Christmas at the Breakers Newport RI

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 25, 2025
What a magnificent place! All the splendor of the gilded age. Really enjoyed the home and grounds. Gift shop was great , picked up a few booksFull review by travelsinger97
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
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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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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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Are there restrooms available on the tour if needed
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Yes there are restrooms available.
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How long is the tour of the breakers at Christmas
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It’s a self paced tour but be sure to download the app before you go so you can follow along. Our tour group got 90 minutes which is more than adequate.
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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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