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International Tennis Hall of Fame

194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · Newport, RI

Why you should go…

Housed in a historic Bellevue Avenue building, the Hall of Fame honors 272 inductees from 28 countries with artifacts, photographs, and video from tennis history. Interactive highlights include an augmented reality sculpture and a virtual reality experience recreating Arthur Ashe's landmark 1968 championship run.

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  • #newport
  • #interactive exhibits
  • #sports history

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General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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