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Soak in the beauty of the Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the Summer residences of many prominent people, Take a look at the Seventeenth century buildings and the marvelous mansions along Bellevue Avenue plus a visit to one of the mansions. 2018 Scheduled Tours Tour# 2:Majestic Mansion Tour:Soak in the beauty of the Ten Mile Ocean Drive. View 17th century buildings and marvelous mansions along Bellevue Avenue. Capture the lovely landscaped garden at Chateau-sur-Mer and if weather permits, take a brief walk at Fort Adams.Enjoy this fully narrated bus tour with details on residences of prominent people such as the Watts Sherman House, Kingscote, McCauley Hall and Belcourt Castle. Learn about:Architectural History 1640-1915: Richard Morris Hunt, Richard Munday, McKim, Mead WhiteColony House where the death of King George II was announcedWanton-Lyman-Hazard House: oldest house in NewportTouro Synagogue: oldest surviving synagogue in North AmericaRedwood Library: the first public library in AmericaNewport Naval AcademyHammersmith Farm built for John W. Auchincloss (1887): the unofficial Summer White House of John F. KennedyWell also catch a glimpse of Newport’s Famous Trees such as Beech Trees, Copper Beech, Weeping Beech and Turkey Oak trees, and hear legendary stories like how Mr. Gordon Bennet, New York Herald publisher, and Augustus Candy made an interesting wager that got them kicked out of The Reading CHOICE OF: Guests may choose to visit one of the following mansions:- Breakers, Marble House OR RosecliffAdditional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingRefunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise shipRefunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise shipDress code is smart casualOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyInclusionsDriver/guideLive commentary on boardProfessional guideHeadsets to hear the guide clearlyAdmission
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