NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – A proposal to build a welcome center on the grounds of The Breakers, a Gilded Age mansion once home to Cornelius Vanderbilt, cleared a critical hurdle on Monday. In a 4-1 vote, ...

Newport, Rhode Island, offers scenic seaside charm, historic mansions, and a variety of attractions for visitors.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This iconic Vanderbilt mansion is a quintessential example of Gilded Age extravagance. Built for Cornelius Vanderbilt II, it's a ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Supreme Court is stepping into a fight that has pitted dozens of members of the Vanderbilt family against a nonprofit that owns several Gilded Age mansions in ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The Vanderbilt family, once synonymous with American wealth and power, has fallen into a full-blown public spat with the organization that now owns their spectacular Rhode Island ...

It’s no secret that I LOVE historic houses. So naturally, I also love historic mansions. Newport, Rhode Island is home to multiple gorgeous mansions that were once summer homes to some of the richest ...

NEWPORT, R.I. (Amazing America) — If you're yearning for a taste of the Gilded Age's opulence, the Marble House in Newport, Rhode Island, offers a splendid journey back in time. Constructed with a ...