Newport, Rhode Island
Once known as the home of the east coasts riches cities, the site of Rhode Island's first school and newspaper, Americas earliest Quaker and Jewish neighborhoods and the city where John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline were married in 1953. Newport, Rhode Island is a city of history and culture. Today, it's famous for its boating, yachting and the many ship builders who ply their craft. When you visit, you can't help but notice the splendid mansions that line the cliff walk.
Things to Do in Newport
Newport Architecture
Brick Market - The site of the Newport Historical Society, plus an assortment of stores and restaurants; the 1792 Structure was built by Touro Synagogue architect Peter Harrison. 
Friends Meeting House - Home to the Society of Friends from 1699 to 1905; the historic building can be toured Thursdays through Saturdays from mid-June to August.
Astor's Beechwood - Built by Richard M. Hunt in 1891, the 62 room house was the residence of Hazard Perry and Alva Vanderbilt Belmont. Today it boasts Newport’s largest collections of art and antiques.
Breakers - This 1895 home is Newport’s largest home (70 rooms) was designed Richard M Hunt for Mr. and Mrs.
Cornelius Vanderbilt. The children's playhouse has
a scale kitchen, fireplace and play room.
The Edward King House - This 1895 mansion is considered one of America’s most elaborate Italianate homes. Today it is used as a center for senior citizens.
Other historic homes in Newport open for touring are Chateau-sur-Mer, Elms Hunter House, Kingscote, Marble House, Rosecliff, the Samuel Whitehorne House, the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and the Whitehall museum House.
Newport Art & History
 International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum - This is the world’s largest display of tennis exhibits. You will find interactive displays and exhibits with tennis equipment, clothing, trophies and other memorabilia from the world of tennis.
Newport Art Museum - From historical art to contemporary artwork, this museum offers a variety of rotating exhibits.
Old Stone Mill - Although its origin is unknown this unique structure is worth visiting.
Redwood Library and Athenaeum - Believed to be America's oldest continually used library. There are historic portraits and original book collections.
Touro Synagogue National Historic Park - Built by America's first architect, Peter Harrison, and the first synagogue in the US, the Touro has the oldest Torah in North America. The Touro also has a letter from George Washington on display.
Trinity Church - Built in 1898, the church has Tiffany windows and has been in continuous use since its opening.
Photo Credits: Newport Sunsets by Kables;Newport Home by Šarunas Burdulis; Newport Church Picture by Lara M. |
