The Breakers
Historical place museum · Newport ·
Gilded Age mansion showcasing opulence, architecture, and ocean views
Gilded Age mansion showcasing opulence, architecture, and ocean views
"One of Bellevue Avenue’s preserved Gilded Age estates, famous for its grandeur, this mansion belongs on the short list of houses you should make time to tour." - Vogue
"If I could only hit one mansion in Newport, I'd pick the Breakers—the Vanderbilt family's summer cottage—which is shockingly large and truly has to be seen to be believed." - Charlie Hobbs
"One of Newport’s Gilded Age mansions included among the Newport Mansions tours that are lavishly decorated for the holidays, offering a look at sumptuous trees, fine china, and period-appropriate seasonal decor." - Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt Katrina Brown Hunt is a San Diego-based freelance writer and editor, specializing in budget-friendly travel and family excursion topics. Her witty advice has appeared in CNN Travel, Travel + Leisure, Time magazine, and Southern Living. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A grand Gilded Age mansion recommended for touring to experience the opulence and historic architecture emblematic of the era's coastal estates." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and luxury aviation. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A quintessential Gilded Age mansion open for tours that showcases opulent architecture and landscaped grounds as part of Newport’s historic attractions." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines