Newport Attractions
Tennis Hall of Fame, Newport © Newport CCVB
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Tennis fans are inspired by Newport's Tennis Hall of Fame
Museum, but even those who do not follow the game will enjoy
visiting this historic sporting venue, which was a premier
gathering place of Newport society at the turn of the 20th century.
The building, built around a large interior piazza for lawn games,
is festooned with turrets and verandas and was commissioned by
wealthy publisher James Gordon Bennett as a private social and
sports club that became known as the Newport Casino. Professional
tennis tournaments are now hosted at the venue, and the courts are
open to the public for play by reservation. The Hall of Fame museum
presents an exciting chronology of the sport's history, from its
origins to today's superstars. The collection contains more than
7,000 objects, including historic tennis equipment, period clothing
and a tennis library.
Address: Bellevue Avenue;
Website: www.tennisfame.org;
Telephone: (401) 849 3990;
Opening time: Daily 9.30am to 5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day;
Admission: $10 (adults), $5 (children under 16)
