Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District, Newport

Name: Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District
Address: Newport, United States

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Facts and practical information

The Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District is a historic district in Newport, Rhode Island. The district includes a significant subset of the Bellevue Avenue Historic District, a National Historic Landmark District, including all of the major Gilded Age mansions on the waterfront facing Easton Bay between Memorial Boulevard and Marine Avenue. The district is home to famous mansions such as the William Watts Sherman House and The Breakers, one of the largest houses in the area built by the Vanderbilt Family. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Coordinates: 41°28'29"N, 71°17'54"W

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Bellevue Avenue and EstatesNewport United States

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Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1790 ftS
Opulent, late-1800s Vanderbilt mansion
The Breakers, Newport
9 min walk • Nestled along the picturesque cliffs of Newport, Rhode Island, The Breakers stands as a testament to the opulence of the Gilded Age. This palatial mansion, completed in 1895, was the summer home of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family.
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Elms, Newport
15 min walk • The Elms is a grandiose mansion nestled in the picturesque city of Newport, Rhode Island. This palatial summer residence, completed in 1901, stands as a testament to the opulence and luxury that characterized America's Gilded Age.
0.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
International Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport
19 min walk • The International Tennis Hall of Fame is located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It honors both players and other contributors to the sport of tennis.
0.8 miNW
Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
Newport Casino, Newport
20 min walk • The Newport Casino is an athletic complex and recreation center located at 180-200 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island in the Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District.
0.7 miSW
Ornate house museum built in 1898–1902
Rosecliff, Newport
19 min walk • Rosecliff is a Gilded Age mansion of Newport, Rhode Island, now open to the public as a historic house museum. The house has also been known as the Hermann Oelrichs House or the J. Edgar Monroe House.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Chateau-sur-Mer, Newport
12 min walk • Chateau-sur-Mer is one of the first grand Bellevue Avenue mansions of the Gilded Age in Newport, Rhode Island. Located at 424 Bellevue Avenue, it is now owned by the Preservation Society of Newport County and is open to the public as a museum.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Kingscote Mansion, Newport
19 min walk • Kingscote is a Gothic Revival mansion and house museum at Bowery Street and Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, designed by Richard Upjohn and built in 1839.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Beechwood, Newport
22 min walk • Beechwood is a Gilded Age mansion and estate located at 580 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island best known for having been owned by the Astor family.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Isaac Bell House, Newport
17 min walk • The Isaac Bell House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 70 Perry Street in Newport, Rhode Island. Also known as Edna Villa, it is one of the outstanding examples of Shingle Style architecture in the United States.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Newport Art Museum, Newport
23 min walk • The Newport Art Museum, founded in 1912 as the Art Association of Newport, is located at 76 Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. The museum operates a gallery in the John N. A. Griswold House, a National Historic Landmark that is one of the first American Stick Style buildings.
0.7 miNW
Neighbourhood
Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District, Newport
19 min walk • The Bellevue Avenue/Casino Historic District encompasses a one-block section of Bellevue Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Salve Regina University, Newport (2 min walk), Ochre Court, Newport (7 min walk), The Breakers, Newport (9 min walk), Chepstow Mansion, Newport (9 min walk).

How to get to Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ochre Point–Cliffs Historic District:

Bus

Newport Gateway Center Stop C • Lines: 60 (39 min walk)
Newport Gateway Center Stop D • Lines: 14 (40 min walk)