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The Breakers

Maximalist Living

The Breakers mansion, Newport, Rhode Island

When it came to houses, the Vanderbilt family didn’t know the meaning of the words, “too much”. This Gilded Age mansion (19th century) puts the $$$$ in lavi$$$$h.

Breakers Interior

The 70-room Italian Renaissance-style "summer cottage" has dizzying wallpaper, stately columns, majestic stairways, gilded ceilings with allegorical scenes, enormous chandeliers, and ocean views.

Breakers Lawns

Take in the opulence and then stroll the manicured grounds.

Nearby, visit other grand properties such as The Elms, Marble House, or Rosecliff to see which of the mansions suits your tastes.

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44 Ochre Point Ave; Newport, RI 02840

Daily, 9:00am-5:00pm

Admission: Adults $32 Full & latest rates

Tickets are timed, so book in advance.

newportmansions.org/the-breakers/

History

Newport, RI

Day 2: Rhode Island

Providence & Newport

Text © Rachel Levine

Images by Photo Rachel Levine, User:Itub