Chepstow is a black-shuttered Newport mansion designed after an Italian villa. You will find the 19th century collections of art, paintings, furnishings and documents of the Newport Morris family, indicative of Newport mansion owners and the wealth of the times. A spiral self-supported staircase, tiled floors and white stucco brings you back to days of leisure living in informal elegance of a Newport cottage. The Newport Preservation Society conducts tours of Chepstow with advance reservations.

You cannot find a better example of The Gilded Age than the Marble House on Bellevue Avenue in Newport. It was built as a summer cottage between 1888 and 1892 for Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt. This stone palace set the tone for social and architectural change in the former wooden house summer colony of Newport. Designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt, Marble House was an inspiration from the Trianon at Versailles. The cost of the house at that time was said to be $11 million.

Easton's Beach is locally known in Newport as "First Beach" and is a favorite spot for tourists, events and tournaments of all kinds throughout the summer season. The beach is long and narrow, providing a great place to stroll across the town line into neighboring Middletown. The boardwalk has parking, public bathhouses, concessions stands and even a carousel. The beach is known to have red kelp warnings that often prevent swimming and make walking and wading difficult.

Managed and maintained by the Preservation Society of Newport County, the Hunter House is an ancient house built around 1748. The magnificent structure was preserved owing to the efforts and endeavors of citizens who formed a group to protect the collections of the house from being sold or auctioned off. The lavish decor, complete with paneling, cozy fireplaces, Delft tiles and period furniture leaves the visitors awe struck. Declared as a National Historic Landmark, Hunter House also has a splendid eighteenth century garden that further enhances its beauty. For further information on admission prices, visiting hours and guided tours on offer, check website.

A quaint cottage cum house museum, this Gothic Revival structure is set amidst lush green lands. A tour of the house will take you through a journey of the pre-civil war American household and it is sure to leave you spellbound and mesmerized. A verdant garden surrounds the red and white structure. The mansion is now the starting point of many a garden tours arranged by Secret Garden Tours. Call the the Preservation Society of Newport County, that manages the property, for more details.

This popular Newport venue has hosted a variety of concerts over the years. A hot-spot for both classical and contemporary musical performances, Wakehurst Tent is known by all music-lovers in the city!

This unique farm and zoo is a great outdoor family activity. The farm's owner, who raises these caterpillars for commercial use, has built a large greenhouse and offers visitors a chance to roam the grounds and learn about the beautiful species. The zoo opens in the summer and closes after Labor Day. On a warm, sunny day the zoo is filled with a variety flying shapes and colors, but be advised, the farm is closed on rainy days when butterflies tend to disappear into the lush vegetation.

The area of Tiverton Four Corners was placed on the National Historic Register in 1974. It is a rural village that dates from the 17th Century, and is a center for antiques, fine art, gourmet food, distinctive crafts, gifts and clothing. Pastoral landscapes and old-fashioned stone walls create a backdrop for shops and historic buildings, such as the 1865 Union Public Library, still serving the public. Four Corners is 1.5 miles from the beach and an hour drive from Newport, Providence, Boston, Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts.

The annual International Polo Series is held six miles (ten kilometers) north of downtown Newport on Route 138 in Portsmouth on the 100-acre (40-hectare) historic Glen Farm, which was once part of an original 800-acre (325-hectare) manorial farm. The farm borders the Vanderbilt family's historic Oakland Farm.

Even those who are not avid gardeners will enjoy this sprawling estate, located just a few miles from downtown Newport. Generations of gardeners have created topiary trees and hedges in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including the legendary animals. The garden is the oldest of its kind in North America and was once owned by a wealthy textile merchant. The stately Victorian home also has orchards and vegetable and herb gardens, in addition to the whimsical and elegant topiaries. Self-guided and garden maps are available (tours take approximately 90 minutes).