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Newport Mansions

Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-1000
Ranked #1 of 64 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 212 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: In Newport, RI, the leading architects of the 19th and early 20th centuries built magnificent mansions for the nation's social and financial elite....... more » Owner description: In Newport, RI, the leading architects of the 19th and early 20th centuries built magnificent mansions for the nation's social and financial elite. These "summer cottages" provided the backdrop for a society centered on sport, fashion and parties in settings of spectacular natural beauty. Ten of these properties have been preserved by The Preservation Society of Newport County and are open to the public. From the homes of a colonial merchant and leading China traders of the Victorian era, to the great Italian and French Renaissance palaces of the Gilded Age, these houses span over 250 years of American architectural and social history.Visit the Newport Mansions: The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Chepstow, Hunter House, and Green Animals Topiary Garden. « less
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cityorcountry
Boston, Massachusetts
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28 reviews
16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW
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This is a can't miss Newport experience. Get a combo ticket from the visitor's center for the best value. Everyone should see the Breakers, but you should also visit Marble House and RoughPoint. More

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BooDiggly
Massachusetts
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33 reviews
39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Year after year, the mansions never disappoint. Taking you back to the gilded age romanticized by Fitzgerald, these beautiful estates will take your breath away. More

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WorldTravellerMan
Washington DC, District of Columbia
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52 reviews
38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012 NEW
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As a native Rhode Islander who has returned to visit Newport every year since 1981, I would very strongly recommend that any visitor see at least three of the following extraordinary mansions when you visit the "City by the Sea": The Breakers, Chateau Sur Mer, The Elms, Marble House or Rough Point. Each mansion is unique, but all testify to... More

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justbeachy424
Middletown, New York
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32 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

On two different trips I have been to some of the mansions. It is definately an experience and I try to go to a different one each year. There is so much history in Newport with some of the most influential families of the past have lived there. It's like stepping back in time and imagining what it was like... More

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CindyNorthReading
north reading
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

We toured the 3 mansions at the holidays. They were beautifully done!! Everyone there was in the holiday mood and very helpful. All three has self guided tours which worked out well. All had easy, close parking. $28 for all three was well worth it. More

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candycorn1
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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9 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

The mansions of Newport are well worth the time and tour. Each mansion offers a self guided tour that you can do at your own pace.There are no photos allowed inside so you have to see it for yourself! Each mansion tells it's own story about the owners and family that resided within the walls. Everything is well preserved and... More

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middpanther
Boston, Massachusetts
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96 reviews
22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2012

The mansions are big, old and somewhat cool. However, I thought the best part of seeing them was the oceanfront views that many of them had. More

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Bobkido
Knoxville, Tennessee
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99 reviews
22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

I didn't think I would enjoy this to much after having been to the Biltmore House a few times, but this was really a great tour. We bought a package that allowed us to go to any 5 mansions. Really enjoyable. More

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Newporter2551
Newport, Rhode Island
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30 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

A great value for sure....allow ample time.....2 or 3 in one day are really plenty... Plenty of parking at each.....I would suggest one big one, such as the Elms....and a small one, such as Chateau Sur Mer...... More

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BCD123
BCD123
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33 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

You can see the outside of all the mansions from the cliff walk for free, the mansion tours are more in depth, but if you just want to look, take the cliff walk More

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