The Atlantic Cup - the only dedicated Class 40 sailing race in the US - will be leaving New York on May 18th and heading to Newport for an inshore grand prix, Memorial Day weekend (May 25th and 26th). The race started on May 11th [...]
Tours a great way to get an overall view of an area - you can see the main attractions, and then plan which ones you think are worth heading back to on your own. Here in Newport, one of the best ways to see the [...]
Vernon Court, which is now the home of the National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) was built in 1898, and has been recognized as one of the ten greatest mansions in America. It has been compared to such structures as the White House, the Breakers and the Biltmore. The [...]
Most people tend to visit the main 5 mansions when visiting Newport – The Breakers, Marble House, The Elms, Rosecliff and Chateau-Sur-Mer, but there are many others to see as well. An example of one of these “under the radar” mansions is Kingscote, which opens [...]
The Elms - 1930 One of the most frequent question I am asked from guests is "What is the best Mansion in Newport?" Usually my answer is that all of the houses are different and appeal to everyone in their own way. While [...]
The Breakers Only in Newport can you walk through centuries of American life in an afternoon. Each house you visit is an authentic icon of one of the great eras of American history. Hunter House was here when the Battle of Bunker Hill [...]