Overview
Are you looking for a discrete way to see Newport’s local secrets? Explore at your own pace with this affordable driving tour.
• Hear the rowdy Newport history of America’s famous and infamous on a mansion-packed drive from America’s Cup avenue past Fort Adams and the Cliff Walk houses of owners like Jay Leno
• Hear from producer Erin Egresitz, a professional tour guide with ten years of experience and, the owner of Rhody Rambles
• Take 45 minutes or linger along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point. When you, and your car, are in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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What's included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End point
Bellevue Plaza Shopping Mall parking lot
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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America's Cup Avenue
This self-guided audio tour takes you down America's Cup Avenue, you'll hear about the area's lively shipping history.
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Whitehorne House Museum
The tour passes by the Whitehorne House Museum. You'll hear about the museum while you drive.
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King Park Beach
While driving past King Park, you'll hear about the monument to General Rochambeau.
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Hammersmith Farm
You'll go through the Fort Adams entrance and see the venue for JFK's wedding reception.
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Fort Adams State Park
While passing Fort Adams, Newport's best festival venue, you'll hear about Eisenhower's summer residency house when he was president.
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Brenton Point State Park
The tour takes you past Brenton Point State Park. You'll hear about the park while you drive.
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Portugese Discovery Monument
While passing the Monument to Portuguese Discover, you'll hear about it's design and the history of the land it stands upon.
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Rough Point
The tour passes by Rough Point, you'll hear about the magnificent mansion while you drive.
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Belcourt of Newport
The tour passes by Belcourt of Newport. You'll hear about the mansion while you drive.
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Marble House
The tour passes by the historic Marble House. You'll hear about the home while you drive.
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Rosecliff
The tour pass by Rosecliff, another of Newport's glorious mansions.
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The Breakers
Drive past or stop by as I tell you about Newport's largest house, with a square-footage that has to be measured in acres rather than feet.
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Ochre Court
The tour passes by Ochre Court. You'll hear about the court while you drive.
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The Preservation Society of Newport County
While passing by, you'll hear about the house that is the headquarters for the Newport Preservation society, which operates ten homes for public visitation.
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The Elms
The tour pass by The Elms. You'll hear about The Elms while you drive.
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Kingscote
The tour passes by Kingscote. You'll hear about it while you drive.
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Newport Historic District
Most of the tour takes place in Ocean Drive Historic Distric. You'll hear about the gorgeous architecture that populates the area.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/New York).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour
Can I cancel Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 45 min–1 hour 15 min.
What's included?
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Which places does it visit?
It visits America's Cup Avenue, Whitehorne House Museum, King Park Beach, Hammersmith Farm, Fort Adams State Park, Brenton Point State Park, Portugese Discovery Monument, Rough Point.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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