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Newport, Rhode IslandExperience New England Touring at its
Best!
Alex Hurd, Tourism Sales Manager
www.GoNewport.com
Where is Newport, Rhode Island?
Map of Newport Map of Newport
Boston-Providence 50 miles New York City 165 miles Washington, D.C. 390 miles Chicago 842 miles
Newport
ChicagoNew York City
Washington, D.C.
Boston
Travel Distances
Providence
After Crossing the
Bridge……..
Centrally located and open 363 days of the year
Information Specialists on handPurchase Tour & Attraction Tickets
Free brochures and maps Validated parking and FREE MOTORCOACH
PARKING!!
Colonial Newport
Est. 1639
Newport’s Firsts •More colonial homes in use than any other location in the United States.•The oldest tavern building in continuous use in the United States, built in 1673. •The oldest circulating library in continuous use in the United States, established in 1745. •Home to Touro Synagogue, the oldest in the western hemisphere, built in 1759•1895, Newport hosted golf’s first US Open at Newport Country Club.•Newport was home to the first female lighthouse keeper.•The oldest sailing regatta in the country•Home to the first National Lawn Tennis Championships in 1899. •Home to the first International Polo Match in 1886.
The Famous “Summer Cottages”
The Breakers
Free motorcoach parking
Handicap accessible
Select properties have audio tours available in:
EnglishFrench GermanSpanish
Printed translated scripts available in: Italian
KoreanMandarin Russian
Docent available at select properties
Student/Group rates availableMinimum of 20 people
Special interest/themed tours
Chateau-sur-Mer• Built in 1852• Residence of Mr. William Wetmore• The house was purchased by the Preservation Society in 1969• In 2006 it was designated a National Historic Landmark.
•Built between 1888 -1892•Was a 39th birthday gift for Mr. William Vanderbilt's wife, Alva•Contains 500,000 cubic feet of marble•The Preservation Society acquired the house in 1963•In 2006, Marble House was designated a National Historic Landmark.
The Vanderbilts divorced in 1895 and Alva married Oliver Belmont, moving down the street to………
Belcourt Castle•Built Between 1891-1894•The sixty-room summer cottage cost 3 million dollars to build•The summer residence for Mr. Oliver Belmont
Rough Point• Built in 1887, for Mr. Frederick Vanderbilt•Purchased by James Duke in 1922•Left to his daughter, Doris, at 12 years old
Doris Duke
Kingscote•Built in 1839 for southerner, George Noble Jones•Was Newport’s first summer mansion •A landmark of the Gothic Revival style in American architecture•1972 it was left to the Preservation Society
International Tennis Hall of
Fame
The National Museum of American
Illustration
Newport Art Museum
Historic Fort Adams
Touro Synagogue
Old Colony House
Museum of Newport History and more…
International Tennis Hall of Fame
• Guided interactive museum tours• Tour & Lunch options • Tour & teas options • Children under 12 are always FREE
• Built in 1864 for Mr. James Griswold• An example of American Stick Style architecture• Home to the Museum since 1916 • National Historic Landmark and an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures
Touro Synagogue
• Built in 1759, the oldest Synagogue in the U.S.• George Washington visited the Synagogue for a meeting in 1781• A staple in the start of our nations religious freedom
GolfWineries
Cliff Walk TrailBeachesSailing
Bird Sanctuary
Guided bird walks Hiking trails
Water Sports
Deep sea fishingKayaking
Walking ToursColonial historyCemetery toursPirate Legends
Powerboat Harbor Tour
•Over five different boats to choose form.
•Lunch/Dinner cruises
•Groups up to 110 people
Sailing Harbor Tours
• Over seven different sailing vessels to choose from.
• Some sailboats can hold groups up to 70 passengers. •Lobster bake and sail packages.
World Class Dining
Fresh lobster and steaming bowls of clam chowder are
found all along New England's coast, and Newport’s seafood restaurants do it
best.
A true international city
also boasts of pubs, bistros, cafes, outdoor dining, upscale
restaurants, sushi, pizza, Italian and
French fare and other ethnic
offerings that are all found in the
City-By-The-Sea. Visitors will not
go hungry or thirsty when
visiting Newport.
If casual dining and great pub-style menu
is your craving, Newport County
offers a wide selection.
For a special night out, Newport offers upscale fine dining, palate pleasing wine lists, and incredible views to match your culinary experience.
Did you say shopping?
.
Discover hundreds of diverse boutiques
boasting everything from the work of
local artisans to well-known favorites
throughout Newport, Rhode Island
Newport ~ America’s First Resort
www.GoNewport.com
Thank you for your time.
We look forward to welcoming you
to Newport, Rhode Island