Breakers Newport Mansion

The Breakers

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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 … See more

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Oct 4, 2024
The Breakers is an ostentatious house which shows you that money can buy you anything. It’s a shame that the government or state doesn’t make any contribution to the upkeep of the house as the entry … Full review by Priscillataplowuk
Oct 3, 2024
The Breakers is always lovely, but some of the rooms are challenging (noise from AC ducts, or lack of a desk.) Big shout out to the extremely gracious and helpful Wilnise at the front desk who spen… Full review by Wanderer58785209179
Sep 29, 2024
Well worth the money but be sure to download the free app first and take your headphones for the guided tour. Had 90 minutes for the tour since we took this as part of the Trolley Tour but 90 minutes… Full review by chrisfinchapex
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Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Newport, The Breakers stands as a symbol of opulence and grandeur from the Gilded Age, …
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Formerly the home of one of America's wealthiest families, The Breakers is an architectural masterpiece and a canopy of lon…
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The Breakers is a Gilded Age mansion located at 44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island, US. It was built between 1893 and 189…
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Located:44 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island
Construction completed:1895
Architect:Richard Morris Hunt
Architectural style:Neo Italian Renaissance
Owner:Pierre Lorillard IV

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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 …
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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 …
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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 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!!
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Answer by Kirk S · Apr 27, 2023
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Due to hearing problems I am unable to use audio headsets. Is it possible to get a printed guide about the mansion. Thanks
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There is printed material at each mansion. We didn't use them so i don't know how good they are. You can also still use the app. Each audio section has a button that looks like a …
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There is printed material at each mansion. We didn't use them so i don't know how good they are. You can also still use the app. Each audio section has a button that looks like a page to read the transcript of what is being said. I found it very helpful.
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Hi. The website says that "House and grounds close 1 hour after last tour admission." It gives the hours of 10AM-5PM, but I …
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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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It will depend on when you go. The brochure says effective October 30th, the hours are reduced during the winter months from 10am to 4 pm. However, you can call them or …
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It will depend on when you go. The brochure says effective October 30th, the hours are reduced during the winter months from 10am to 4 pm. However, you can call them or contact them to find out. However, even if they allow admission up until 5pm, I would not wait until that late to begin a tour because the tour can easily take longer than an hour, especially if you: are with multiple people, take your time, take photos and explore the grounds outside.
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Getting to the Breakers from a ship with a mobility scooter. Any tips? Thanks!
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I think it would be best to call the breakers and ask them specifics about that, they should know.
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