[2025 Newport Attraction] Travel Guide for The Breakers (Updated Feb)

The Breakers is located in Newport, Rhode Island, on the east coast of the United States. Here is some detailed information about The Breakers: 1. Historical background: - The Breakers was built as a summer retreat for the family of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt. The Vanderbilt family made their fortune in steamship shipping and later entered the railroad industry, becoming famous railroad tycoons in the 19th century. - His grandson, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, became chairman and president of the New York Central Railroad System in 1885 and purchased a wooden house in Newport that same year. In 1892, the wooden house was destroyed by fire, so in 1893, Cornelius Vanderbilt II commissioned architect Richard Morris Hunt to design and build the current Breakers, which was completed in the summer of 1895. 2. Architectural features: - Style: The villa features a lavish Italian Renaissance style, inspired by 16th-century palaces in Genoa and Turin. - Scale: The Breakers has 70 rooms, a total area of 12,848 square meters (about 19.3 acres), and five floors, making it a wonder of its time. - Decoration: Austrian-American sculptor Karl Bitter designed the interior sculptures, and Boston architect Ogden Codman decorated the family's rooms. The interior features gold ceilings, numerous fireplaces, various crystal chandeliers, and exquisite murals, all of which are extremely luxurious. 3. Surrounding environment: - The Breakers is backed by the sea, and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks on the shore is constant, hence the name. The garden lawn behind the villa is beautiful, with delicate lawns and neatly trimmed flowers and trees. 4. Current status: Vanderbilt's youngest daughter inherited the villa after her mother's death in 1934. She was enthusiastic about public welfare and opened The Breakers in 1948 to raise funds for Newport County. In 1972, the county purchased The Breakers from her heirs, and it is now a National Historic Landmark operated and managed by the Preservation Society of Newport County. The Breakers is open for most of the year, but may be closed on certain US holidays (such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year, and Independence Day). Adult tickets are generally $19.50, and children's tickets are $5.50. Visitors can choose to explore the historic building on their own, with a guide, or through a virtual tour.

#usatravel #rhodeisland #100WaysOfTravel When we think of traveling to Rhode Island, Newport immediately comes to mind. In our opinion, it is one of the most incredible places in America, rich in history and blessed with beautiful landscapes. We recently had the chance to visit The Breakers, one of the most famous and opulent Gilded Age mansions in the United States. Built between 1893 and 1895, it was commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, a prominent member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family. The mansion was designed by the renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt, with interiors crafted by Jules Allard and Sons and Ogden Codman Jr. The mansion is an exquisite example of Italian Renaissance architecture, heavily inspired by European palaces, particularly those from 16th-century Italy. Spanning 70 rooms and covering approximately 125,000 square feet, The Breakers features grand halls, luxurious bedrooms, an elegant dining room, a music room, and much more. Lavish materials such as marble, limestone, and gilded elements were used throughout, giving the mansion an unreal beauty and an air of incredible luxury. The estate sits on 13 acres with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Its meticulously maintained gardens, sculptures, and terraces further elevate the mansion’s grandeur. We spent hours exploring the grounds, thoroughly impressed by the impeccable maintenance and preservation efforts that have kept this place in such remarkable condition. We can confidently say that the Breakers is a must-see for visitors interested in history, architecture, and the extravagant lifestyles of America’s wealthiest families during the Gilded Age.

Rhode Island is great for short trips and is easily accessible from Boston and New York. As the smallest state in the United States, it has endless surprises to unlock and is super easy to visit. The seafood here is also delicious. It’s a paradise for eating. The pace of the city is also slow. Starting from New York, drive for 4 hours all the way to downtown Providence. 🍰【Pastiche Fine Desserts】 You can make a reservation online one day in advance. Rhode Island’s must-try desserts are delicious and you won’t get tired of them. Signature Fresh Fruit Tart, available in two sizes, 8-inch and 11-inch It is filled with a layer of fruits and paired with custard sauce, which is full of flavor and layered. 🍱【Mokban Korean Bistro】 There is a Korean restaurant on the street at the door. The cuisine is more traditional Korean and the menu is illustrated with pictures. I recommend their Pork Belly and Bulgogi Stew, both are delicious. 🏫【Brown University】 The Ivy League campus has been completed, and the buildings on the entire campus have a classical charm. I like the vitality of the campus, the skateboarding boys, and the students reading on the lawn. ⛲️【Waterplace ParkWaterplace Park】 The old town is also very easy to visit, there are not many people, and you can overlook the entire city from the center of the river. Walk along the river, enjoy the wind, and unlock another way to see Rhode Island from another angle. Drive 1 hour from Providence to the coastal Newport luxury area. 🏰【Newport Manison】 There are currently five luxury mansions open, you can check in according to the time you want to visit. The Breakers✨Rhode Island’s most trenched castle and mansion The Elms✨French palace-style castle has an outdoor sculpture garden Marble House✨The Great Gatsby filming location Rosecliff✨A castle modeled after the Garden Villas of Versailles Chateau-sur-Mer✨A permanent historic house that is not a summer holiday home 🍸【The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar】 For seaside seafood restaurants that need to be booked in advance, you can reserve an outdoor area. It's right by the port, the view is better than indoors, and the cocktails are pretty good. Recommend GEORGES BANK COD and POINT JUDITH CALAMARI 🌄【Beavertail State Park】 After seeing the ancient castle, you can drive here to watch the sunset and the unique rocky coast. The stone lighthouse is accessible on weekends and there is a large lawn for camping. 🌊【Cliff Walk 40 Steps】 The seaside trail behind the castle can unlock the castle view from another angle 🎠【Newport Downtown】 Different from Providence’s classical feel, Newport has a more literary atmosphere. The urban area is not very big, there are only a few blocks where you can go shopping, and there are also small shops on the streets. 🍤【Flo's Clam Shack】 Their seafood is caught fresh every day, and it’s a seafood restaurant with a history of nearly a century. Fried clams are their signature, and the fried food and fresh seafood are also pretty good. Recommend Flo’s Raw Bar Sampler and Fried Clams 🪁【Brenton Point State Park】 Both of Rhode Island’s islands are visited together by car. It’s a very local park. You can fly kites here, and there is also a stone fort hidden in the jungle. 🗿【Fort Adams State Park】 It was once used as a border fortress and is now open to the public as a park. There are open tours inside the fortress, and you can also go to the park to see the cross-sea bridge. 🌄【Point Judith Lighthouse】 On the way back to New York, I checked into a seaside lighthouse park where I could catch the sunset. It takes 22 minutes to drive from Newport, and you will pass a cross-sea bridge along the way.

When it comes to Rhode Island tourism, you have to mention the Newport mansion area The whole tour's inner OS is: Imagination is limited by poverty As the smallest state in the United States, it has the most lavish castles and mansions in the United States From the 18th century, the rich began to build summer mansions here Later, due to high maintenance costs, they were donated one after another for public viewing Among them, we have to mention the representative of the mansions here, The Breakers If the time for check-in is limited and you can't visit all of them Just check in The Breakers directly, it's big, famous, and popular The lawn behind the castle is very suitable for taking pictures, and you can see the sea After buying tickets at the visitor center, you can borrow a Chinese self-guided tour headset You can listen to the explanation while visiting, and you can have a deeper understanding of the owner's lavishness ✨The Breakers✨ 📍Detailed address: 44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840 🕙Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 💰Ticket price: Tickets are 29 dollars, two castle package tickets are 38 dollars The Breakers, built in 1893, has 5 floors and 70 rooms The entire castle does not have a unified style, each room has its own characteristics However, every room on the first floor has a golden and brilliant feeling, very dazzling There is a Renaissance-style entertainment room, a classical-style breakfast room There is a luxurious music room in gold and silver, and a delicate and elegant library After entering the second floor, you can see bedrooms of various styles Each bedroom is connected to the bathroom, the style is gorgeous to literary switch It's like traveling through a gorgeous European palace, and you can't help but praise during the tour The outdoor lawn is also a major highlight, which can also be overlooked from the second floor terrace You can also walk along the coastal trail, blow the sea breeze, and look at the mansions along the way

Visit her holiday decorations, she did not disappoint! Parking is difficult - patience is required - and some people drive crazy in the parking lot. You and guests with membership can enter for free! Love the self-driving tour, so beautiful and festive! There is also a lovely gift shop!