Chepstow Mansion, Newport

Name: Chepstow Mansion
Address: Narragansett Ave, Newport, 02840-6954, United States
Telephone: +1 401-847-1000

#49 among attractions in Newport

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Chepstow is an Italianate house museum located at 120 Narragansett Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, built in 1860. It originally served as a summer "cottage", but the Preservation Society of Newport County now owns the property. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Ochre Point-Cliffs Historic District in 1975 and within the Historic District of the City of Newport. ()

Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 41°28'34"N, 71°18'18"W

Address

Narragansett AveBellevue Avenue and EstatesNewport 02840-6954 United States

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+1 401-847-1000

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Day trips

Chepstow Mansion – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Breakers, The Elms, International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport Casino.

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Neighbourhood
Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District, Newport
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St. Mary's Church, Newport
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chepstow Mansion?

Nearby attractions include Preservation Society of Newport County, Newport (4 min walk), Ochre Court, Newport (6 min walk), The Elms, Newport (7 min walk), Charles H. Baldwin House, Newport (7 min walk).

How to get to Chepstow Mansion by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chepstow Mansion:

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Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (32 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (33 min walk)