Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour. • Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno • Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles • Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Departure Point
- Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot
Duration
45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Hammersmith Farm
225 Harrison Ave, Newport, Rhode Island
This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the area's lively shipping history.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Fort Adams State Park
80 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center, Newport, Rhode Island
The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Brenton Point State Park
Ocean Drive, Newport, Rhode Island
While driving past King Park, you'll hear about the monument to General Rochambeau.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Belcourt of Newport
657 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
You'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and see the venue for JFK's wedding reception.
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Stop At: Marble House
596 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
While passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue, you'll hear about Eisenhower's summer residency house when he was president.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rosecliff
548 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
The tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park. You'll hear about the park while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Breakers
44 Ochre Point Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
While passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll hear about it's design and the history of the land it stands upon.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Ochre Court
The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear about the magnificent mansion while you drive.
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Stop At: The Elms
367 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
The tour passes by Belcourt of Newport. You'll hear about the mansion while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Kingscote
253 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
The tour passes by the historic Marble House. You'll hear about the home while you drive.
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Stop At: Portugese Discovery Monument
Ocean Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
The tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Ave., Newport, Rhode Island
Drive past or stop by as I tell you about Newport's largest house, with a square-footage that has to be measured in acres rather than feet.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: King Park Beach
Wellington Ave., Newport, Rhode Island
The tour passes by Ochre Court. You'll hear about the court while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Newport Historic District
43 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
While passing by, you'll hear about the house that is the headquarters for the Newport Preservation society, which operates ten homes for public visitation.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: America's Cup Avenue
America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
The tour pass by The Elms. You'll hear about The Elms while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rough Point
Newport, RI 02840
The tour passes by Kingscote. You'll hear about it while you drive.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Whitehorne House Museum
416 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric. You'll hear about the gorgeous architecture that populates the area.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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