ASTRO Experiences · Newport, RI
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Chateau-sur-Mer is a National Historic Landmark built in 1852. This Italianate-style villa was once the most palatial residence in Newport. It epitomizes High Victorian architecture, furniture, wallpapers, ceramics, and stenciling. Its grand scale and lavish parties ushered in the Gilded Age of Newport.
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The National Museum of American Illustration is currently closed for renovations. Visitors can explore virtual exhibitions such as Gilded Age and Here Comes Summer, and browse the artist archive. The museum occupies Vernon Court, a mansion on Newport's historic Bellevue Avenue.
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The Newport Art Museum, founded in 1912, is one of the oldest continuously operating art museums of its kind in the country. Its collection of approximately 3,000 works emphasizes American art and contemporary pieces across paintings, sculptures, works on paper, decorative arts, textiles, and photography, spanning from the 18th century to the present.
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Rosecliff Mansion, built in 1902, is an elegant mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. It is known for its world-class exhibitions of art, design, and culture, which fill the second floor. The mansion features a heart-shaped staircase and the largest ballroom in Newport, recalling its Gilded Age past. Its cinematic beauty has made it a favorite film location, featured in over a dozen movies, including "The Great Gatsby" and "True Lies."
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Krunchy Kate is an in-home personal chef and small-event caterer based in Rhode Island, specializing in creating customized, wholesome meals for individuals and families, focusing on healthy, home-cooked food.
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Craft and Willow provides personalized private chef services, meal planning, and meal delivery within 100 miles of Newport, tailored to fit dietary restrictions and busy lifestyles.
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Newport Boat Adventures offers private boat charters in Newport, RI, for activities such as sunset cruises, full-day and half-day adventures, Block Island day trips, and fishing charters on a 33-foot Grady-White.
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Newport Marina is a private marina located on Lee’s Wharf in downtown Newport, RI. It features state-of-the-art floating docks with composite decking and various electric power options. The marina can accommodate vessels up to 140 feet for transient or seasonal stays. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, clean showers, laundry facilities, grilling areas, outdoor lounges, parking, and wireless internet.
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Amazing Grace Harbor Tours provides daily harbor tours and private charters, allowing guests to experience Newport's historic harbor, mansions, and Narragansett Bay from the water.
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Island Adventures offers rentals and guided tours for e-bikes, LSVs (Low-Speed Vehicles), kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) in Newport, RI. They also provide eFoil lessons and adventure bundles.
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Marble House is a National Historic Landmark in Newport, RI, built in 1892 by William Vanderbilt for his wife, Alva. This architectural landmark helped transform Newport into a resort of opulent Gilded Age mansions. Visitors can explore the Gilded Age through engaging audio tours, learning about figures such as Consuelo Vanderbilt. The mansion was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt.
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Explore one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial architecture in Newport and learn about the lives of the people who lived there, including wealthy merchants and the people of African descent whom they enslaved.
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The Artillery Company of Newport Military Museum was chartered in 1741 by King George II of Great Britain. It is the nation’s oldest continuously operating militia, serving as a ceremonial unit of the Rhode Island Militia. The museum maintains collections related to its history, which includes service in the French Indian Wars, the War of the Revolution, and the War of 1812. An upstairs meeting room is available for educational services and off-site meetings.
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The Audrain Auto Museum in Newport, RI, showcases classic and vintage cars. Visitors can explore various classic and vintage automobiles on display within the museum. The museum also hosts outdoor car shows featuring both classic and modern vehicles. A shop is available, offering clothing, accessories, and toy cars.
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The Breakers is a National Historic Landmark built in 1895. It is the grandest of Newport's summer cottages, symbolizing the Vanderbilt family's pre-eminence during the Gilded Age. This flagship of the Newport Mansions was constructed for Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt II by architect Richard Morris Hunt, using brick faced with Indiana limestone. The Preservation Society took ownership in 1972.
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The Sailing Museum and National Sailing Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, celebrates the passion for sailing and the sport's inclusivity. Visitors can participate in activities such as Portside Pilates on the waterfront deck, family movie nights, and Story Hour with hands-on activities. The museum also features a store with branded merchandise and locally-crafted items.
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The Newport Colony House, built between 1739 and 1741, is the fourth oldest statehouse still standing in the United States. Designed by Richard Munday, it housed Rhode Island’s Colonial government and later served as a courthouse. Today, it functions as a historic museum and exhibit space, offering tours, living history events, and educational programs. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.