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Astor's Beechwood Mansion
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | $$$ |
| Category: | Daytrips |
Astors' Beechwood, a beautiful ocean front mansion located on Bellevue Avenue in historic Newport, Rhode Island, is the former home of the Queen of American Society, Caroline Astor. Known as The Mrs. Astor, she was the creator of the first American social register, 'The 400,' and the mother of John Jacob Astor IV, who died on the RMS Titanic.
Today, this privately owned mansion is host to weddings, private celebrations, Victorian Balls, and other special events by night and home to a Victorian Living History Museum by day. Step back to the Victorian Era of Newport with the guests & servants of Mrs. Astor, the Queen of American Society.
Beechwood offers Newport's only Living History tour guided by members of the Beechwood Theatre Company who recreate the lifestyle of Newport's vivid Victorian past.
Tour Info
Beechwood Mansion is open for Tours Starting in February Full Season begins in May and runs through December. Adults $15; Children, Students(under 17 with ID), and Seniors (60+) $10; Family $45* Prices subject to change - call for information.
Hours of Operation *subject to early closing for private event - call for information.
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580 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI, 02840 map
Phone: 401-846-3772
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