Try the hop on hop off trolley tours. We have used them all over the country and make it easy to tour any metropolitan city.

Overnight parking is allowed, but it's $24 per day. Free exit is allowed between midnight and 7 am daily. That garage is free every day and night from Nov 1 to Apr 30.

I would park by the mansions for that tour as it does involve lots of walking --just doing the tour. You only have 1 day and have two big things planned....if you only want to see the Breakers then no problem but the other mansions are very beautiful and well worth seeing. If you want to walk then do the Cliff Walk which is free and park by the mansions which was free when we were there. If you do the Cliff Walk I found that going from the Breakers to the Walk and then turn right-that was the most enjoyable-the other end there was really nothing but the College. It is a lot to do in one day....the visitors center is really the place to buy tickets. Enjoy it is a beautiful place!

Yes they will both be open and it id a great time of year to visit. Wonderful weather. Enjoy!

That should be a much slower time of year to visit. If you join the preservation society you can get a pass to visit all the mansion for $75.00 for 2 people. One mansion can cost $26.00 so quite a bargain. Recommend you take the trolley tour to get a lay of the land. Also, Rough Point, Doris Duke's residence is beautiful with a lot of interesting stories about her. Our guide was great! If it isn't too cold, the boats tours might still be open. Also, a car museum in the middle of town. So much to see, will keep you busy for at least 4 full days. Enjoy!

Oh boy that's a tough one. If you have a vehicle, there are some nice vineyards about a 1/2 hour from Newport. There is also Prescott Farm, The Yacht Restoration School tour. The Museum of American Illustration and the Jane Pickens Theater (movies) I assume you have looked at the smaller older homes built pre-Revolutionary War. Some are open for tours.

If you join the Preservation Society you receive a pass good for all the Preservation mansions for one year. This costs $50 for an individual or $75 for a dual pass. If you plan to go to all the mansions or return more than once to do so, this is a good deal. Go to NewportMansions for more information.

Not sure if the Visitors Center has information in German, but i'm certain the mansions will have audio tours w/devices that can accommodate you.

I would take the trolly tour by itself and return to the mansions you want to see. There are all kinds of package choices, but get the grand overview first and then do the mansions. If you don't have a car, there are ways to get there.

Yes, the cruise ships have tenders that ferry you from the main ship to the dock very near the Visitors' Center. Also where they dock you can take the harbor shuttle that goes around the whole harbor. Not a sightseeing or tour boat, but very interesting. The captains seem to be locals and know lots of info on the mansions by the water or places to eat. There are several launches so they will be stopping by about.every 15 minutes. Only $10 and can hop on and hop off all day. But take the trolly from the visitors' center to the mansions. I believe the senior rate is $1 per trip.