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The Breakers Tour: Newport's Gilded Age Mansions & Historic Ballrooms
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The Breakers Tour: Newport's Gilded Age Mansions & Historic Ballrooms

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Have you ever wanted to walk through a Gilded Age mansion?

Escape to Newport, Rhode Island—where Gilded Age mansions and historic ballrooms tell stories of American wealth and power.

In this episode, we're taking you inside the Breakers, the Vanderbilts' crown jewel, and exploring the grand estates that defined an era.

Scott and Jenn reveal insider tips for visiting these historic mansions, the architectural secrets behind their grandeur, and why Newport became America's playground for the ultra-wealthy—plus surprising military history connections you won't expect.

🎥 The Breakers

🎥 The Elms

🎥 Lyndhurst Mansion

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