On Location Vacation: 'The Gilded Age' in Newport, R.I.

The article discusses the popularity of Newport, Rhode Island as a filming location for various movies and TV shows, including The Great Gatsby, Amistad, and Moonrise Kingdom. It highlights how the town's history and architecture have made it a desirable setting for period dramas. The second season of HBO's The Gilded Age, set in 1880s New York City, features many scenes filmed in Newport's preserved mansions, which are open to the public for tours. The article also mentions specific locations in Newport that were used in the show, such as the Elms, the Newport Casino, and Kingscote. [Extracted from the article]