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The ramparts of Fort Adams overlooking Newport Harbor

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Visiting Fort Adams

Open seasonally on the shore of Newport Harbor, Fort Adams offers guided tours, hard hat adventures, and self-guided exploration of one of the most impressive fortifications in the United States. Here's everything you need to plan your day.

Tours & tickets

Choose your tour

From a classic guided walk to an underground hard hat adventure, there's a way to experience the fort for every kind of visitor. Reserve your spot below.

Most popular

Guided Tour

The classic Fort Adams experience

Price
From $17 · Adults
Duration
About 75 minutes

Led by a knowledgeable guide, walk the ramparts and parade field and hear the stories of the soldiers who defended Newport Harbor. The best introduction to America's largest coastal fortress.

  • Walk the ramparts with harbor views
  • Stories of fort life and coastal defense
  • Great for first-time visitors

Online booking opens soon.

New

Hard Hat Tour

Go behind the scenes — and underground

Price
From $30 · Adults
Duration
About 90 minutes

An in-depth tour into areas not open on the standard route, including the fort's listening tunnels and unrestored spaces. A favorite for history enthusiasts who want to go deeper.

  • Explore the underground listening tunnels
  • Access unrestored, off-route areas
  • Hard hat and flashlight provided

Online booking opens soon.

Self-Guided Tour

Explore at your own pace

Price
From $12 · Adults
Duration
At your own pace

Prefer to wander? Admission to the fort lets you explore the grounds and open areas on your own schedule, with signage and a map to guide the way.

  • Explore the open areas independently
  • Map and interpretive signage included
  • Ideal for return visitors

Online booking opens soon.

Members and children receive discounted admission. Become a member. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm pricing & discount details]

Hours & season

Season
Open daily, May through October
Daily tour times
10:00 AM · 12:00 PM · 2:00 PM
Last entry
One hour before closing (4:00 PM)

[PLACEHOLDER: confirm exact season dates and daily tour times with client]

Getting here

Map showing Fort Adams on the Newport peninsula

Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport, RI 02840

Directions

By car & parking

Fort Adams is located within Fort Adams State Park, a short drive from downtown Newport. Free on-site parking is available near the fort entrance. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm parking details]

By water shuttle

In the summer season, a seasonal water shuttle connects downtown Newport with the park — a scenic way to arrive by harbor. [PLACEHOLDER: confirm shuttle operator, schedule & fares]

Address

Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI 02840

Frequently asked questions

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