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The Breakers
Best time to visit
Late morning on weekdays avoids the largest crowds and catches frequent guided talks. Late spring and early fall offer milder weather and fewer tourists than peak summer.
Budget tips
Admission is about $30 for adults with discounts for seniors and youth, audio tours often included; rare free days occur during special events, so check the Preservation Society website. Buy timed tickets online to save time, or get an all-mansion pass if visiting multiple Newport properties.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Families
Plan your visit
1-1.5 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Lavish public rooms showcase gilded mirrors, hand-carved marble mantels, and ceilings painted with allegorical scenes, spread across 70 rooms that once hosted high-society balls. Visitors often note how light from tall windows catches crystal chandeliers and makes the carved woodwork seem to glow, while guided tours point out original mechanical conveniences tucked behind the scenes.
Højdepunkter: Family lore says Cornelius Vanderbilt II insisted on an electric elevator so guests could skip servants' stairways, a detail that still surprises people seeing an Otis-style lift humming in such an ornate setting. Stand beneath the grand staircase and you can hear faint echoes of past parties, smell beeswax on polished floors, and spot tiny painted medallions in the ceiling that reward close-up looking, details most folks miss on a quick walk-through.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, tours include narrow staircases and polished marble floors.
- Arrive 15 minutes before your timed entry to pass security lines and join the first guided group.
- Photograph the grand central staircase and the formal dining room early in your visit for cleaner shots.
- Skip the top-floor servant quarters if short on time, focus on the Great Hall and ocean-facing rooms instead.
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Newport, United States
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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