Regarded as the largest, most sophisticated fortress in North America, the historic Fort Adams stands guard at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. Visitors to the fort will observe spectacular views of Newport harbor and the bay.

Tours run 75 minutes in duration and travel from the top of the fort walls, all the way down to the underground tunnels.

Nearly 190 years of American history and French military culture, architecture, and engineering are on display.

Golf cart “hard hat” tours explore the Fort Adams Advanced Southern Redoubt, dubbed “The Lost Fortress”. Guests may also tour the Eisenhower summer house, once home to commanding officers. Youth overnight stays within soldiers’ quarters are offered. Lucky visitors will catch a Civil War reenactment.

90 Fort Adams Drive, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI, Phone: 401-841-0707

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