Fort Adams State Park Tours
Fort Adams State Park is one of Newport’s most popular playgrounds. In summer, locals and visitors alike come to swim, fish, sail, play soccer, and picnic on its 105 acres, all against a panoramic backdrop of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. The park is also the site of Fort Adams, a sprawling 1820s fort that you can see on a guided tour, and the Museum of Yachting, which is housed in 19th-century stone barracks.
In August, the park hosts the famous Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, both of which feature performances from up-and-coming artists to big names. On the southern end of park is Hammersmith Farm, the childhood home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis; she and President Kennedy also hosted their wedding reception here.
In August, the park hosts the famous Newport Jazz Festival and Newport Folk Festival, both of which feature performances from up-and-coming artists to big names. On the southern end of park is Hammersmith Farm, the childhood home of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis; she and President Kennedy also hosted their wedding reception here.
Practical Info
Fort Adams State Park is located at the mouth of Newport Harbor, on the northern end of the peninsula east of Bellevue Avenue. For a scenic drive to the park, drive south on Bellevue Avenue to its southern end, then north to Ocean Avenue. Take Ocean Avenue west to Harrison Avenue. A right on Harrison Avenue takes you to the park.
Address: Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI, USA
Hours: Daily Sunrise to Sunset
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Entry
- Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on an apporximately 3-hour trolley tour that takes you past more than 90 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to the Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.
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Best of Newport Trolley Tour
- See the historical and picturesque sights of Newport, Rhode Island, on this approximately 90-minute trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Check out colonial architecture, and admire the mansions of the United States' Gilded Age.
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2 Hour Newport Harbor Sail Aboard Former America's Cup Yacht
- Experience an unforgettable nautical adventure and take home second-to-none bragging rights with this 2-hour Newport cruise. Sail aboard an actual America's Cup 12-meter yacht, which navigates you past top attractions including the New York Yacht Club, Newport Pell Bridge, the Rose Island Lighthouse and Fort Adams. No prior experience is necessary — try your hand at sailing, or simply hang back and enjoy the ride. Expert crew will ensure a safe and enjoyable time on the water.
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