Step into the opulence and elegance of Newport Mansions. Discover the rich history and architectural marvels of these iconic landmarks. Plan your visit today and experience the grandeur for yourself.
Marble House signaled Newport's transformation into a summer resort of opulent Gilded Age stone palaces. Built with 500,000 cubic feet of marble in an array of colors, it was used by Alva Vanderbilt Belmont as the site of women’s suffrage rallies.
Two family-friendly Newport mansion tours when you visit Newport Rhode Island. The Doris Duke mansion in Newport Rough Point Mansion and The Breakers Vanderbilt home both show off their owners’ style and taste. Both the Doris Duke mansion tour and the Breakers tour have fascinating tidbits that will fascinate the kids.
Any travel guide of Newport, Rhode Island should include the Newport Mansion Tour. (Some people even go every year during their recurring vacation.) I thought it would be helpful to recap our experience and why we chose the package we did, and then give an overview of each of the mansions. Guided vs Self-Guided Tours James...
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