Kick-off your self-guided tour of Newport and explore what this charming seaside town has to offer at your own pace. As you drive down Bellevue Avenue, known as the "most beautiful avenue in the world", check out and learn interesting facts about the gorgeous Gilded Age Mansions along the way - including The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff, Château-Sur-Mer, and more. Continue along Ocean Drive where you can get featuring breathtaking vistas. Learn about Newport's historic past, and iconic American millionaires like the Vanderbilts and Astors. Finally, park up and stroll along the famous Cliff Walk which features the raw, untamed, crashing waves of the Atlantic to one side and lavish Gilded Age mansions to the other. This juxtaposition creates one of the most beautiful scenic walks in the world.
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Discover the history and scenic views of Newport with this self-guided tour. Learn about the mansions, Newport's historic past, and iconic American millionaires. Stroll along the iconic Cliff Walk, winding past famous Gilded Age mansions
Please start your tour at the Discover Newport center on 23 America's Cup Ave.