Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Departure Point

• Start at 23 America’s Cup Ave, with Cardines baseball field on your left and the Visitor Center parking lot on your right. This is a suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses, so staff won’t have tour info. Audio starts automatically—check your email/text for setup.

Duration2 hours - 3 hoursLanguages Available

• Audio guide - Russian
• Audio guide - English
• Audio guide - Spanish

Points of Interest

Stop At: Newport Visitors Information Center21 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, Rhode IslandOur journey begins in downtown Newport, just by the Newport Visitor Center. As we set off into the heart of Newport, we'll dive into the past to learn about Newport's hey-day: the Gilded Age. This era of nouveau-riche American elites like the Vanderbilts and Astors has been marked by gorgeous mansions. We'll explore the architecture and architects behind these designs as drive. Note: The tour is over 11+ miles long, with more than 45+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: International Tennis Hall of Fame194 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandAt the International Tennis Hall of Fame intersection, we'll turn onto the famed Bellevue Avenue -- the most expensive avenue in America. We're about to see the most magnificent homes ever built in this country... facetiously known as "summer cottages". You can choose to pause here to check ou the Hall of Fame, which features tennis greats.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Audrain Auto Museum222 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840As we head down Bellevue, we'll soon pass the Audrain Auto Museum and won't be able to help by admire it! It boasts both beautiful architecture and a frequent rotation of stunning cars. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Edward King House35 King Street, Newport, RI 02840We'll take a quick detour off of Bellevue to get a closer look at the Edward King House, just one block away. This is our introduction to the mansions of Newport.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kingscote253 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840As we head back to Bellevue, we'll see our very first Newport Mansion: Kingscote. We'll learn all about this summer home and it's inhabitants over the years. You can even take a tour of the inside.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Elms367 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandBellevue House is next on our journey. This gorgeous mansion has a rich facade - and a long history to match! Since it's not open for tours, we won't try to pause here.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Ochre CourtAs we continue down Bellevue Avenue, we'll pass more eye-catching homes: Issac Bell House and Snug Harbor. We'll learn about the unique owners of both homes, and can choose to stop at Issac Bell House for an interior tour.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: McAuley Hall100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Finally, we'll see the Elms. This masterpiece was designed for the coal baron Edward Julius Berwind, and inspired by France's Château d'Asnières. Here we'll want to slow down as much as possible to hear about the Berwinds -- and maybe pull inside for a tour!Duration: Not AvailableStop At: The Breakers44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840When we spot Mr. Belmont's statue, we'll turn off Bellevue. We're now heading towards some of the largest and finest mansions in Newport -- and they're technically not even on this famously expensive avenue! As we drive, we'll learn a bit about Belmont -- whose fascinating story we'll pick back up when we see another grand house later on the tour.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Chateau-sur-Mer474 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode IslandAs we journey along, we'll pass Chepstow, a gorgeous Italianate house museum built in 1860. It's original inhabitant isn't usually discussed in Newport histories... but has a long connection to both early American settlers and to the nouveau-riche of the Gilded Age. We can stop here for a tour as well.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: National Museum of American Illustration492 Bellevue Ave, Newport, Rhode IslandOchre Court will immediately arrest our eyes! This châteauesque mansion cost of $4.5 million... in 1892. And it certainly shows! Now the centerpiece of the Salve Regina University, this mansion isn't open for tours... but that won't stop us from learning all about it's rich and fascinating history!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Rosecliff548 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Vikings-inspired Vinland is now Salve Regina's McAuley Hall. As we pass this beautiful red-stone mansion, we'll learn all about its inspiration and its unique owner.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty37 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Finally, we reach Newport's highlight: The Breakers. This Vanderbilt mansion is the biggest and the best of all of Newport's summer cottages -- and you can tell. We'll look past the towering wrought-iron gates, along the winding gravel drive, and up to the magestic and marvelous mansion's facade. We'll dive into the Vanderbilt backstory, the mansion's architectural wonders, and much more while here. This is another great opportunity to hop out for a tour.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Marble House596 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840As we head back towards Bellevue Avenue, we'll pause to check out the delicate beautfy of Chateau-sur-Mer. Not only is the first Gilded Age mansion in Newport, it also boasts one of the most beautiful, green, sprawling gardens. Both the house and the gardens are open for an optional tour.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Belcourt of Newport657 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Right on the corner of Bellevue, we'll pause once again for a glimpse of Vernon Court. This mansion holds a different type of treasure inside: the National Museum of American Illustrations. Norman Rockwell fans simply can't skip this hidden gem.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Bailey’s BeachCliff Walk, Newport, RI 02840We continue our journey along Newport's Bellevue avenue, passing the historic Frederick Law Olmstead Park and learning about this historic landscape architect -- and his Gilded Age gardens.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: OceanCliff Hotel65 Ridge Road, Newport, RI 02840Rosecliff is next on our path. This is arguably the most beautiful of the Newport Mansions, and it contains a rotating exhibition gallery on it's top floor. If you pause here for a tour, you'll also be treated to phenomenal ocean views.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hammersmith Farm225 Harrison Ave, Newport, Rhode IslandAs we continue, we'll pass the Astors' summer cottage: Beechwood. Mrs. Astor famously had a "300 List" - the definitive list of the 300 people she considered high society. Where did that number come from? Well, this ballroom actually! It fit 300 guests. We'll learn more about this list, the Astors, and the Gilded Age as we continue to drive down Newport's Bellevue Avenue.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Fort Adams State Park80 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center, Newport, Rhode IslandOur journey now takes us past Marble House, one of the most opulent and magnificent of Newport's Mansions. This Gilded Age marvel is another Vanderbilt home, and actually has one of the most interesting histories of all the mansions here. We'll learn all about Marble House and it's owners as we continue onwards -- or you can pause here for a tour.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Fort Adams State Park80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840We'll then pass three amazing homes in a row: Beaulieu House, Miramar, and Belcourt Castle. All three of these beautiful mansions were built in the 1800s and belonged to Gilded Age elites. Like the other Newport mansions, they were only ever intended to be used as summer homes, and left vacant for the rest of the year.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Spencer Park26 West Narragansett Avenue, Newport, RI 02840We're now at the end of Bellevue Avenue and can catch a glimpse of an English Manorial style home through the trees: that's Rough Point. Now a museum open for tours, we'll learn all about it's eccentric (and possibly dangerous) owner. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Newport Public Library300 Spring Street, Newport, RI 02840We'll exit beautiful Bellevue Avenue for another beautiful road: Ocean Drive. This part of the scenic drive is full of natural wonders.... and has a few more architectural ones thrown in too!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Bellevue AvenueBellevue Ave., Newport, Rhode IslandAs we meander along this scenic path, we'll enjoy the fresh ocean air and relative calm. As we drive, we'll dive into the history of seafaring, trading, and yachting in Newport -- much of which finds its roots in the Gilded Age. As we continue, we can choose to pause at some of the public beaches to stretch our legs.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Gooseberry Beach130 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Our journey continues past Brenton Point State Park, which boasts magnificent ocean views and sprawling green lawns. We'll try to spot the lighthouse as we continue forward.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Isaac Bell House70 Perry Street, Newport, RI 02840We'll continue past Castle Hill Inn and it's lighthouse, learning a bit more about Newport's history after the Gilded Age. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Ida Lewis RockNewport, RI 02840Next up, we'll pass OceanCliff and the Newport Country Club. We're now at the farthest point along the Ocean Drive.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Chepstow120 Narragansett Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Our journey brings us to Hammersmith Farm, the childhood home of Jackie Kennedy. Jackie and JFK would later return to summer here, enjoying the same scenery, views, and breeze that you feel today!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Frederick Law Olmsted ParkNewport, RI 02840We'll continue both our history lesson and journey into Fort Adams, as we explore this historic site and it's significance to Newport's independence.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Bonniecrest111 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840As we turn the corner on Ocean Drive, we'll gatch a glimpse of Beacon Rock through the trees. We'll learn a little about this mansion's history as we admire it's facade.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Brenton Point State Park157 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Our journey then brings us to BonnieCrest, home of the Worceshtershire Sauce family! We'll then push forward to Harbor Court, and finally get some more scenic ocean views.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Bellevue House14 Catherine Street, Newport, RI 02840Off the in the distance, we'll see Ida Lewis Rock. As we pass by, we'll learn all about Ida Lewis' heroic activities here.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Rough Point680 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840We'll continue past the historic Rochambeau Monument, celebrating the French commander's assistance in the fight against the British for American independence.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Castle Hill Inn590 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840Our journey then brings us to Newport's Irish District or 5th Ward. Here we'll explore the lives behind the scenes -- those of the workers that made the Gilded Age possible.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Rochambeau Statue and MonumentNewport, RI 02840Our tour through Newport finally ends at historic St. Mary's Church, almost a full circle to where we started out at the Newport Visitor Center!Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• Food and Drinks

Redemption Instructions1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW:• Download the App: actiontourguide.com/app• Find Your Password: Search your email or text messages for "Action Tour Guide"• Enter Password: Open the app and enter your 8-digit password• Download the Tour NOW while you have WiFi or cell service• Offline Ready: Once downloaded, the tour works without internet• Need Help? Visit: actiontourguide.com/redeem2. Download The Tour NOW:• Download NOW over WiFi or cellular data ahead of your trip.• Don't wait until travel day - your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR from purchase.• Your password redemption is limited to the number of travelers booked. Please enter the same password on each device.3. Audio Tour Tips:• This is a self-guided audio tour - no one will meet you at the starting point.• Entrance and attraction tickets are not included. Please book those separately.• Curious how it works? Watch a quick video here: actiontourguide.com/tutorial• For the best audio experience, connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX, or listen through your phone's speaker.• CarPlay and Android Auto aren't supported yet.• Valid for 12 months - listen to your tour on any day without changing your travel date or rebooking!4. Help & Support:• Visit our FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq• Chat online: actiontourguide.com• Call: 1-401-380-3997• Email: support@actiontourguide.com Note: This driving tour begins at the Discover Newport Visitor Center, which is located at 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. (Note that the center has NOT reopened since the pandemic.)Many of the museums including The Elms, The Breakers, Rosecliff, Marble House and Chateau-sur-Mer, require a valid ticket or membership to access the property, including the parking lots. For tickets. (https://www.newportmansions.org/)Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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