Rough Point
Welcome to the Newport home of Doris Duke—collector, philanthropist and animal lover. Enjoy her magnificent oceanfront estate, still decorated as she left it, where you will see European art, Chinese porcelains, and Flemish tapestries collected from exotic locations around the world. Located on Newport’s exclusive Bellevue Avenue, Rough Point provides a sweeping ocean view and expansive grounds designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted.
Tour this Newport estate as a welcome guest, and experience life as a 20th-century heiress. All tours are led by a knowledgeable guide. Small, intimate groups of 12–14 guests allow for a relaxed and personal experience. Lasting approximately one hour, the tour visits the entire first floor of the house, then continues upstairs with a visit to Doris Duke’s bedroom and to special exhibition galleries featuring Zoo in the House: Animals in the Doris Duke Art Collection.
Schedule and Ticketing Information
Tour Schedule
- May 10–November 8
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 9:45 am–3:45 pm (last tour)
Ticket Information
- Adults: $25
- Children under 12: free
- Buy tickets online or at the door on a space-available basis.
- Visitors to Rough Point receive $5 off admission to Whitehorne House when you purchase tickets online. Or show your ticket at the door to receive the discount.
Property Information
680 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI
ph (401) 847-8344
View a map, or for complete directions visit the Directions page.
Parking is available at the property. The estate is fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible.
