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1. National Museum of American Illustration
- Located in a 17th century French chateau admired for its architecture and style, the National Museum of American Illustration has the most impressive... read more
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2. Astors' Beechwood Mansion
Mrs. William Backhouse Astor -- the Mrs. Astor, as every brochure and guide feels compelled to observe -- was, during her active life, the arbiter...
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3. Belcourt Castle
This was the only slightly less grand mansion down the road from Marble House to which Alva Vanderbilt repaired after her second marriage. While...
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4. Breakers (The)
If you have time to see only one of the cottages, make it this one. Architect Richard Morris Hunt was commissioned to create this replica of a...
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5. Rough Point
The fabled 1887 Gothic-Tudor home of the late tobacco heiress Doris Duke made its long-awaited opening in 2000. Only a portion of the 105 rooms...
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6. Chateau-sur-Mer
William S. Wetmore was yet another merchant who made his fortune in the China trade. The entrance to this "Castle by the Sea" is on the left side...
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7. Elms (The)
Architect Horace Trumbauer is said to have been inspired by the Château d'Asnières outside Paris, and a first look at the ornate dining room of...
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8. Marble House
Architect Richard Morris Hunt outdid himself for his clients William and Alva Vanderbilt. Several types of marble were used both outside and in,...
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10. Hunter House
Another property of the Preservation Society, this 1754 Georgian Colonial is one of the most impressive dwellings in the neighborhood known as...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Newport. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
