Gilded Age railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt would be wealthier than Jeff Bezos if he were alive today. His grandson built ...

Of all of Newport's famous homes, The Breakers mansion is the cream of the summer cottage crop. It's also considered one of the top things to do in Rhode Island. Commissioned in 1893 by railroad ...

Guided tours immerse visitors in the history of a destination, and four of the best in America are in New England, according ...

Rhode Island, be prepared with walking and boating shoes — it's likely you will be doing a lot of both. Get your steps in exploring the Newport Mansions, strolling along Cliff Walk and checking ...

Here's what to know about Rhode Island's most romantic hotel. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Located on Newport's scenic Cliff Walk, The Chanler, a 19th-century mansion ...

A special guide-led tour will explore four of the historic Newport Mansions that appear in HBO's "The Gilded Age." Visitors will walk through the Marble House, The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer and ...

Used by both locals and visitors, the trolley service saw record numbers in 2024, garnering over 178,000 passengers.