The Astor’s Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island

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Astor’s Beechwood Mansion is just one of a long stretch of jaw-dropping, meticulously maintained mansions along the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Convention & Visitors Bureau invited me and my family to come to Newport and look at these mansions – and the Astor’s Beechwood was specifically mentioned as more accessible for children.  The phrase “more accessible” means “less boring,” in this case, as goggling at fancy furniture probably doesn’t rank highly on many kids’ vacation priorities. The Beechwood Theatre Company work here: Several actors in era-appropriate costumes act as actual Astors and their staff (footmen, maids) to give kids an idea of what life was like in the Gilded Age.

Astor's Beechwood Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island

Family Approaching Astor's Beechwood Mansion

Ocean View from Astor's Mansion in Newport RI

Ocean View from Astor's Mansion in Newport RI

Astor's Mansion, Newport Rhode Island

Astor's Mansion, Newport Rhode Island

I have many more photographs from the Astor’s Beechwood Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island. They’re on my digital camera, though, and I forgot to pack the USB port that lets me upload photos (these ones were taken with my Blackberry). A more detailed post about the actors that made an educational tour fun for kids will have to wait for my eventual return home. In the meantime, enjoy the glimpse of life at the upper-crust of a more sophisticated era!

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August 26, 2009 | Filed Under Destinations, Family Travel, Luxury Travel 

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3 Responses to “The Astor’s Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island”

  1. marina villatoro says:
    August 26, 2009 at

    I visited this mansion ages ago when I lived in Rhode Island. I always say, for such a teeny tiny state (it is said that there is a farm bigger than Rhode Island in Texas) it has sooooo much to offer. And Newport tops the list for sure!

  2. Ann Petronio says:
    September 7, 2009 at

    You picked a great one to visit! Families would also enjoy the Green Animals Topiary Garden and the “Rooftop and Behind the Scenes” tour at The Elms (a glimpse of the wokring parts of the mansion — kitchen, coal cellar, servants quarters, etc.) All are part of the Newport Preservation Society’s offerings.

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