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 music will play this year at the Newport Jazz Festival—dates are Friday, July 30, 2021 to Sunday, August 1, 2021. Let Jamestown Newport Ferry get you there!
The Annual Newport International Boat Show is September 16–19, 2021. It is one of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show in New England.
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.
