The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US. It was built between 1893 and 1895 as a summer …
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Oct 31, 2024
This mansion is truly magnificent. Its construction is incredibly impressive, especially considering its age. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and took numerous stunning photos. The grounds are specta… Full review by GoingPlacesWandering
Oct 30, 2024
Living comfortably is an understatement for this mansion. This was a summer cottage (far from a cottage) for the Vanderbilt family and it was only used 6 weeks during the year in the summer months. … Full review by 922dlp
Oct 25, 2024
We visited The Breakers on a Thursday in October. I bought tickets online, which allowed us immediate access to the house (without the ticket line). We arrived just after 10 am and there were avail… Full review by hbhakh
Is it possible to NOT a pay a ticket? I am not interested in the inside tour. I am interested in just seeing each mansions property and outside, getting some photos and moving on. Its confusing online because the tickets seem for INSIDE tours? But is it free to just admire from the outside? Thanks
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You are missing a treat by not visiting the inside! If you take the time to research where the cost of admission goes, there isn’t a better value for the money spent. These wonderful …
You are missing a treat by not visiting the inside! If you take the time to research where the cost of admission goes, there isn’t a better value for the money spent. These wonderful mansions require a great deal of care and upkeep. It is remarkable for us to be granted a look back into the past for the price of one good glass of wine… Do yourself a favor…skip something else, but don’t miss going inside and outside to visit such a grand old piece of history!!
Hi. The website says that "House and grounds close 1 hour after last tour admission." It gives the hours of 10AM-5PM, but I don't know if that means that the last tour admission is 5. Are the house and grounds open until 6PM?
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I think so, but suggest you call or email the, to be sure
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