Departure Point

• The Museum of Newport History and Shop is located inside the historic Brick market building, at the foot of Washington Square. Adjacent to Long Wharf Mall at 127 Thames Street. Go to the foot of Washington Square, the Brick Market is the brick building with arches.

Return Details

• This tour ends at Touro Park, at 5 Touro Park Street W. To find your way back to the museum, take a left onto Bellevue Avenue, and walk to the light. Continue straight on Touro Street and walk down the hill. The museum is directly at the bottom of the street.

Duration
1 hour - 1 hour and 20 minutes

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Museum Of Newport History And Shop
127 Thames St, , Newport, Rhode Island
Guests will check in at the Museum of Newport History. Admission to the museum is included as part of the tour, as is 10% off anything in the shop. IMPORTANT: The museum space on the second floor is not on the walking tour. It is recommended guests arrive early or come back after the tour to view the museum.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 29 Touro St
29 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Guests will learn about the Buliod-Perry house, the Perry family, and the history of the building and surrounding area.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 85 Touro St
85 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Guests will learn about the Levi Gale house, a perfect example of architecture in the era, and how houses were moved in early Newport.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 100 Touro St
100 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Guests will learn about the early Irish immigrants in Newport who built Fort Adams, established Rhode Island's first Catholic church, and created a cemetery with enduring historical significance.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 12 Mt Vernon St
12 Mount Vernon Street, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about New York tailor-turned-real estate developer Alfred Smith, whose visionary land development transformed Newport from a hotel-based tourism culture to one of private summer residences, paving the way for the Gilded Age and skyrocketing land values.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 7 Mt Vernon St
7 Mount Vernon Street, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about the Queen Anne style of architecture popular from 1875-1910, exemplified by this house designed by local architect John Dixon Johnston, and how it represents the upward mobility of Irish families like the Rooneys in Newport.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 119 Touro St
119 Touro Street, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about Newport's oldest active fire station, highlighting the city's growth from a small town to a city requiring expanded municipal services funded by wealthy tourists, whose preferences often influenced city decisions.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Touro Jewish Cemetery
Touro St. & Kay St., Newport, Rhode Island
Guests will stop at the Jewish Cemetery, and learn about the history of the Jews in Newport, from the 17th century to the 19th century.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hotel Viking
1 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about the era of great hotels in Newport before the construction of Bellevue Avenue's "cottages," highlighted by the lavish Ocean House, which epitomized luxury and elegance, and attracted a privileged clientele, including notable artists and writers.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 20 Bellevue Ave
20 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about Dudley Newton, a prominent 19th-century Newport architect who designed over 100 buildings and was known for his daring architectural experimentation, including the invention of the "Newton Roof," as well as his contributions to the city's distinctive architectural landscape.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 29 Bellevue Ave
29 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Visitors will learn about the transformation of a small Federal-style hotel into an exclusive men's club by architect George Champlin Mason Sr., his significant contributions to Newport's architecture and cultural scene, and the club's historical anecdotes, including its role in the founding of the Newport Casino.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
Guests will stop outside the Newport Art Museum's main building, the Griswold House, and learn about the first Newport commission of acclaimed Gilded Age architect Richard Morris Hunt.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Redwood Library & Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Ave, , Newport, Rhode Island
Guests will stop outside the Redwood Library and learn about the intellectual culture of the Golden Age of Newport's history that was reinvigorated in the mid-19th century.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Touro Park
Mill St & Bellevue Ave., , Newport, Rhode Island
Guests will end their tour at Touro Park, and learn about the Old Stone Mill; Matthew C. Perry; and the Atlantic House Hotel, home to the U.S. Naval Academy during the American Civil War.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Walking and standing for long periods of time. Not recommended for travelers with mobility/walking issues.

Inclusions

• Museum Admission
• 10% Discount on NHS Museum Shop Purchases

Exclusions

• Admission to Newport Art Museum ($15 per adult, $10 per senior, free for youth 17 and under)

Redemption Instructions
Check in inside the Museum of Newport History and Shop at 127 Thames Street. Once inside, check in and show your tickets at the counter.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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