Experiences

Rosecliff

Designed by Stanford White and completed in 1902 after the Grand Trianon at Versailles, Rosecliff is famed for its heart-shaped staircase and the largest ballroom in Newport.

Bellevue Avenue, Newport Mansion
The white terracotta facade of Rosecliff and its garden fountain in Newport
The white terracotta facade of Rosecliff and its garden fountain in Newport · Photo: olekinderhook / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
Why it is included
  • A lighter, ballroom-focused counterpoint to the heavier marble palaces.
  • Frequently used for events and films; ticketed by the Preservation Society.
Visit details

Address

548 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840