NEWPORT ★★ Located on an Island in Narragansett Bay in the Small State of Rhode Island, Newport Has Been a Prestigious Summer Resort for Many Years

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NEWPORT ★★ Located on an island in Narragansett Bay in the small state of Rhode Island, Newport has been a prestigious summer resort for many years. This seaside city is, indeed, more than charming with its narrow streets, Victorian houses, majestic mansions, rich culture and history, and a harbour full of sailboats and yachts during the summer season.

TRINITY CHURCH, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND © AdobeStock, Mcdonojj WHAT TO DO THE HISTORY OF A GILDED AGE…

— Newport’s history dates back summers here. Newport reached LE CLIFF WALK ★★★ are a few more rugged rocky to the colonial era. Founded in its zenith in the late 19th century, This popular recreation trail areas. It stretches from the east 1639, the colony was a «haven serving as a summer playground runs for 5.6 kilometres along end of Bailey’s Beach (private of religious toleration» where for some of the nation’s wealthiest Christians and Jews could worship citizens, who built grand summer some of the most beautiful beach) to the west end of openly, and a flourishing centre of «cottages» there. To maintain coastline in all of New England Easton’s Beach ★ (First Beach) commerce. her social standing, each season and past many of the Newport and there are numerous public a good Newport hostess had to The outbreak of the American entertain in grand style, holding mansions. The clifftop trail offers access points along the way, Revolution, during which Newport lavish dinners and balls with an spectacular ocean views, and such as on Bellevue Avenue and was occupied by the British from extensive guest list. sunsets from the Cliff Walk★ ★ ★ Narragansett Avenue. 1776 to 1779, followed by the War of 1812, led to the collapse of the As the Gilded Age came to an end, are particularly romantic. Most 117, MEMORIAL BLVD, NEWPORT local economy. many fortunes were lost. Thanks of the path is paved and easy (POINT DE DÉPART) to the Preservation of Newport to navigate, although there WWW.CLIFFWALK.COM A new identity as a summer resort County, several mansions have began to emerge in the 1840s, been preserved and protected and when well-to-do New Yorkers and are now open to the public. Bostonians began spending their

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MANSIONS ★★★ and the railroad. Open every Berwind made his fortune from April-November, from 10 The mansions of Newport are day from April-December, 9 in the coal industry. Eager a.m. to 5 p.m. (474 Bellevue an enduring testament to the a.m. to 5 p.m. (44 Ochre Point to impress his wealthy Avenue). city’s prestige and elegance. Avenue). neighbours, he had this Guided tours are available of mansion built in 1899, • Rosecliff★ ★ : the 9 main mansions, all of • Marble House ★ ★ ★ : modelled after the 18th- The house was purchased in which are owned and operated The summer residence century Château d’Asnières 1891 and renovated by Theresa by the Preservation Society of William K. Vanderbilt near Paris. Open every day Oelrichs, the daughter of an of Newport County. Most was designed by the same from April-December, from 10 Irish immigrant who made of them are on or around architect who designed his a.m. to 5 p.m. (367 Bellevue his fortune in the Nevada Bellevue Avenue brother’s house, The Breakers. Avenue). gold mines. This prestigious (www.newportmansions.org): Marble House was inspired by residence, which is named the Petit Trianon at Versailles. • Château-sur-Mer ★ : for its extensive rose garden, • The Breakers ★ ★ ★ : Open every day from April- built in 1852, and remodelled was modelled after the Completed in 1895, this 70- December, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 1872, this palatial residence Grand Trianon of Versailles. room Italian Renaissance-style (596 Bellevue Avenue). was constructed for wealthy Open every day from April- palazzo was the summer home China trade merchant William December, from 9 a.m. to 5 of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, • The Elms ★ ★ : S. Wetmore. It was the most p.m. (548 Bellevue Avenue). whose grandfather made the The son of German luxurious home in Newport for family fortune in steamships immigrants, Edward Julius many years. Open every day

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• Isaac Bell House ★ : • Kingscote ★ : Dutch millionaire Edmund governors before serving Successful New York cotton This Gothic Revival-style Schermerhorn, then bought as the headquarters of broker and investor Isaac mansion was built in 1839 in 1911 by the Gallatin Admiral Charles de Ternay, Bell had this mansion built for George Noble Jones, a family, who gave it the commander of the French for his retirement at the southern planter, then sold in name of a Welsh castle. fleet, during the War age of 31! The Shingle- 1860 to William H. King, for Tours by reservation of Independence. After style house was completed whom it was named (King’s from late June until early the war, the house was in 1883. Open every day Cottage). Open every day September between acquired by Ambassador from late June until early from May to October, from 10 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. (120 William Hunter. Open September from 10 a.m. a.m. to 5 p.m. (253 Bellevue Narragansett Avenue). every day from late June to 5 p.m., and weekends in Avenue). until early September from May, June, September and • Hunter House ★ ★ : 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., October (corner of Bellevue Chepstow ★ : Constructed in 1748, and weekends in May, June, Avenue and Perry Street). This Italianate mansion this Georgian Colonial September and October was built in 1860 for mansion was home to two (54 Washington Street).

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NEWPORT HISTORIC OLD COLONY DISTRICT ★★ HOUSE ★ The Newport Historic This brick Georgian-style building District was designated a and National Historic Landmark National Historic Landmark was the meeting place for the in 1968 due to its extensive colonial legislature. Completed and well-preserved in 1741, it has not been altered assortment of intact colonial much since its construction. It buildings. You will discover still belongs to the state and buildings that marked the is managed by the Newport history of the nation as you Historical Society. In addition stroll through the narrow to its political and architectural streets and past the small importance, the building has shops and cafes along served as an army barracks, Thames Street. This area is hospital, courthouse and a easily explored on foot. location for Steven Spielberg’s film Amistad. MUSEUM OF WASHINGTON SQUARE, NEWPORT NEWPORT HISTORY 401-846-0813 IN BRICK MARKET ★★ NEWPORTHISTORY.ORG/ THAMES STREET IN NEWPORT HISTORIC DISTRICT

The Brick Market ★ ★ is a PROPERTIES/THE-COLONY-HOUSE © WikiCommons, Daniel Case 3-storey brick building dating from 1762 and a real Newport landmark. Located in the heart of the city and managed by the Newport Historical Society, it now houses the Museum of Newport History, which tells the story of the city’s early settlers and maritime trade. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 127, THAMES STREET, NEWPORT 401-841-8770 WWW.NEWPORTHISTORICAL.ORG TOURO SYNAGOGUE ★★ Newport welcomed its first Jewish residents in the 17th MUSEUM OF NEWPORT HISTORY - BRICK MARKET

century, possibly as early as © WikiCommons, Daniel Case 1658. By 1758, the Jewish population had grown sufficiently that there was a need for a house of worship. During the British occupation of Newport, the synagogue became a hospital for the British military and a public assembly hall. Today it remains an active house of worship. 20-minute guided tours are offered from late April to the end of June, Sunday-Friday from 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and from the beginning of July to early September, Sunday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 82, TOURO STREET, NEWPORT 401-847-4794 OLD COLONY HOUSE

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NATIONAL MUSEUM Other buildings of interest to from, although the majority locals, is in Middletown, a OF AMERICAN see in this area include Great of Newport’s beaches are few kilometres from Easton’s ILLUSTRATION ★★ Friends Meeting House ★ (21 privately owned. Beach and next to Norman Founded in 1998 by Judy Farewell Street), Wanton- Bird Sanctuary ★ . The beach is Goffman Cutler and Laurence Lyman-Hazard House (17 Easton’s Beach ★ : known as more peaceful and the waves S. Cutler to house their Broadway), Trinity Church (141 First Beach to the locals, is are better for surfing. Paid collection of primarily “Golden Spring Street), International the most popular. It boasts 1 parking. (474 Sachuest Point Age” American illustration art, Tennis Hall of Fame (194 kilometre of soft white sand, Road, Middletown). today the museum also exhibits Bellevue Avenue). sparkling blue water, and an American illustration from all antique 1950s carousel as Gooseberry Beach : Set in a periods, styles and talents. The well as numerous amenities: cove, this is a private beach, building is magnificent and the THE FINE SANDS OF playground, picnic area, but also open to the public. It collection of works on display RHODE ISLAND ★ toilets, snack bar, chair, is a quiet, place to relax with there is impressive. Open Of course, where there is umbrella and boogie board calm waves, making it popular in summer from Thursday- ocean, there are also beaches! rental. Paid parking. (175 with families with young Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to start or Memorial Blvd, Newport). children. Paid parking. (130 492, BELLEVUE AVENUE, NEWPORT end your day on the fine sands Ocean Avenue, Newport). 401-851-8949 of Rhode Island, you have a Sachuest Beach ★ : known WWW.AMERICANILLUSTRATION.ORG few public beaches to choose as Second Beach to the

★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see DESTINATIONS WHERE TO EAT — CORNER CAFÉ ($$-$$$) seafood dishes and a fine For generations it has served Newport offers fine French This is another great spot for maritime dining experience. the freshest fish, clams cuisine in a cozy romantic breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is You can eat on the patio for and lobsters directly from setting. The wine list is always very busy and it is easy magnificent waterfront views Narragansett Bay, along with excellent and the service is to understand why after tasting or sunset over the harbour, produce, meats and other impeccable. Reservations their Irish, Portuguese and West and you can also sit at the bar products from local Rhode are recommended, and the Coast-influenced fare. Open before or after your meal. Island farms. Reservations are restaurant is not suitable for Monday-Wednesday from 7 a.m. Reservations recommended! recommended and there is a children under 7. There is a to 2:30 p.m., Thursday-Saturday Open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 dress code: casual shirts and dress code: no sneakers, flip- from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and p.m. (until 10 p.m. on Friday- dresses, no athletic wear or flops, jeans, T-shirts or tank Sundays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday). sleeveless shirts. Open daily tops. Open every day except 110, BROADWAY, NEWPORT 1, SAYERS WHARF, NEWPORT from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 10 Tuesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 401-846-0606 401-846-2260 p.m. on Friday-Saturday). 9 p.m. WWW.CORNERCAFENEWPORT.COM WWW.MOORINGRESTAURANT.COM 26, MARLBOROUGH STREET, 505, THAMES STREET, NEWPORT NEWPORT / 401-849-3600 401-846-0123 THE MOORING ($$-$$$) WHITE HORSE TAVERN WWW.WHITEHORSENEWPORT.COM WWW.BOUCHARDNEWPORT.COM This popular restaurant ($$$$) enjoys a prime location on This historic tavern first RESTAURANT BOUCHARD *** Hours may vary *** the Newport Harbour. The opened in 1673, making it ($$$$) menu offers a variety of fresh America’s oldest restaurant! This restaurant in downtown

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