid to navigation. The Lighthouse is maintained by keepers who sign on for a week at a time as part of an environmental education program.
www.RoseIslandLighthouse.org
- The Cliff Walk - Combines views of the ocean, mansions, and a rocky shore line with history. Find photos, maps, tips and other information.
www.cliffwalk.com
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