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Welcome to the GPS-enabled, narrated, offline driving tour of scenic Newport, RI! On this Scenic Driving Tour of Newport, RI, we’ll see the architectural wonders of America’s Gilded Age as well as the natural beauty of the Atlantic coast. We’ll drive by world-renowned mansions like The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House. We’ll see historic landmarks like Fort Adams and the Kennedy’s Hammersmith Farm. We’ll even discover Newport’s hidden gems like original Norman Rockwell's at the National Museum of American Illustration. This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour. Scenic Newport Self Drive Tour: Explore scenic Newport, Rhode Island with a single tour, from the comfort of your own car or bike! The tour begins in downtown Newport, near the Visitor Center. As you drive along the suggested route, discover the tales behind iconic mansions along Bellevue Avenue, including the Breakers, Marble House, Elms, Rosecliff, Château-sur-Mer, Rough Point, and more. Then turn onto the beautiful Ocean Drive to enjoy the waterfront views, see modern mansions of celebrities like Jay Leno, and dive into Newport history with historical sites such as Fort Adams and Hammersmith Farm. This comprehensive tour of Newport includes: ■ Welcome to Newport ■ Int’l Tennis Hall of Fame ■ Audrain Auto Museum ■ Edward King House ■ Kingscote ■ Bellevue House ■ Isaac Bell House ■ Snug Harbor ■ The Elms ■ Belmont Statue ■ Chepstow ■ Ochre Court ■ Vinland Estate ■ The Breakers ■ Château-sur-Mer ■ National Museum of American Illustration ■ Frederick Law Olmsted ■ Rosecliff ■ Beechwood ■ Marble House ■ Beaulieu House ■ Miramar ■ Belcourt Castle ■ Rough Point ■ Ocean Drive ■ Gooseberry Beach ■ Seafair & Green Bridge Area ■ Brenton Point State Park ■ Castle Hill Inn & Lighthouse ■ OceanCliff & Newport Country Club ■ Hammersmith Farm ■ Fort Adams ■ Beacon Rock ■ Bonniecrest ■ Harbor Court ■ Ida Lewis Rock ■ Rochambeau Monument 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 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’s Cliff Walk: Explore Newport’s Cliff Walk fully! Learn about Newport’s most famous mansions, once home to historic American families such as the Vanderbilts and Astors on this 3.5-mile walking trail. Enjoy the crashing waves to one side and glittering, Gilded Age mansions to the other as you walk. ■ Providence, Rhode Island: 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.