There’s something magical about Rhode Island’s coast when fall arrives, the sunlight turns golden, the air carries a salty chill, and Newport’s grand mansions seem to glow in the crisp October light.

Newport remains one of America’s most enduring luxury destinations, shaped by its Gilded Age mansions, elite yachting culture, exclusive beach clubs and world-class festivals. ByPaula Conway, ...

Visiting Newport, Rhode Island, can feel like stepping onto a film set because many scenes from HBO’s hit show “The Gilded Age” were filmed in the town’s gigantic 19th-century mansions. Even beyond ...