At the end of Bellevue Avenue at the junction between the ends of Ocean Drive and Cliff Walk is Rough Point, a house formerly owned by Doris Duke. While there are a lot of mansions available to tour in Newport, this one must be booked separately to visit. The advantage of this is that you get a small private tour through the house with a maximum of 12 people, unlike the other mansions which can get quite crowded.
There are also more limited hours for this and it is suggested to book a reservation in advance to ensure you have a spot. The tour gives a thorough history of the house, the artwork displayed in the house, as well as the history of the life of Doris Duke. This is a great tour that really helps you understand what life in Newport was like during Doris Duke's lifetime.
