As HBO’s “The Gilded Age” continues to dazzle viewers with sweeping mansions, elaborate costumes and high-society rituals, a growing number of travelers are seeking destinations that echo the grandeur of America’s late 19th century.
Beyond the show’s New York setting, there are real-world escapes where the Vanderbilts, Flaglers, Rockefellers, Morgans and Astors built their seasonal playgrounds. From Rhode Island’s cliff-top manors to Georgia’s barrier islands, these retreats don’t just preserve history — they bring lavish leisure to life.
The Breakers, Marble House, Rosecliff, and Rough Point are included in this article.
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