Rough Point
Rough Point is a stone mansion in Newport that looks like an English country house by the sea. It was the home of Doris Duke, who filled it with art and even kept camels.
People love its dramatic cliffs, beautiful gardens, and famous story about pet camels. It has ocean views on three sides and feels like a storybook castle.
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History
Rough Point was built in 1889 and later owned by Doris Duke, a famous art collector. She kept two pet camels named Princess and Baby on the grounds.
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Scenery
The mansion sits on a rocky point with the ocean on three sides. Colorful gardens and wide lawns surround the grand stone house.
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Activities
Families tour the mansion to see the art and hear the camel stories. Outside you can walk the gardens and enjoy the sound of the waves.