124 votes - Travel - First release: 2019-05-19T05:12:43Z
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Welcome to the narrated walking tour of the scenic Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island by Action Tour Guide! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide of Newport? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour. Newport’s Cliff Walk: Get ready for America’s Gilded Age to come alive! Stroll along this beautiful oceanside trail and marvel at the impossibly extravagant mansions which line the coast. Hear all about the lavish lifestyles of the Vanderbilts, the Astors, and the other famous families who built these so-called “summer cottages.” Ever wondered what it was like to be invited to one of Mrs. Astor’s ultra-exclusive balls? Wonder no longer! We’ll give you the inside scoop and place you right in the middle of America’s most decadent parties. Oh, and of course there’s plenty of drama to be found among these bickering business tycoons. Don’t just admire these mansions from afar--really get to know them! See all these historic sights along the picturesque Cliff Walk: ■ Welcome to the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI ■ Easton’s Beach ■ The Chanler ■ The Gilded Age ■ Forty Steps ■ The Overlook ■ Ochre Court ■ Vinland Estate (McAuley Hall) ■ The Breakers ■ Beneath the Breakers ■ Anglesea ■ Rosecliff ■ Beechwood ■ The 400 List ■ Marble House ■ Chinese Tea House ■ Rough Point ■ Doris and Her Pets ■ Land’s End ■ Edith Wharton ■ The Waves ■ Bailey’s Beach APP FEATURES: ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. ■ Award-winning platform The app developers received the famous “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use it for over a million tours/year. FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this Newport tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. NEW TOURS! ■ Newport Self-Drive: Explore scenic Newport, Rhode Island with a driving tour! Discover the tales behind iconic mansions along Bellevue Avenue, including the Breakers, Marble House, Elms, Rosecliff, Château-sur-Mer, Rough Point, and more, as you drive past. Then turn onto the beautiful Ocean Drive to enjoy the waterfront views, see modern mansions, and dive into Newport history. ■ Providence, Rhode Island: Discover all of Providence, RI with this driving tour! Explore the city’s beautiful architecture, historic foundations, and thriving downtown. NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.