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#1 of 70 attractions in Newport
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- 16 Oct 2009 "Wowser wowser wowser!! Outstanding tour"
- 23 Sep 2009 "Your must do list when visiting Newport"
- 22 Sep 2009 "Can there be a better way to see Newport ?"
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#2 of 70 attractions in Newport
Located on Bellevue Avenue are the famous estates of such people as the Vanderbilts.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 9 Oct 2009 "Newport Mansions are a great day trip!"
- 8 Oct 2009 "Awesome - a must see!"
- 26 Sep 2009 "Fantastic, great value"
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#3 of 70 attractions in Newport
A scenic 3.5 mile walkway that borders the back lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions.
Attraction type: Scenic/historic walking area; Hiking trail; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest
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- 12 Oct 2009 "My Favorite Thing to Do in Newport!"
- 12 Oct 2009 "Amazing views"
- 9 Oct 2009 "Amazing views and a bit of exercise!"
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#4 of 70 attractions in Newport
Newport mansion built in 1852.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 15 Oct 2008 "Victorian Grandeur"
- 9 Feb 2008 "Loved it"
- 10 Jun 2006 "Distinguished older Newport mansion"
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#5 of 70 attractions in Newport
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.
Attraction type: Historic home; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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- 15 Oct 2008 "A Lovely Summer Home"
- 10 Jun 2006 "Worth a visit"
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#6 of 70 attractions in Newport
Attraction type: Ship
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- 30 Sep 2009 "Disappointing"
- 18 Sep 2009 "Awsome Trip!!!"
- 26 Aug 2009 "Now thats the way to see the harbour!"
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#7 of 70 attractions in Newport
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 "cottage," whose construction
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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- 29 Oct 2009 "Gilded Age indeed! WOW!"
- 13 Sep 2009 "Absolutely magnificent- the biggest and most luxurious of the newport mansions"
- 7 Aug 2009 "Worth it"
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#8 of 70 attractions in Newport
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- 5 Aug 2009 "Great Experience"
- 5 Aug 2009 "Best Cruise we took in a long time"
- 2 Sep 2008 "Great Value"
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#9 of 70 attractions in Newport
French-style mansion built for coal magnate Edward Berwind.
Attraction type: Historic home; Garden
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- 25 May 2009 "Great tour with tons of history"
- 1 Dec 2008 "Behind-the-Scenes Tour as Interesting as Public Portions"
- 15 Oct 2008 "The Splendor of the Gilded Age"
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#10 of 70 attractions in Newport
Dedicated in 1762, this is the oldest synagogue in the United States.
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site; Other
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- 29 Oct 2009 "Unbelievable history of religious tolerance! We loved it"
- 12 Sep 2009 "A Must-See when in Newport"
- 22 Jul 2009 "Don't miss Touro Synagogue"
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#11 of 70 attractions in Newport
Ghost Tours of Newport offers two tours - - a lantern-led evening tour of Old Newport called the Old Town Ghost Walk, which is Newport's most popular walking tour.Also an afternoon tour of the...
Attraction type: Tour
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- 29 Oct 2009 "very exciting!"
- 18 Jul 2009 "A great way to learn about history of Newport"
- 15 Oct 2008 "You Don't Have to Believe in Ghosts"
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#12 of 70 attractions in Newport
The old-timers call this the "10 mile drive." While it's new name over the decades has become "Ocean Drive" this roadway is literally 10 miles of spectacular wide-open views of the Atlantic Ocean and
Attraction type: Scenic drive; Scenic/historic walking area
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- 10 May 2009 "Beautiful"
- 15 Oct 2008 "Start your Tour of Newport Here"
- 18 Aug 2008 "Absolutley Beautiful"
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#13 of 70 attractions in Newport
This museum, dedicated to preserving the history of tennis, is housed in the old Newport Casino and includes interactive exhibits.
Attraction type: Sports museum; Sports complex; Landmark/point of interest; Other
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- 2 Sep 2009 "Just OK"
- 20 Jun 2009 "Be sure to visit the court tennis court in the rear of the complex."
- 16 Jun 2009 "Did you ever know Billy Jean King wore so many outfits?"
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#14 of 70 attractions in Newport
This Newport mansion is famous for its ample use of marble in the interior.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 19 Oct 2009 "Saw 5 mansions - this was my favorite"
- 13 Sep 2009 "The smaller sibling to the Breakers-but equally magnificent and opulent"
- 15 Oct 2008 "Opulence Defined"
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#15 of 70 attractions in Newport
Attraction type: Ship
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- 26 Oct 2009 "Private charter on Starlight"
- 13 Oct 2009 "A Wonderful Time"
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#16 of 70 attractions in Newport
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.
Attraction type: Art gallery
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- 8 Nov 2009 "Well worth the wait! Amazing collection of art."
- 6 Oct 2009 "Culture of America authored in paintings by American Illustrators housed in the opulence of the Gilded Age"
- 2 Oct 2009 "Amazing, unparalleled museum experience which offers compelling art, housed in a superbly designed 19th century mansion"
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#17 of 70 attractions in Newport
Attraction type: Historic home; Other; Garden
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- 5 Jul 2008 "Extraordinary step back in history"
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#18 of 70 attractions in Newport
Home of the oldest American yacht in existence and school where students restore classic yachts.
Attraction type: Educational site; Tour; Other
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- 26 Aug 2009 "Acres of restored yachts"
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#19 of 70 attractions in Newport
Dating back to 1750, this is the oldest subscription library in the United States.
Attraction type: Library; Historic site; Art gallery; Garden
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#20 of 70 attractions in Newport
This trail linking Newport and Bristol contains the greatest concentration of America's heritage sites.
Attraction type: Trail
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- 26 Mar 2008 "Trail walking"
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