The breakers mansion

Gilded Age railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt would be wealthier than Jeff Bezos if he were alive today. His grandson built the Breakers.

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Once in RI, we took the Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge into Newport. The bridge was rather steep, allowing for views overlooking the harbor. This made for a grand entrance as we drove into Newport proper. We wanted to tour The Breakers, the Gilded Age Vanderbilt mansion along Easton Bay.

The Breakers in Soft Light (Newport, Rhode Island, 1893-95)

Gilded Age railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt would be wealthier than Jeff Bezos if he were alive today. His grandson built the Breakers.

Now a National Historic Landmark, the Breakers is seen as a tangible symbol of the Vanderbilt family's wealth and social superiority.

Newport ,R.I.-Vanderbilt estate

Inside The Breakers - Newport, Rhode IslandThe Breakers, Rhode Island, is one of the most prominent cliffside mansions on the East Coast. The Breakers is the largest and most magnificent of the Newport mansions. This magnificent 70-room estate was initially owned by the Vanderbilt family, who made their money via steamships and the New York Central Railroad. #TheBreakersRhodeIsland #thebreakersrhodeislandmansions #photosofthebreakersnewportrhodeisland #TheBreakers #thebreakersnewport

The music room in The Breakers in Newport, RI #newportmansions #thebreakers

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The Breakers Mansion, Newport Rhode Island. #aesthetic #mansion #royaltycore #royalty

The Breakers Mansion 💫 Newport, RI

Vacationing in Newport, RI - Tour The Breakers, an1895 Vanderbilt mansion. #thebreakers #newportmansions #newportri

Are you visiting The Breakers Mansion in Newport, RI with kids? Here are some helpful tips for making the most of your visit! -The Breakers is one of Rhode Island's most popular tourist destinations. -If you're planning to visit The Breakers, be sure to check out our guide on how long it takes to tour the mansion and what are the best times to go. We also have information on cost and how to get there! -The Breakers isn't the only amazing Newport mansion worth touring.