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The BreakersvsHunter House
Both The Breakers and Hunter House are praised by travel writers. On balance, The Breakers is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hunter House. The Breakers scores 97 with endorsements from 6 sources like Where, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
The Breakers
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Where
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, RI 02840
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Fodor's "The 70-room summer estate of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, president of the New York Central Railroad, was built in 1895." Full review
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This mansion is not only big but grand—be sure to look for the sculpted figures tucked above the pillars.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Inspired by 16th-century Genoese palazzos, Breakers is the most magnificent Newport mansion." Full review
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Don't miss the Children's Cottage on the grounds.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Used as a summer retreat for the family of shipping magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt II." Full review
Lonely Planet "These former stables and carriage house belonging to their eponymous mansion now house a museum of Vanderbilt family memorabilia, restored carriages and a fascinating model railway." Full review
Where "One of the grandest of all the Newport “cottages” this 70-room mansion was owned by the Vanderbilt family, which had amassed its wealth in steamships and railroads." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Known simply as The Breakers, this Newport mansion is found near the Rhode Island coast just off the city's stunning "cliff walk.""
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Frommer's "If you have time to see only one of the cottages, make it this one." Full review
Hunter House Fodor's Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
54 Washington Street, Newport, RI 02840
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Fodor's "An excellent example of an early Georgian frame residence. The carved pineapple over the doorway was a symbol of welcome throughout Colonial America." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This elegant dwelling (1748) served as the home of ambassador William Hunter; as the home of two governers." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The first newspaper printed by an expeditionary force was published in this colonial mansion. " Full review
Frommer's ". The interior displays furniture crafted by Newport's famed 18th-century cabinetmakers, Townsend and Goddard." Full review
