Newport, RI
Newport, RI
Avenue of the Mansions
Travel back in time to the epicenter of 19th century opulence as a knowledgeable guide takes you down one of the most architecturally impressive avenues in the world. Learn about the owners of the homes and their monetary successes as you travel along the spectacular Ocean View Drive and Bellevue Avenue, before concluding at the“ grand dame” of them all, The Breakers Mansion. A portrayal of the social and financial prominence of the Vanderbilt family at the turn of the century, the architecture of this seventy-room Italian renaissance-style palazzo is remarkable. Take a leisurely audio tour of the home and learn about the Vanderbilt family and their inspiration behind building this impressive summer“ cottage.” At the conclusion of the tour, you will have time to explore the bustling Newport waterfront at your own pace.
Guided Tour of Fort Adams
The intimate size of our vessel allows us to dock right at Fort Adams, the well-known fort used to protect the harbor, and puts us just a short ride away from Newport’ s bustling riverfront. Our onboard lecturer will walk you over to the fort and answer any questions you may have before handing you off to a knowledgeable Park Ranger who will delve deeper into the history of the fort and the military and naval strategies implemented there.
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