NEWPORT MANSIONS - PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY

Overview

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Discover the Gilded Age Experience at the Newport Mansions and journey back to a time when powerful men and influential women made Newport the center of high society. Experience a colonial sea merchant's home in Hunter House. Stroll through great Victorian houses like Kingscote and Chateau-sur-Mer, and grand summer houses, including The Elms, Marble House, Rosecliff, and The Breakers. One ticket opens the door to three centuries of American history, art and achitecture.

Details:

Neighborhood:	New England
Address:	424 Bellevue Avenue , Newport RI 02840
Phone:	(401) 847-1000
Website:	http://www.newportmansions.org
Email:	info@newportmansions.org
Fax:	(401) 847-9477

Group Planners

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Whether your group is spending a few days or just a few hours, the Newport Mansions offer something to meet every group visitor’s taste. From the homes of a colonial merchant and leading China traders of the Victorian era, to the great Italian and French Renaissance palaces of the Gilded Age, the 10 historic homes maintained by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, RI –including 7 National Historic Landmarks—offer visitors a unique trip through 250 years of American architectural and social history. They are among the top four most visited cultural sites in New England. Our group tour options range from student field trips, to exclusive pricing for tour operators and meetings planners, to a variety of special events held annually such as The Newport Flower and the Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, all at discounted rates. Self guided audio tours offered at The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House and available in English, French, German and Spanish. In addition, PRINTED tours are available at The Breakers in Korean, Italian and Mandarin. Tours offered year round with three houses open and decorated for the holidays. Lunch is available at The Elms Carriage House Café seasonally, May through October.

Contact:

Name:	Barbara Shea
Email:	bshea@NewportMansions.org
Contact Phone:	401847-1000 x157
Company Phone:	(401) 847-1000
Website:	http://www.newportmansions.org
Fax:	(401) 847-9477

Attractions & Museums

Arrival/Departure Area for Buses		Complimentary Policy
Direct Bill Available		Educational Guide Available
Evening Hours		Group Rates
Group Check-In		Lunch Storage/Space
Pricing Available 1 Year Out		Student Friendly

Meeting Planners

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Conveniently located only 90 minutes of Boston, the eleven historic properties of the Preservation Society represent three centuries of American architecture, decorative arts and history. Guided tours available during the day. Evening rentals available at Rosecliff, a Gilded Age mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Properties include The Breakers, The Breakers Carriage House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House and Rosecliff.

Meeting Room Information

Theatre capacity of largest room:	280
Number of Private Rooms:	5
Largest Room Square Footage:	0.00
Reception:	450
Classroom Capacity of Largest Room:	100
Banquet capacity of largest room:	350