HBO's "The Gilded Age" films scenes in real historic mansions from the time period. Several mansions once owned by the ...

Rosecliff features the largest private ballroom in Newport, measuring 40 feet by 80 feet. Scenes from "The Great Gatsby," "27 ...

As heir to the family fortune, he built a 70-room, 138,300-square-foot mansion on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, as a summer escape for his wife, Alice Vanderbilt, and their seven children.

There are plenty of fun things to do in Connecticut and over the border in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Check out these ...

As heir to the family fortune, he built a 70-room, 138,300-square-foot mansion on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, as a summer escape for his wife, Alice Vanderbilt, and their seven children.

The Russells and van Rhijns might not be in residence, but these historic homes are still fascinating—and you won’t have to ...

The group that runs the Breakers, the Vanderbilt “cottage” in Newport, R.I., wants to build a visitors center on the grounds, a proposal that has provoked outrage from neighbors. By Robin Pogrebin ...

To truly experience the best of Newport’s legacy, here’s how to do it.

Step into the extravagant estates of the Gilded Age, where historic craftsmanship, rare materials, and breathtaking ...

Those of us living in New England are so lucky to have many vacation destinations just a short road trip away. Whether you ...

The Vanderbilts’ summer retreat featured rooms gilded with 22 carat gold, with marble balconies, electric interior lights and hand-carved detail throughout. It survives amid other palaces on the coast ...