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The Astors'
Beechwood
Summer "cottage" of Mrs. Caroline Astor. Each tour is a theatrical production of
life in 1891.
580 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-846-3772
Belcourt Castle
Built in 1891-1894 for Oliver Hazard Perry Belmont. Art treasures and antiques from over
30 countries; ghost tours.
On Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-846-0669
The Breakers
Largest of Newport's summer "cottages", built in 1895 for Cornelius Vanderbilt.
On Ochre Point Avenue, Newport. 401-847-1000
Hammersmith Farm
Former childhood home of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. After 1998 you can only view it from
the street as it will be closed to the public.
On Ocean Drive, adjacent to Fort Adams, Newport.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Built in 1880 as a social and recreational club, features the world's largest tennis
museum.
In the Newport Casino, Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-849-3990
Museum of Newport History
Displays include Newport's finest colonial clocks and manuscripts, and James Franklin's
printing press.
Franklin's Printing Press
On Thames Street at Washington Square, Newport. 401-841-8770
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Museum of Yachting
Housed in an early 19th century building, the museum's exhibits include "The Great
J-Boats" and "Mansions and the Yachts".
At Fort Adams State Park, Newport. 401-847-1018
Naval War College Museum
Exhibits on the history of naval warfare and the naval heritage of Narragansett Bay.
In Founders Hall, Coasters Harbor Island, Newport. 401-841-4052
Newport Art Museum
A changing program of art exhibitions focusing on the contemporary and historical art of
Newport and New England.
76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 401-848-8200
Norman Bird Sanctuary
Nature walk and natural history museum.
583 Third Beach Road, Middletown. 401-846-2577
Touro Synagogue
Oldest synagogue in the United States, dedicated in 1763. Historic Jewish cemetery dates
from 1677.
85 Touro Street, Newport. 401-847-4794
Trinity Church
Based on London churches planned by Sir Christopher Wren, this historical church dates
back to 1725-26.
On Queen Anne Square, Newport. 401-846-0660
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