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Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams State Park

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Set against the picturesque backdrop of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, Fort Adams State Park is a popular recreation area for swimming, sailing, fishing, and field games. The park also has a historic character thanks to sprawling Fort Adams, and is the home of major music festivals each summer.

80 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840

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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Discover the beauty of Newport, Rhode Island, and its historical mansions on a trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Also included is admission to The Breakers, a Vanderbilt mansion and U.S. National Historic Landmark.

2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours
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Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

See the historical and picturesque sights of Newport, Rhode Island, on this trolley tour that takes you past more than 150 points of interest along Ocean Drive, Bellevue Avenue, Cliff Walk, and more. Check out the colonial architecture and admire the mansions of the United States' Gilded Age.

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Take in Rhode Island’s scenic shoreline on a scenic sightseeing cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Aboard an open-air, fully restored lobster boat, enjoy a narrated tour as you pass Newport and Jamestown harbor fronts, and see landmarks like Fort Adams, Newport Bridge, and the famous Clingstone house. Your afternoon trip includes a Rhode Island-styled refreshment, as well as a cash bar.

1 hour 15 minutes
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Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

Gansett Cruises offers a comfortable, entertaining and informative tour of the Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. Our vessel, Gansett, is a wooden 1969 lobster fishing boat that has been beautifully restored and maintained. We look forward to serving you complimentary Mimosas in the morning in addition to our cash bar options and local favorites such as Del's frozen soft Lemonade and Yacht Club Soda. Sit back and relax while your Captain, Crew and Tour Guide take you through Newport's rich coastal history.

1 hour 15 minutes
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Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Boston to Newport Small-Group Day Trip with Breakers & Marble House Admission

Escape the hustle of the city and get away to the tranquility of Newport, Rhode Island, on a guided, small-group day tour from Boston. This quaint coastal town, known as America’s First Resort, is the perfect getaway and just 70 miles south of Beantown. Explore the Breakers mansion, the most grandiose of Newport’s summer mansions. Visit attractions like the Ocean Drive Historic District, the St Mary’s Church complex and the U.S. Naval War College, among others. Hotel pickup and drop-off plus a snack, guidebook and discount offer card are included.

11 hours
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Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat

Newport Afternoon Sightseeing Sail on Classic Sailboat

Sail on a classic sailboat in Newport, RI, and enjoy a sightseeing sailing experience around Narragansett Bay. Pass by many iconic sights during the sail, including Newport's historic lighthouses and landmarks, bridges, mansions and more! We'll even see Newport Bridge, New England's largest suspension bridge from the water. Relax on deck of Schooner Madeleine, a beautiful classic sailboat, as the crew raises sail. Drinks are available for purchase onboard and guests are welcome to bring a snack. This sightseeing sailing experience is great for locals and those visiting Newport in the spring, summer and fall.

1 hour 30 minutes

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore scenic Newport, Rhode Island at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour. Listen to enriching background on iconic historic mansions like the Bellevue House, the Elms, and the unmissable Vanderbilt estate known as The Breakers and visit public beaches and picturesque parks. Follow a live GPS map that works offline with customer support.

1 to 2 hours
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Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

Ocean Drive Historic District: A Newport Self-Guided Driving Tour

While many Newport visitors cram onto slow-moving tour buses, you won’t join them with this self-guided audio tour. Driving the mansion-packed Ocean Drive Historic District at your pace, you’ll explore from Cornelius Vanderbilt to Jay Leno, from the Cliff Walk to America’s Cup. Stop and start as you like, or even take the tour at home—there’s no wrong way to step back into Newport's Gilded Age.

45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes

Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Bundle Tour

Ultimate Newport Self-Guided Bundle Tour

Visit historic, coastal Newport at your own pace during this attraction-packed, self-guided tour. Follow a carefully chosen itinerary and live GPS map, with stops at celebrated mansions like the Bellevue House, the chateau-inspired Elms, and the iconic Vanderbilt home, the Breakers, plus natural sights like Easton’s Beach and Fort Adams State Park.

3 to 5 hours
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Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Newport Open Air Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)

Experience Newport's only open air trolley tour with breath-taking views of Ocean Drive and the Gilded Age mansions along Bellevue Ave and the Cliff Walk. This narrated tour covers 150 points of interest including Newport's Gilded Age, Colonial era, and Naval History . Shopping, dining, boat tours, lighthouses, sunsets and Newport's best activities of today are also explained See TV and movie sets come to life such as Hocus Pocus 2, HBO's The Gilded Age, and classics such as Amistad, True Lies, The Great Gatsby, and a dozen others. Your guide also explains how to navigate the city on your own and the best places to park for free.

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard Rum Runner II

Newport Sightseeing Boat Tour aboard Rum Runner II

Step aboard a classic boat and get a great overview of Newport’s historic waterfront, Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay. This tour is fully narrated and includes passing by all the iconic sites Newport has to offer from the water. Sightsee along the shoreline, see some Newport mansions, see Fort Adams and some of the largest private yachts that summer in Newport.

1 hour 15 minutes

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Newport Scenic Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat Rum Runner II

Newport Scenic Sunset Cruise on Classic Boat Rum Runner II

Enjoy a scenic sunset cruise aboard a classic yacht, Rum Runner II. See views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay from the water. Please note this is not a narrated cruise. Check with the ticket booth staff to purchase beverages before getting underway.

1 hour

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Morning Mimosa Sightseeing Sail on Schooner Madeleine in Newport

Morning Mimosa Sightseeing Sail on Schooner Madeleine in Newport

Start your day with a morning sightseeing sail around Newport on a classic sailboat. Sailing aboard Schooner Madeleine is a great experience for friends and family to see all the iconic waterfront sights of Newport and Narragansett Bay. Sail by the Newport Bridge, which is the largest suspension bridge in New England, see historic lighthouses, Fort Adams, Newport's mansions, Hammersmith Farm and more from the water. Watch the crew raise sail and relax on deck with a mimosa. Once the sails are up, guests will enjoy sailing around the bay powered by the wind. This is a classic Newport experience that's great for friends and family, locals and visitors that want to see all that Newport has to offer from the water!

1 hour 30 minutes

Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter - 3 person Mansion Tour

Scenic Tour of Newport, RI By Helicopter - 3 person Mansion Tour

Enjoy a 12-minute Mansion Tour of Newport, RI for groups up to 3 passengers. A truly unique perspective above the treasures of Newport awaits you on this tour. Take in captivating views of Aquidneck Island, Rose Island, the mighty Newport Bridge, and Ocean Drive. Soar over miles of the most beautiful coastline in the country. Enjoy breathtaking views of Rosecliff Mansion, Marble House, The Elms and many other famous residences. Get up close and personal with Hammersmith Farm, the Kennedy’s Newport summer home, and of course experience The Breakers, all from your front row seat in the sky.

12 minutes
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Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)
Afternoon Grand Tour | Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI
Morning Mimosa Cruise with Gansett Cruises in Newport, RI

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