The Newport Mansions: as seen on the HBO drama 'The Gilded Age'

Join us for a visit to Newport, Rhode Island to see some of the most fabulous estates in the United States and learn about their place in American history.

[joebuba]

Some long ago i did repairs on a few around. And then some yrs later with no connection from working, i got to be invited to these magnificent homes as a guest. Strange how life is.

[jeremytinker]

I live in Rhode Island, its nice to see my little state. Newport is beautiful the mansions are magnificent. My sister attended Salve Regina University in Newport for nursing, her classes were at the mansions. I used to skip my classes to go with her and sometimes i could sit in her classes. Its surreal to be in the mansions seeing all the art on the walls, the detail everywhere is beautiful. If u can go, go not only for the mansions but for Thames St in Newport, its 1 of those really long streets with tons of different shops, delicious food, souvenirs, clothing and all sorts of candy. Its a lot of fun. Enjoy.

[evancabral]

Yes they are amazing my grandfather worked on so many of those mansions, He was a master mason glad it’s only a 25 min trip from where I live too. 👍🏼

[aliciab]

I lived in RI 2000-2005. I visited these mansions and was blown away. I'm from Washington state-PNW

[sashek]

Much gratitude to the preservation society!!

[Leeza]

I've been lucky enough to see all five of the mansion's mentioned. They're beautiful all year round but they're even more beautiful at Christmas time all decorated with the lights & the Christmas trees in pretty much every room. At The Breakers in the lobby they have a giant poinsettia Christmas tree, it's beautiful

[Jazz]

I was there for the Jazz Festival and accidentally got lost on Ocean Drive. They were beautiful…..Keep posting ❤

[bernadettealmeida]

Great to see our mansions in Newport R.I. On tv brings back all great memories of Newport, mansion, art, walks through time the streets, homes, restaurants, docks with beautiful sailboats, the romantic Inns and their beauty spas, tours, fishing, golfing and more

[feliciahilaski]

I have been to Newport and have seen these beautiful grand ladies. Gorgeous!

[nans]

I grew up in Rhode Island. I never took a mansion tour until I was in my 20s after I married and moved away. 1st time, took a friend who has never been to anywhere in New England. This was in 1990. Went to Marble house and the Breakers. Every time since, when I go to RI to visit family and friends, I always make plans to slumming it in Newport. Last summer my husband went for the 1st time.

[lawsonransom]

I've done the tour several times. Magnificent homes, the tours were also quite informative.

[krisstiebee]

The Mansions are beautiful, especially during Christmas. 😊

[LukeandLucas]

We loved our visit there. Plenty to do no matter your age and interest.

[VanyelStefan]

Was the HBO guilded age filmed over a year ago? It's just now just showing.

[Lyxss]

I love the way old wooden houses from the XIXth. century have been kept. A piece of history we cannot lose. Thank you.😊

[amandaconte]

I live in Warwick love Newport so much 😍♥️

[graphiquejack]

Now The Gilded Age will drive even more tourism to the area, I am sure. I wonder which season will see Bertha building her Newport estate? When will Gladys become a dollar princess? Will Mrs Astor finally accept them into society?

[KandeShack]

Now with the new HBO show The Gilded Age, Newport will be front and center!! I’ve been to Newport and attended dinner at the Breakers when my Son received a award at the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Quite a place!!

[marcieun]

The Breakers and the Marble mansions I fell in love with when I went to see them. 🥰

[andrewmiller]

I doubt you could build mansions like this today . The cost would be the biggest prohibiting factor, but would builders have the kind of skills today for this sort of mind blowing architecture . The interiors of these homes are just as opulent and mind blowing as the exteriors of these mega properties . To be honest I don't understand how a family even a large family can live in these monolithic structures . I was reading a book once about the gilded age in America and the robber barons that created that period in American history .
Some of these places had upwards of 50 bedrooms, dozens of bathrooms and lounge rooms and living spaces for hec anything you could imagine .
These homes magnificent looking as they are, really do epitomize what I can only call obscene wealth . I have often wondered how practical they really were and were people truly happy in them . Who knows, they well could have been .