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The Breakers

5,223 Reviews

#1 of 82 things to do in Newport

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Closes in 19 min: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840-6906

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Newport Viking Trolley Tour with The Breakers and Marble House Admission

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The Breakers is the grandest of Newport's summer "cottages" and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family's social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt established the family fortune in steamships and...more

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Newport Viking Trolley Tour with The Breakers...

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Most Helpful Positive Review

SophiesMom66

Nashville, TN

148

Reviewed 15 October 2003

Well worth the $15.00

We just returned from a trip to Newport, RI & Mystic, Ct & had the most incredible experience! If you like art & architecture, especially historical properties, then Newport is the place to go. We only had time to tour 3 of the mansions, &...More

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joe6E

Arlington, VA

223

Reviewed 26 August 2006

Not worth the $$

Architecturally, the Breakers is a fascinating place. Unfortunately, the overpriced tour provides little of the context for which you would hope. We were taken through many of the 70 rooms, but the only information provided was the use of each room and a little about...More

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877judig

Quakertown, Pennsylvania

476

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

A Must See in Newport

The Breakers lies along the Cliff Walk. It is representative of the homes frequented by the very Wealthy during the early 1900s. Tours are available and the home is decorated in period furnishings. This is a must see if you’re in Newport.

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625aprilg

East Rutherford, New Jersey

153

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Splendid

This is a must see and do while in Newport. The Preservation Society has done a magnificent service to give us a glimpse into the high society lifestyles of those who summered in these mansions. Well done.

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Explorer48883952652

Reviewed yesterday

so impressive

I have been to the Breaksers several times since I was a child. Bringing my own child was a first for me, but the positive experience remains. Such a beautiful spot.

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HeatherM11

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

8634

Reviewed 2 days ago

Wow

The Breakers is a feat of architecture, engineering and expense -- all of it gorgeous and interesting and well worth seeing.

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theglittermemoirs

Malden, Massachusetts

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

2nd time, but better!

Had better company this time around! That already makes the Breakers visit better, but this time I also had the opportunity to see the Christmas decorations! They were so pretty! Check out my blog for the pics (theglittermemoirs.com)

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117julied

457

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Excellent Glimpse into the Gilded Age of Newport

Spent a lovely afternoon touring the Newport home of the Vanderbilts. What opulence! The Audioguide offers much history and interesting facts of the Vanderbilt family and Newport society back in early 1900s. The grounds offer magnificent views of the ocean. Although we visited in early...More

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Jessica M

Livingston, United States

1810

Reviewed 3 days ago

Stunning Mansion with Rich History

A must see if you're visiting Newport. I am not usually a fan of self-guided tours, but this one is hugely entertaining. It is a bit pricey between my husband and I we spent almost $50 to go to the Breakers. The parking is free...More

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Jekela

Salt Lake City, Utah

26947

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Downton Abbey in Americ

If you liked Downton Abbey, you will love this house. An incredible 160,000 sq ft of amazing space and a great audio tour to go along with it! Get a glimpse inside the Gilded Age through a 45 (or so) minute self guided, audio tour....More

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Noel V

New York

Reviewed 4 days ago

Neat hotel

Nice, clean and close to all. The rooms are roomy enough and the staff is very friendly. The location is well situated and easy to get to.

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devonroamer

Kingsteignton, United Kingdom

560357

Reviewed 6 days ago

A stunning building but how tawdry

The guide asked for one word to describe The Breakers, my first thought was obscene. The tacky opulent over the topness of it all was ghastly and amazing all at the same time. To think that this is how "the other half lived" and that...More

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R L

Planning on visting The Breakers on a Saturday with my two children. We'd like to take the family audio tour, and I am wondering how long I should plan to be at The Breakers to do the tour and visit the grounds. Thank you!

15 August 2018|

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On this tour you can go at your own pace. I would think with two children, an hour would be ample time. It really depends on you however because you do go at your own pace and not rushed at all.