32 Things to Do in Newport, Rhode Island: Land of Gilded Age Architecture and No-Frills Lobster Shacks | Vogue

"Perched where Ocean Avenue meets the bay, this 1875 seaside retreat—commissioned by marine biologist and naturalist Alexander Agassiz—later gained a lighthouse in 1890 and even served as an impromptu base for naval officers during the Second World War. Today it’s a family-owned Relais & Châteaux “castle” on a private 40-acre peninsula, with sweeping lawn, water views in every direction, and walking trails to craggy rock shorelines perfectly positioned for sunset." - Vogue