Newport Downtown Historic Audio App Self Guided Smart Phone Tour

The journey, in full

Our historic adventure starts at the White Horse Tavern, the oldest operating restaurant in the U.S. and is acknowledged as the 10th oldest in the world. You'll hear about its beginning, the times of pirates, and how it played a role in the Revolutionary War. First, get one thing straight. They were NOT called the Quakers. They were formally known as the Religious Society of Friends. And this is where they gathered, and helped to build Newport. Learn about Newport's story and Rhode Island's role in religious freedom, the house was built in 1699. The tour stops outside the old house and tells the tale of tax collectors and the revolution. We will walk down Broadway, with classic shops, and tell the tale of a few pubs. We will stop outside of the Old Colony House and hear the story it played in the revolution. Hear about the oldest Synagogue in Rhode Island, George Washington's visit, his letter, and the story of how the Jewish People came to Rhode Island. We will walk by the park see the statue of Oliver Hazard Perry and hear about the story of the hero of Lake Erie. You will walk down cobblestoned Thames Street, get a chance to shop at the famous shops, stop in local restaurants, and get the best pics. We will stop in the park and you'll see a church, from the park, hear its story in the revolution, and learn about the sites in the park. The tour ends at the Anchor at Bannister's Wharf, you'll hear about some of the best restaurants to eat at and the history of the wharf and anchor.