Newport, RI Tourist Attractions

The Cliff Walk in Newport Rhode Island is a 3.5mi/5.6km National Recreation Trail which runs along cliffs over looking the ocean and past historic homes. The trail is a public right-of-way which passes over private property.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams was the most heavily armed fort during the Revolutionary War. It is now a state park and features great views of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay from the fort. The fort also hosts a variety of annual summer concerts during the Jazz, Folk, and Blues Festivals.

Address

Fort Adams State Park
Harrison Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 847-2400

Fax 1 (401) 841-9821

http://www.riparks.com/fortadams.htm

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise	Sunrise
Close	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset	Sunset

Parking

Pay

International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum

The International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum in Newport is located at the site the first U.S. National Championships in 1881. It features exhibits and a video presentation on tennis history.

Address

International Tennis Hall of Fame
194 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-3515
United States

Phone 1 (401) 849-3990

Fax 1 (401) 849-8780

http://www.tennisfame.com

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30
Close	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 11.00
Child 16 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Museum of Newport History

The Museum of Newport History is housed in the 1762 Brick Market Building. The museum features decorative arts, historical artifacts and photographs, audiovisual programs, paintings, models, and various other items.

Address

Museum of Newport History
82 Touro Street
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 846-0813

Fax 1 (401) 846-1853

http://www.newporthistorical.org

Museum of Yachting

The Museum of Yachting in Newport features maritime and yachting history exhibits, sail and power boats, photographs, racing artifacts, and some classic yachts.

Address

Museum of Yachting
Fort Adams State Park, Box 129
Newport, RI 02840-0001
United States

Phone 1 (401) 847-1018

Fax 1 (401) 847-8320

http://www.moy.org

Hours

May 15 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	Closed	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00
Close	16:30		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Child 18 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Naval War College Museum

The Naval War College Museum in Newport is located on the site of the first college of its kind in the world, established in 1884. Displays depict the history of naval warfare and the Narragansett Bay.

Hours

June 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00	12:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

October 1 to May 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop

Newport Art Museum

The Newport Art Museum is housed in three buildings on a two acre site. Griswold House is an 1864 Stick Style building, the Cushing Gallery is a 1919 neo-classical building, and the Gilbert S. Kahn Building which houses the museum's art school.

Address

Newport Art Museum
76 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-7405
United States

Phone 1 (401) 848-8200

Fax 1 (401) 848-8205

http://www.newportartmuseum.org

Hours

May 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

November 1 to April 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close		16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Always opened on:

Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Cost

Adult	$ 10.00
Senior over 65	$ 8.00
Students	$ 6.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Facilities

Gift shop

Newport Historical Society Museum and Library

The Newport Historical Society Museum features permanent and changing exhibits, manuscript archives and a library.

Address

Newport Historical Society Museum and Library
127 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 846-8770

Fax 1 (401) 846-1853

http://www.newporthistorical.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed
Close		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	12:00

Tips

Admission is by donation.

Newport Sailing Tours

Newport Sailing Tours was founded in 1965 and runs tours of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay daily from May to October.

Typical Visit

1 hour

Old Colony and Newport Railway

The Old Colony and Newport Railway is a 90 minute train journey that offers excellent views over Narragansett Bay from the west shore of Aquidneck Island.

Cost

Adult	$ 7.50
Senior	$ 6.00
Child 13 & under	$ 5.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Schedules vary, phone for details.

Old Stone Mill

The Old Stone Mill in Touro Park in Newport is a mysterious structure. It is thought to have been built by Norsemen before the arrival of Columbus, although some say it dates to the mid 1600's.

Redwood Library and Athenaeum

The Redwood Library and Athenaeum in Newport was built in 1750 the library is the oldest lending library in the United States. The library contains more than 160,000 books, archives and manuscripts and a collection of decorative arts.

Address

Redwood Library and Athenaeum
50 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 847-0292

Fax 1 (401) 841-5680

http://redwoodlibrary.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	Closed
Close	17:30	17:30	17:30	20:00	17:30	17:30

Always closed on:

Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Tips

Donations accepted.

Rhode Island Fishermen & Whale Museum

The Rhode Island Fishermen & Whale Museum in Newport offers educational exhibits on the marine environment.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	17:00	17:00		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Rochambeau Statue and Monument

The Rochambeau Statue and Monument in King's Park in Newport commemorates the landing of the French allies in America on July 10, 1780.

Rose Island Lighthouse

The Rose Island Lighthouse was lit in 1870. The lighthouse stands one mile off shore. It was abandoned in the 1970's and early 80's but has since been restored by the Rose Lighthouse Foundation. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Child 12 & under	$ 4.00
Senior over 65	$ 4.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Facilities

Gift shop

Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium

The Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium is a marine science center devoted to the Narragansett Bay. The facility features interactive learning exhibits for children and families. This is a learning center with various programs for children and students. Visitors can get close to lobsters, sea stars, crabs, flounder, moon jellies, sea cucumbers and some funky-looking fish.

Address

Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium
175 Memorial Boulevard, Box 851
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 324-6020

Fax 1 (401) 324-6022

http://www.savebay.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00
Close						16:00	16:00

Cost

Admission Cost	$ 5.00
Child 3 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Tips

Hours vary.

Thames Museum (formerly Thames Science Center)

The Thames Museum in Newport, which was formerly known as the Thames Science Center, is an education science and technology museum. The museum is run by Thames & Kosmos who also operate a science learning retail store called Thames Science Center.

Trinity Church

The Trinity Church in Newport was built in 1726 and has been in continuous use since that time. It contains a 1733 organ once played by George Frideric Handel. The church hosts concert performances during the summer months.

Address

Trinity Episcopal Church
Queen Anne Square
Newport, RI 02840
United States

Phone 1 (401) 846-0660

Fax 1 (401) 846-8440

http://www.trinitynewport.org

Hours

May 1 to June 15

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00

June 16 to July 7

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

July 8 to September 1

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

September 2 to October 14

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

October 15 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	Closed	Closed
Close	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00

Tips

Donations accepted.

Adamsville - Gray's Store, 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.

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.

Address

Charlestown Chamber of Commerce
4945 Old Post Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
United States

Phone 1 (401) 364-3878

Fax 1 (401) 364-8794

Exeter - Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum, Rhode Island

The Tomaquag Indian Memorial Museum houses a variety of American Indian artifacts. The museum also features a large doll collection.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	Closed	Closed
Close	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Facilities

Gift shop

Narragansett - South County Museum, 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.

Address

South County Museum
Box 709
Narragansett, RI 02882
United States

Phone 1 (401) 783-5400

Fax 1 (401) 783-0506

http://www.southcountymuseum.org

Hours

May 1 to June 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close					16:00	16:00	16:00

July 1 to August 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close			16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

September 1 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	10:00	10:00	12:00
Close					16:00	16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 5.00
Senior	$ 4.00
Child 6-12	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

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.

Address

North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce
8045 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
United States

Phone 1 (401) 295-5566

Fax 1 (401) 295-5582

http://www.northkingstown.com

North Kingstown - Quonset Air Museum

(In North Kingstown, Rhode Island)

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.

Address

Quonset Air Museum
488 Eccleston Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852-7406
United States

Phone 1 (401) 294-9540

Fax 1 (401) 294-9887

http://www.theqam.org

Hours

Always closed on:

New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)

Facilities

Gift shop

North Kingstown - Smith's Castle

(In North Kingstown, Rhode Island)

Smith's Castle in North Kingstown was built in 1640 by Richard Smith. It was originally used as a trading post.

Hours

May 1 to May 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	12:00	12:00	12:00
Close					16:00	16:00	16:00

June 1 to August 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	12:00	12:00	12:00	12:00
Close				16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

September 1 to October 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	12:00	12:00	12:00
Close					16:00	16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 6.00
Child 12 & under	$ 2.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Peace Dale - Museum of Primitive Art and Culture, 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.

Address

Museum of Primitive Art and Culture
1058 Kingstown Road
Peace Dale, RI 02879-2430
United States

Phone 1 (401) 783-5711

Fax 1 (401) 783-5711

http://www.primitiveartmuseum.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	10:00	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed
Close			14:00

Tips

Open the first Saturday of each month. A $2.00 donation is requested.

Facilities

Gift shop

Portsmouth - Green Animals Topiary Garden, Rhode Island

The Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth features living sculptures called topiaries in animal forms. The garden was first developed in 1872.

Address

Green Animals Topiary Garden
380 Corys Lane
Portsmouth, RI 02871-1324
United States

Phone 1 (401) 683-1267

Fax 1 (401) 683-2226

http://www.newportmansions.org/page10001214.cfm

Hours

May 7 to October 10

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Close	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00	18:00

Cost

Adult	$ 14.00
Child 17 & under	$ 5.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Saunderstown, Rhode Island

Saunderstown is located west of Newport and is the birthplace of the famous painter Gilbert Stuart.

Saunderstown - Casey Farm

(In Saunderstown, Rhode Island)

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.

Hours

June 1 to October 15

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	9:00	Closed
Close						14:00

Cost

Adult	$ 4.00
Senior over 55	$ 3.00
Child	$ 2.00

All values are in United States Dollars

Saunderstown - Gilbert Stuart Birthplace

(In Saunderstown, Rhode Island)

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.

Address

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
815 Gilbert Stuart Road
Saunderstown, RI 02874-2911
United States

Phone 1 (401) 294-3001

Fax 1 (401) 294-3869

http://www.gilbertstuartmuseum.com

Hours

May 3 to September 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	11:00	Closed	Closed	11:00	11:00	11:00	12:00
Close	16:00			16:00	16:00	16:00	16:00

Cost

Adult	$ 7.00
Child 12 & under	$ 4.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Newport, RI Attractions

Newport Surroundings