The Breakers, Rhode Island, United States
4.5 (6.144 reviews) Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent Ranking #2 in Newport Speciality Museums
Newport Staple
A symbol of the Vanderbilt family's status in turn-of-the-century America, The Breakers is one of the most luxurious of Newport County's summer mansions. Exploring the ornate interiors typically takes about two hours, which you can do at your own pace with a downloadable audio guide. Don’t miss the stunning sea views from the colonnaded terrace. Afterward, stroll along the 3.5-mile Cliff Walk, which boasts spectacular views of the coastline. For more opulence, you can also tour the other lavish villas in the surrounding Bellevue Avenue district. – Tripadvisor
Address
44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840-6906
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Website
http://www.newportmansions.org/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 04, 2024, 9:16
User Ratings
4.5 based on (6.144 reviews)
Reviews
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5brmusicman 5:00 PM Aug 21, 2022
Gorgeous and well worth the time
We purchased our tickets online in advance and arrived shortly before the mansion opened, joining a short line of patrons waiting outside. I recommend purchasing your tickets in advance; the process was easy and it reduced the amount of time we spent waiting in-line. The home and gardens are lovely and well worth your time when visiting Newport! It’s a self-guided tour; if you wish, you can download an app and listen to commentary in each room you visit. There’s also some signage and staff/volunteers throughout to help you and answer questions. The interior of the home is gorgeous! It’s truly a gem of the Gilded Age, lovingly maintained. Rooms on the main floor are ornate and feature French and Italian interiors. On the second floor, the rooms have quieter decor but feature interesting artwork. As you tour, you learn more about the lives of the Vanderbilt family, for whom this served as a summer home. I do wish you got to see some of the servants’ quarters, but the tour does end in the kitchens, which were fascinating. The outdoor areas are lovely; you could bring a picnic, and this would be excellent! We had room to roam on the large lawn, with its stunning view of the waves breaking against the coast. The gardens themselves were not very ornate, but the views were spectacular and it was nice to stroll and enjoy the summer weather. Overall, a really lovely visit; put this on your ‘must do’ list when visiting Newport.
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5Cryptic_Tourist 5:00 PM Oct 24, 2022
Newport Staple
I heard so many great things about The Breakers for YEARS so I knew I had to add it to my tour of New England. It was so gorgeous and cool. My entire group loved it. Even the ones that were like "'meh" about going. We did the self-guided tour and even though it was crowded, I felt like it was a really great experience. Some helpful tips: parking is free to the right of the mansion. If you're going on a weekend, try to get there at open because it gets much more crowded. When you purchase a ticket, it is not for any specific time slot, you just go during open hours. There are bathrooms right when you enter to the left with a grab and go snack section.
