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Rosecliff

584 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
401-847-1000
Ranked #14 of 66 attractions in Newport
4.5 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Gardens
Activities: Group tours/train
Description: Visitors are awestruck by this grand mansion, modeled after a French palace and used in the films "High Society" and "The Great Gatsby."
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Hillsborough, New Jersey
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We bought the Preservation Society dual membership and toured only a few of the mansions we could have. So much to see in Newport in just 4 days. Just wanted to share that I enjoyed Rosecliff the most. It's decorated a bit more simply and reasonably. There's a collection of period gowns displayed in the bedroom area. The lawn and... More

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Syracuse, NY
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Most people have a favorite mansion in Newport - Rosecliff is mine. Clean lines, elegance, beautiful grounds. The Marble house may be America's Challenge to Versailles and the Breakers may be grander, but Rosecliff is where I'd like to live!

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Providence, Rhode Island
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Rosecliff has always been my favorite; not quite as grandiose as Marble House or The Breakers but, in my opinion, better decorated.

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north carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Very livable, light and airy. Beautiful furnishings

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ohio
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

I think this was my favorite mansion...so beautiful!

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Rochester, NY
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This staircase was a favorite as well as the ballroom. Another headset tour so you can go at your own pace. If you like film, this was the home used for the Great Gatsby, as well as a scene in True Lies.

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Clifton, New Jersey
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Another beautiful opulent "cottage". Not to be skipped over. Use the audio tour. It is well done and full of history and first hand experiences. Most notable is the immense ballroom.

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Long Island NY
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

I find Rosecliff to be my personal fav so far of the mansions, been to 5, I find this one very romantic with it's sweetheart staircase, big fan of Stanford Whites designs!

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South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We've been to 3 other mansions. So far, all 4 have been outstanding, each in its own way. Well worth price of admission. Audio tours always free & excellent. Keep your ticket stub: if you return within 1 year, the old tkt price gives you a discount on a new ticket!

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Boston, MA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

The history of this "cottage" of the Gilded Age keeps the tour very intestering. Be sure to check it out.

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