Best Historic Locations in Newport"

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"Best Historic Locations in Newport"

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Rose Island Lighthouse "Historic Lighthouse"

The Rose Island Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse built in 1869, and is an independent building that operated for over 100 years as a watchtower for the boats and ships sailing past the coast. Restored to its 1912 authentic decor complete with furnishings, furniture and accessories, it is now a local museum that offers a glimpse into the maritime history as well as by b52_Tresa local culture of the colonial town of Newport. Tours of the lighthouse are available with an admission fee of USD5 for adults and USD4 for kids. The lighthouse is available for visit from July 1st - Labor Day from 10am to 4pm. Visitors also have a unique opportunity to stay overnight or for a week in the lighthouse to experience living history. Group tours are also available on request. For additional details or to book a room, visit the website. The Rose Island Lighthouse is only accessible via ferry which includes Starfish boat from Alofsin Pier in Fort Adams State Park from June to October and from Admirals Dock in Fort Adams State Park from November to May on prior arrangement when visiting on overnight or weekly stays. Daily visitors can use the Jamestown Ferry service in July and August.

+1 401 847 4242 www.roseislandlighthouse.org/ 90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park, Newport RI

Fort Adams State Park "Military Stone Fortress"

Established in the early 19th Century, Fort Adams sits at the harbor of Newport Bay. At the time of its construction, it was the largest of its kind in the United States, envisioned by the U.S. Navy as one of the key features of the defenses set up to safeguard the Narragansett Bay Area. Previously a US Navy and US Army base, the site was later acquired by by Kenneth C. Zirkel the government in 1965 and revamped to be used as a state park. The aerial view of the park reveals a stone-enclosed fortress with a prominent bulwark facing the Narragansett Bay. Providing stunning views of the bay, the park now functions as a recreational spot offering facilities for family outings, picnics and various water sports. The highly-acclaimed Newport Jazz and Newport Folk Festivals are held here each year, and have featured performances by the likes of Miles Davis, Ella Fitzgerald and Nina Simone.

+1 401 841 0707 www.fortadams.org/ [email protected] Fort Adams Road, Newport RI

Bowen's Wharf "Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting"

Be it the warm summer months or the chilling winter months, no other location in Newport is as abuzz with activities as Bowen's Wharf. A historic wharf that has served as a major seaport in New England for centuries, the area exudes an old-world charm accentuated by structures dating back to the 18th Century. A walk through the narrow by-lanes takes you by Doug Kerr past a plethora of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars that are crowded with people during peak hours. Make sure you sit at one of the outdoor cafes and indulge in tasty seafood as you witness the hustle and bustle of the crowd at the wharf. Apart from these, Bowen's Wharf is also famous for various festivals and activities like Bowen's Wharf Seafood Festival, Newport Winter Festival and Bowen's Wharf Christmas Tree Lighting.

+1 401 849 2243 www.bowenswharf.com/ [email protected] America's Cup Avenue, Newport RI

The Elms "Historic Mansion"

The Elms was built in 1901 as the "summer cottage" of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind and eventually became known as another summer residence for the burgeoning population of the nouveaux riches at the turn of 20th Century. Modeled after the mid 18th-century château d'Asnieres outside Paris, The Elms showcases the Berwind's collections of by Minarae art and ceramics. Now a historic landmark, you can learn its history and appreciate turn-of-the century gracious living on an informative audio tour, or a more behind the scenes Servant Life tour.

+1 401 847 1000 tickets.newportmansions.org/mansi 367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI on.aspx?id=1002

Marble House "Newport Historic Mansion"

You cannot find a better example of The Gilded Age than the Marble House on Bellevue Avenue in Newport. It was built as a summer cottage between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. This stone palace set the tone for social and architectural change in the former wooden house summer colony of Newport. Designed by architect Richard by Matt Howry Morris Hunt, Marble House was an inspiration from the Trianon at Versailles. The cost of the house at that time was said to be $11 million.

+1 401 847 1000 [email protected] 424 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI

Touro Synagogue "America's Oldest Synagogue"

Dedicated in 1763, Touro Synogogue is America's oldest synagogue. Descendants of Sephardim from Spain and Portugal seeking freedom from persecution founded the congregation in 1658. Peter Harrison, a known colonial architect, designed the synagogue. It is one of the best examples of 18th-century architecture in America. Friday services are held by Kenneth C. Zirkel in the synagogue at 6p in winter, and 7p in summer. Saturday services are at 8:45a. Tours are conducted every half-hour Monday through Friday; in winter, tours are Friday at 1p and Sunday from 11a-3p. Donations accepted.

+1 401 847 4794 www.tourosynagogue.org/ [email protected] 85 Touro Street, Newport RI

Redwood Library & Athenaeum "America's Oldest Lending Library"

A quiet pause in a busy day can be found in the restful green trim and polished mahogany of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Founded in 1747 on the principle of establishing good for mankind, and designed by American architect Peter Harrison, it is the oldest lending library and the first public classical building in America. Today, both members of the by dbking library and the public enjoy books, lectures, plays and exhibits in a true Athenaeum spirit. Guided tours daily with donation. +1 401 847 0292 www.redwoodlibrary.org/ redwood@redwoodlibrary. 50 Bellevue Avenue, org Newport RI

Chepstow "Italianate Villa Mansion"

Chepstow is a black-shuttered Newport mansion designed after an Italian villa. You will find the 19th-century collections of art, paintings, furnishings and documents of the Newport Morris family indicative of Newport mansion owners and the wealth of the times. A spiral self-supported staircase, tiled floors and white stucco brings you back to days of leisure by Kenneth C. Zirkel living in informal elegance of a Newport cottage. The Newport Preservation Society conducts tours of Chepstow with advance reservations.

+1 401 847 1000 x165 tickets.newportmansions. [email protected] 120 Narragansett Avenue, org/mansion.aspx?id=1006 g Newport RI

Chateau-sur-Mer "High Victorian Design Villa"

The Chateau-sur-Mer is the first "palace" of Newport mansions. The lavish affairs held on the grounds marked the beginning of Newport high society until the appearance of the Vanderbilt family in the 1890s. High Victorian design in furnishings, paintings, wallpaper and decorations in this villa set the backdrop for former balls, picnics, teas and major Newport society by exfordy events. In the 1870s the famed architect Richard Morris Hunt remodeled the home in the Second French Empire Style.

+1 401 847 1000 tickets.newportmansions.org/mansi 474 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI on.aspx?id=1005

Rosecliff "Filming, and Newport's Largest Ballroom"

Rosecliff mansion overlooks Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean. The mansion was commissioned in 1889 by a Nevada silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs and was designed by the architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White in the fashion of the Grand Trianon at Versailles. You will find Newport's largest ballroom at Rosecliff, which became a place of lavish by Narith5 Newport parties. It is the location for motion picture filming including the 1994 True Lies and The Great Gatsby.

+1 401 847 1000 www.newportmansions.or [email protected] 548 Bellevue Avenue, g/ g Newport RI

The Breakers "Historical Mansion"

Formerly the home of one of America's wealthiest families, The Breakers is an architectural masterpiece and a canopy of long-standing history. Bathed in semblances of Beaux-Arts and Renaissance style, the mansion comprises a string of opulent rooms, a library, and an attic, among other things. An integral part of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, The by Lennart Tange Breakers rests behind mighty wrought iron gates and is led by a tracery of pathways which slice through rolling, verdant lawns. These pathways, which slither along delightful gardens, are laden with a string of vibrant foliage including red maples, cedar, juniper, Japanese yews, and entrancing weeping beeches. The interiors of this mansion are adorned with effervescent chandeliers, intricately-designed capitals and myriad rooms which define sheer magnificence. Set amid a breathtaking setting of stark cliffs and clear blue waters of the sea, The Breakers tells myriad tales of the bygone glory of the Vanderbilts.

+1 401 847 1000 tickets.newportmansions.org/mansi 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport RI on.aspx?id=1000 Rough Point "Hidden Gem"

There is good reason for the name "Rough Point" for this incredible mansion that originally belonged to artist Doris Duke. This was Doris' private retreat, inaccessible by car and surrounded by the rocky shoreline that characterizes the Newport coastline. Admire her extensive collection of fine and decorative art, walk through the rambling rooms and capture by John Phelan the breathtaking views.

+1 401 849 7300 www.newportrestoration.org/visit/r Bellevue Ave and Lakeview Dr, ough_point/ Newport RI

The Old Stone Mill "Historic Stone Structure"

The Old Stone Mill is a mystery to gaze at and wonder upon. Did the Norsemen build this upside down masterpiece, or was it born during colonial times for use as a baptismal font? Conjecture for the use of the tower is as varied as opinions surrounding its origin, which is why it remains a source of controversy to the present day. The stone structure is by reynolds.james.e located in Touro Park off Bellevue Avenue in Newport.

+1 401 849 8048 [email protected]. Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI

Prescott Farm "Small, Historic Farm & Mill"

Prescott Farm is a fun, educational short day trip for children and adults. Less than a mile from downtown Newport, you will spot the windmill vanes of Prescott. The guided tours explain what life was like for early New England settlers and tells stories of General Prescott himself and his men. The Guardhouse offers a peak at Colonial furnishings and by Laram777 costuming, with occasional special exhibits. Stroll the woodland paths and ponds and feed geese and quacking ducks along the way.

+1 401-849-7300 [email protected] 2009 West Main Road, Middletown RI

Green Animals Topiary Garden "Topiary Garden & Victorian Home"

Even those who are not avid gardeners will enjoy this sprawling estate, located just a few miles from downtown Newport. Generations of gardeners have created topiary trees and hedges in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including the legendary animals. The garden is the oldest of its kind in North America and was once owned by a wealthy textile merchant. by dhan911 The stately Victorian home also has orchards and vegetable and herb gardens, in addition to the whimsical and elegant topiaries. Self-guided and garden maps are available (tours take approximately 90 minutes).

+1 401 847 1000 tickets.newportmansions.org/mansi 380 Corys Lane, Portsmouth RI on.aspx?id=1003 by Phillip Capper Tiverton Four Corners "Historic Buildings & Shops"

The area of Tiverton Four Corners was placed on the National Historic Register in 1974. It is a rural village that dates from the 17th Century, and is a center for antiques, fine art, gourmet food, distinctive crafts, gifts and clothing. Pastoral landscapes and old-fashioned stone walls create a backdrop for shops and historic buildings, such as the 1865 Union Public Library, still serving the public.

+1 401 624 2600 www.tivertonfourcorners.c [email protected] Main Road, Tiverton RI om/ om

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