NEWPORT, RI
Avenue of the Mansions
Take a narrated tour of historic Newport. With the brilliant Atlantic Ocean on one side and some of the country’ s most impressive properties on the other, this celebrated trail is an unforgettable one. Drive along the spectacular Ocean View Drive and Bellevue Ave—“ Avenue of the Mansions.” The highlight of the tour is a stop at the Breakers, a seventy-room mansion and National Historic Landmark built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II in 1895. Enjoy a selfguided audio tour of the mansion or relax while walking through the gardens.
Guided Fort Adams Exploration
Enjoy an exploration of Fort Adams, a colonial First System fortification. View the“ Officer’ s Quarters,” and ascend to the scenic overlook for a breathtaking view of Newport Harbor. Learn about past and future plans for restoration of the Fort. The listening tunnels beneath the walls of the Fort are a marvel of architecture and engineering and represent 180 years of American military history and culture.
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