Stop 3 on the Jamestown Newport Ferry, Fort Adams provides a visual record of military history for the 1820s to the end of WWII. The walls of the fort, the "listening tunnels," and panoramic views of Narragansett Bay combine to make this an interesting and educational stop. Guided tours are available daily on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm beginning in late May. Jamestown Newport Ferry departures are from Alofsin Pier, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park.
View Ferry ScheduleBeavertail Lighthouse and Park
Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum
Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
Fort Wetherill State Park
The Museum of Newport History & Shop, located on Washington Square at 127 Thames Street in the 1763 Brick Market, is available to visit Tuesday through Friday 11am-3pm and Saturday and Sunday 9am-1pm. Visit NewportHistoryTours.org or call 401-841-8770. Virtual tours at https://newporthistory.org/tours.
Make your way to the Bowen's Wharf waterfront for shopping specials! Forget the mall, shop small! FREE ADMISSION and list of participating shops on Facebook.
The Jamestown Newport Ferry will have an express run to the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival, which will feature fried calamari, oysters, fish tacos, lobster rolls, signature cocktails and cold Whalers beer. Event will have live music and family fun, all beneath the Wharf’s tents.
