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6 Top-Rated Newport Mansion Tours + Tips from a Local

15Sep

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6 Top-Rated Newport Mansion Tours + Tips from a Local

More than a century ago, America's wealthiest families commissioned their "summer cottages" to be built in the coastal enclave of Newport, Rhode Island, along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. The era's most renowned architects outdid one another in size and scale as well as opulence and grandeur. Today, Newport is synonymous with its exquisite Gilded Age mansions, and experiencing them in person is an absolute must.The majority of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport – but not all – are owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County, and many of the most popular are open to the public year-round. Get ready to explore the Bellevue Avenue Historic District as you tour Newport's best mansions.The Breakers(Courtesy of Andrea McHugh)Price: From $29 for adults; $10 for youths 6 t...

3Aug

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Photos: The Vanderbilt in Newport

1/16The Vanderbilt is a Georgian-style home-turned-hotel that was completed in 1909. It is located in downtown Newport.2/16We started our tour in the hotel's restaurant, where the building’s original hearth keeps guests cozy in the chillier months.3/16The cinematic Library’s cozy seating nooks set the tone for a relaxing conversation and classic cocktail.4/16The Vanderbilt completed a top-to-bottom renovation in 2022, leaving no detail overlooked, including the guest bathrooms.5/16The Snooker Room, named for the game that’s a British take on classic American pool, is a handsome space considered part of the hotel’s “social hub” approach.6/16Next, we visited the Conservatory, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and leads out to the peaceful garden terrace.7/16We felt that one of the mo...

2Aug

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Photos: Newport Harbor Island Resort

1/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Newport Harbor Island Resort’s decor embraces the city’s nautical roots and the island’s history.2/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleWe started our tour by visiting the resort’s state-of-the-art fitness center, which is accessible 24 hours a day with your room key.3/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe resort offers ample spaces to relax both inside and outside.4/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Lounge draws primarily an adult crowd, but families are welcome too. Guests can place their order here to dine out on the deck as well.5/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe Lounge has familiar favorites on the bar menu in addition to signature cocktails.6/11 Credit(Andrea McHugh)View as articleThe resort is on the northern ti...

1Aug

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The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport

1/9 Credit(Courtesy of The Chanler at Cliff Walk)The Chanler at Cliff Walk was built in 1873 as a summer home for congressman John Winthrop Chanler and his wife, Margaret Astor Ward. The Chanler is situated on Newport’s popular Cliff Walk.2/9The property feels less like a hotel and more like a private seaside retreat with beautifully appointed and comfortable spaces throughout.3/9On our tour, we got to visit The Café at The Chanler, which serves breakfast exclusively for hotel guests; lunch and dinner are open to the public.4/9The food served at The Chanler has a European influence while still featuring distinctively New England ingredients, like local oysters and fish.5/9We went to the terrace next, which is equipped with heaters, so the view can be enjoyed even when the weather starts t...