Rough Point
Welcome to the Newport home of Doris Duke—heiress, philanthropist and art collector. Enjoy her magnificent oceanfront estate, still decorated as she left it, where you will see French furniture, European art, Chinese porcelains, and Turkish carpets 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 the special exhibition galleries.
Admire Doris Duke’s stylish sportswear in the 2011 exhibit Dressed to Play: The Sporty Style of Doris Duke. Learn about her athletic lifestyle which included surfing in Hawaii and swimming off the rocks at Rough Point. Examine her personal sports equipment – including a surf board, tennis racquet, golf clubs, scuba gear, bowling ball and more! The exhibit closes on November 5, 2011.
Schedule and Ticketing Information
Tour Schedule
Open for tours April – November. Tickets are $25 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for select tour times or at the door.
Rough Point is currently closed and will reopen on April 12 for the 2012 season.
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.
Gallery Hours
Self-guided tours of the exhibit galleries (no house tour) are offered for $5. Learn more about Dressed to Play: The Sporty Style of Doris Duke.
May-October, Saturdays
1:00-4:00 pm (last entrance at 3:30)
Tickets sold at the door.
