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There are numerous interesting towns and attractions in the Newport area.
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Charlestown, Rhode Island
Located along the southern shore of Rhode Island, Charlestown (pop. 7,900) was incorporated in 1738. The area is graced with rolling hills and sandy coastal flats. There are a variety of parks in the Charlestown area, as well as the Ninigret Wildlife Refuge.
Jamestown, Rhode Island
Jamestown (pop. 5,600) is located on Conanicut Island in southeastern Rhode Island. Despite being burned by the British in 1775, the town features a number of old homes and buildings. There are also military attractions with three forts which were built to guard the mouth of Narragansett Bay.
Watson Farm
The Watson Farm in Jamestown was bought by Job Watson in 1789 and has been a functioning farm since that time. The original farm house was built in 1796 and is still occupied and off-limits to the public. The grounds are available for the public to explore.
Jamestown Fire Department Memorial Museum
The Jamestown Fire Department Museum was opened in 1959. The museum features a Lafrance Steam Fire Engine from 1894. Recently improvements to equipment make the museum an interesting place for visitors to view the equipment.
Jamestown Museum
The Jamestown Museum is located in a 19th C schoolhouse. It features displays related to the history of the area including items from the 300-year-old Jamestown ferry system.
Gray's Store, Adamsville, Rhode Island
Gray's store in Adamsville was built in 1788 and is one of the oldest continuously operating stores of its kind in the United States. It contains an old post office, soda fountain, ice chest, and other antiques.
South County Museum, Narragansett, Rhode Island
The South County Museum in Narragansett features artifacts from the area related to life in the 1800's and early 1900's. It is located on a 174-acre site which was formerly the home of Rhode Island's governor, William Sprague.
Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Exeter, Rhode Island
The Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum houses a variety of American Indian artifacts. The museum also features a large doll collection.
Middletown, Rhode Island
Middletown (pop. 17,000) is located between Newport and Portsmouth on Aquidneck Island. The town has a very good beach.
Whitehall Museum House
The Whitehall Museum House in Middletown was built by Bishop George Berkeley in 1729. It features period furnishings and a small garden.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
North Kingstown (pop. 26,000) is a popular resort with a natural harbor and beaches. It also features a number of historical sites and old buildings.
Quonset Air Museum
The Quonset Air Museum in North Kingstown features a number of aircraft and aviation artifacts, and explores Rhode Island's role in aviation and space exploration.
Smith's Castle
Smith's Castle in North Kingstown was built in 1640 by Richard Smith. It was originally used as a trading post.
Museum of Primitive Art and Culture, Peace Dale, Rhode Island
The Museum of Primitive Art and Culture in Peace Dale features displays of primitive tools, utensils and weapons from a variety of cultures.
Green Animals Topiary Garden, Portsmouth, Rhode Island
The Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth features living sculptures called topiaries in animal forms. The garden was first developed in 1872.
Saunderstown, Rhode Island
Saunderstown is located west of Newport and is the birthplace of the famous painter Gilbert Stuart.
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace in Saunderstown was built in 1750. The property was owned by Gilbert Stuart, the famous American portrait painter. His paintings and period furnishings are on display in the house. Also on the grounds is first snuff mill in the United States.
Casey Farm
Casey Farm in Saunderstown is an 18th century plantation on 300 acres. It is now an organic vegetable farm. Tours are open to the public.
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