Fort Adams State Park
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Fort Adams State Park

Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fort Adams State Park contains a large 19th-century fort and surrounding lawns along Narragansett Bay. The grounds host music festivals and sailing events each year. Walk the ramparts for views across the water.

On day 7 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days

Good to know

Tickets
The park and parking are free. Fort tours are ticketed by the Fort Adams Trust.
Time needed
Two to four hours.
Best time
Summer for festivals and events.
Getting there
Drive or take the bus to the park entrance in Newport.

Itineraries with Fort Adams State Park

Day 7 of Boston, Portland and Newport in 7 Days

Rosecliff and Fort Adams

How Fort Adams State Park fits into a day.
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Fort Adams State Park questions

Is Fort Adams State Park free?

Yes. The park grounds and parking are free. Tours of the fort have a fee.

Can you tour the fort?

Guided and self-guided fort tours run on a seasonal schedule, roughly May to October.

What events happen at the park?

The park hosts the Newport Jazz Festival, the Newport Folk Festival and other outdoor events each summer.

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