Experts' Choice Award The Breakers
7 expert reviews
“Used as a summer retreat for the family of shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "The 70-room summer estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, president of the New York Central Railroad, was built in 1895." Full review
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This mansion is not only big but grand—be sure to look for the sculpted figures tucked above the pillars.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inspired by 16th-century Genoese palazzos, Breakers is the most magnificent Newport mansion." Full review
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Don't miss the Children's Cottage on the grounds.
Lonely Planet "These former stables and carriage house belonging to their eponymous mansion now house a museum of Vanderbilt family memorabilia, restored carriages and a fascinating model railway." Full review
Where "One of the grandest of all the Newport “cottages” this 70-room mansion was owned by the Vanderbilt family, which had amassed its wealth in steamships and railroads." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known simply as The Breakers, this Newport mansion is found near the Rhode Island coast just off the city's stunning "cliff walk.""
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Frommer's "If you have time to see only one of the cottages, make it this one." Full review
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