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The Elms

367 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-1000
Ranked #5 of 66 attractions in Newport
5.0 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Description: French-style mansion built for coal magnate Edward Berwind.
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ohio
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

This mansion was beautiful, like all others here...insanely beautiful! More

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new jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

I cannot believe they were going to team this beautiful place down. Beautiful. More

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Wantagh, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The Elms has fabulous decor, plus wonderful grounds. In addition, a servants tour is offered. More

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Malvern, PA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

They have a very thorough audio self guided tour. The house has undergone major restoration since we were last there, 10 years ago, and it looks beautiful today. More

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Westport, Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Amazing to imagine life at that time. I would never pass up this experience. The tours are very informitive. More

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Clifton, New Jersey
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

Another of the wonderful mansions. Research before you come! Use the audio tour. It is well done and full of history and first hand experiences. There are very beautiful gardens in the rear of the property. Don't miss them. More

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Cape May, NJ
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This one has great grounds so try to save it for a nice day when you can walk outside. More

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Long Island NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

They offer a tour of how the servants lived and worked, it was so informative and interesting to see how the servants lived and worked, another must do in Newport! Oh and the regular tour of the mansion is fab! More

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Garnet Valley, PA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

The behind the scenes servants' tour gives you a look at the other side of the mansion scene. You also get fantastic views of Newport harbor from the roof of the mansion. More

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west haven ct
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Self guided tour allows you to take your time and learn more about the things you find intereasting and skip the ones you don't; the standard tour is about 30-40 minutes and allows you a glimpse into the gilded age More

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