the breakers

实际上是一个很大的豪宅博物馆群，the breaker是当中最具代表性的建筑，馆内带你重现当时的荣华富贵，从交谊厅，饭厅，房间到超大后花园及豪华海景，让人看得目瞪口呆。票种可以选择单独只逛the breaker 或the breaker+其他一间豪宅 或任选三间豪宅的票种，但个人认为逛一间the breaker 就心满意足了!(票价需查询官网)

非常壮观的一个豪宅 也是这边最受欢迎的一个景点 里面巨大无比 房间多的数不清 要把所有的房间看完是个非常艰巨的任务 后面就是大西洋 很震撼

Firstly, the mansion and location are breathtaking and self-guided tour, informative. I'm not one to take 'guided' anything, but the audio tour is practically a must because you certainly won't be filling your time capturing photos. No photos, no videos, no sneaking a, 'but I was just taking a selfie!' with your smartphone...no...no..triple no! There are security cameras everywhere so just forget about it. I tensed up about this at first , but felt rather thankful towards the end. I may not have captured the millions of details in photographs I wish I could have, but I was able to actually just chill out, slow down and learn a thing or two without wondering where in the mansion the best signal was so I could, fb, tweet and Instagram my experience immediately afterwards.

Headsets are redistributed to guests immediately after being returned. During summer months they are often wet with sweat and guides are told to tell guests that they have just been sanitized. They are only sanitized at the end of business each day.

This is the highlight of Newport.1- First of all, check out the website:http://www.newportmansions.org/explore2- Buy tickets online, no need to stand in line at the door. If all you have is just one day in Newport (like us back in August 2014), consider choosing "The Breakers Plus" package. For $24.50 per adult, $6.50 per child, it gives you access to the Breakers Mansion and one more of your choice. That should be enough for a whole day of visiting.3- Free parking across the street.4- No photography allowed inside.5- Once inside, they'll give everyone headsets to listen to and will guide you through room by room with explanation, all at your own pace. Children will have different headsets that are more fun to listen to. Also different languages are available as well.Other than that, have fun visiting.

This was our second time visiting the Breakers, my husband really just wanted to walk through it again while we still had our membership. Since you are at the pace of everyone else walking and listening to the tour we decided to take the children's tour since we had already done the regular tour. It was so fun. It is told in the perspective of the house. It was a different and interesting way to view the tour.

We were told if you see a mansion this was the one to see. And they were right. It was very impressive. The mansion is grand and decadent and full of history. There’s a lot to look at, but after we were done it really felt like we didn’t need to see another. They sell tickets that are good for three mansions I'd save your money and just see this one.

You won't be disappointed, especially if you love grandeur, American History (Gilded Age 1870-1900) & ornate antiques! The Vanderbilt's summer home is magnificent & worth every penny of the admission price. Although the tour guide will give a more in-depth experience, if you're pressed for time, the self guided/audio tour will last about an hour if you're in a rush…2 if you prefer a slower pace. We saw The Breakers one day (2/24/15) and returned to The Marble House the next (2/25/15) so we weren't rushed. It was a perfect compliment to our romantic February Cliffside Inn B&B getaway!

Beautiful audio tour, really gives a sense of the time period. Very cool to do for all ages. Cliff Walk entrance very nearby.

If you only visit one Newport mansion in the winter time, visit the Breakers. Actually, you won't have a choice -- it's the only one open. Nevertheless, it's one of the best, with much of the furnishings matching the period or belonging to the house from the start. And in the winter, you get real live guides; ours has been guiding people (off & on) since the 1980s, and she had knowledge and tidbits that I can't believe would be in the recorded tours.

We visited the Breakers in February on a beautiful sunny morning. Very much enjoyed the self guided tour of the mansion. interesting to see a lifestyle from years gone by.

My husband and I and another couple from Ct bought a year membership on line in July from Newport Preservation Society. We were able to visit in July 2014 and 3 mansions in early Dec. all decorated for the holidays. Beautiful. We will be able to visit those we have not seen this summer. This pass more than pays for itself and helps the Society with it's up care and they do a wonderful job.

Truly a delicious treat for the eye. A must see in Newport, RI with room after room of spectacular design in period fabrics, wallpaper and paint. Elaborate furnishings with a breathtaking ocean view. Definitely worth the price of admission. Audio tour available.

I visited the Breakers yesterday with my 9 year old daughter. I had not done the tour since they went to headsets. We did the "family" option which is suited for children but still interesting for adults. We both thoroughly enjoyed the commentary and love the behind the scene stories about the staff. Great outing for the entire family!

When using the recorded tour set, one can meander at preferred pace and even linger in a place of interest. Since tours are not specifically timed and you will not be pushed through, it is possible to let your mind wander back in time for a bit. It is a nice escape.