Newport, Rhode Island

Newport is where the New York rich came in the early 1900s, to show off their wealth by building palaces that served as second homes. Most cost several million, are made from the finest materials, and are equipped with all mod cons. Many of the houses are fully public now, and you can tour them accompanied by a comprehensive audio guide that tells the story of the family who lived in each house, but also of the architecture and furniture. The town itself is a small harbor with a main street lined with shops. The mansions are hidden in the streets on the hills. There is a lot of greenery in the