Breakers Rhode Island Newport

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 …

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Jan 4, 2025
The Breakers was decorated for the holiday, but visit anytime to learn the history and about the mansions structure. The fireplaces are amazing as well as the view. Full review by Trip16391587685
Jan 4, 2025
We recently went to the Sparkling Lights at the breakers. The mansion was decorated beautifully, and easy to find, however parking was difficult to know where to park and signage would have been help… Full review by OnAir31980683272
Dec 26, 2024
No matter how many times I've been to the Breakers, it continues to be amazing. Be sure to savor the details from the acorn and oak leaf insignias, the grotto under the main stairs, and the playhouse… Full review by TravelBoomerang
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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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Facts

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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How long is the tour of the breakers at Christmas
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It is self paced so you can spend as much time as you want during their hours of operation.
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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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Yes, each mansion has an information sheet in several languages. Also, the mansions do not provide headsets. You download the audio tour to your smartphone and listen …
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Yes, each mansion has an information sheet in several languages. Also, the mansions do not provide headsets. You download the audio tour to your smartphone and listen through either your earbuds or your hearing aids. Hope this helps.
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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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I would guess the last tour admission is around 4pm. The tour usually arrive by bus, so it might start 10 or 15 minutes later than 4pm. The tour takes about an hour to complete.
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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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