The Breakers

The Breakers is a large historic mansion located in Newport, Rhode Island, built in the late 19th century as a summer estate for the wealthy Vanderbilts. It showcases the Gilded Age's opulence with its grand architecture, luxurious furnishings, and expansive gardens. Now operated as a museum, The Breakers offers visitors insight into the lifestyle of America’s Gilded Age elite, highlighting their wealth, craftsmanship, and influence during that period. The mansion’s impressive size and elaborate design make it a symbol of American industrialists' prosperity and style during the late 1800s.