The Vanderbilts' Newport
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Haven
Newport, Rhode Island, VS
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Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
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Excursietype
All
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Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
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Vanaf
$144
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Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
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Duur
Approximately 3¼ Hours
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Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) established the famous family's fortune in steamships and later in the New York Central Railroad. As the Industrial Revolution reached its zenith in the late 19th century, the Vanderbilts became the wealthiest family in America and chose Newport as their summer playground. Learn about the family empire and visit two of the grandest villas ever built in the United States.
Completed in 1892, Marble House was modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles and took nearly four years to build at a total cost exceeding $11 million. Enjoy the stories of the elaborate parties of the Gilded Age as you tour the public rooms and grounds of Marble House.
You'll also visit the grandest of Newport's "summer cottages" — The Breakers — which was inspired by the 16th-century palaces of Genoa and Turin. Completed in 1895, the mansion is situated on a 13-acre estate with a spectacular view of the rugged Atlantic coastline.
Notes:
Due to their popularity, there may be a short wait to enter the Newport mansions. Interior photography is permitted; however, use of selfie sticks and tripods is not allowed. Mansion tours are self-guided audio tours available in English, French, Spanish, German and Mandarin using the Newport Mansions App. Participants must bring their own smart device with earbuds and download the app prior to arrival at the mansions. Additional house information, floor plans, historical photos and other information are also available on the app. Printed house narratives are available at the front door of each mansion.