Hunter House

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Historic house in Newport's Easton's Point neighborhood, near the northern end of the Newport Historic District

General Information

Hours:
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary by season and historic tour availability.
Fees:
Free to view from outside; guided tours or admission to interior rooms may require tickets.
Pet Policy:
Pets are permitted outdoors only and are not allowed inside historic buildings.
Closest cities with hotels:
Newport, RI
Seasons:
Best spring through fall, with milder weather in late summer.
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How to Get There

From downtown Newport, RI, head east on Thames Street and turn right onto School Street. Continue onto Easton's Point, and follow Washington Street to Hunter House near the northeastern edge of the historic district.

Overview

Hunter House (1748), in the Easton's Point neighborhood, is a Georgian mansion with a balustraded gambrel roof, built for Deputy Governor Jonathan Nichols Jr. The Preservation Society saved it from demolition in 1945. It displays furniture by Newport cabinetmakers Townsend and Goddard, a Gilbert Stuart painting, a restored 18th-century garden, and fine carved woodwork.

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