Rosecliff Mansion: Overhyped? 🤔🏰 Why The Breakers & The Elms Are Better Newport Picks!

Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, RI, is undeniably stunning from the outside, with its grand architecture and picturesque oceanfront setting. However, once inside, the experience falls flat—the mansion feels surprisingly small, with only a handful of rooms open to the public, and much of the décor is sparse or missing altogether. The upstairs has been converted into a museum, which, while informative, isn’t what most visitors come to see. The real highlight is the massive ballroom, making it clear that Rosecliff is best suited for weddings and special events rather than an immersive Gilded Age mansion tour. For a richer and more opulent experience, The Elms or The Breakers are far better choices.

548 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1000
https://www.newportmansions.org/mansions-and-gardens/rosecliff/

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