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EXPERIENCE
"HISTORY YOU CAN TOUCH!"
ON OUR
GUIDED TOURS
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Aerial view of Fort Adams looking South by Billy Black
Fort Adams provides visitors with unmatched views of the Narragansett Bay and Newport Harbor. Ample areas to picnic and parking is free!
GUIDED TOUR
INFORMATION
Still the
only way inside Historic Fort Adams,
Guided tours are conducted daily, Memorial Day
thru
Columbus Day,
Every hour on the hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00
PM
ADMISSION:
$10.00 General
$5.00 Youth
(6 to 17)
5 and under FREE!
$25 Family Rate (Two adults and up to four youths)
Click
here for a discount coupon!
Make History Come
Alive for Every Member of the Family. Fun for Kids of All Ages
Tours are largely outdoors and include approximately
one mile of walking.
Proper footwear is highly recommended.
Call in advance of your visit to inquire about handicapped accessibility.
Tours are weather dependant
Please call the Gift Shop at (401) 619-4445 if the weather is questionable.
AMPLE FREE PARKING INSIDE FORT ADAMS STATE PARK
or
ENJOY A FERRY RIDE ACROSS NEWPORT HARBOR!
WATER TAXI
JAMESTOWN FERRY
LAST DAY OF DAILY TOURS OCTOBER 12th
SCHOOL AND
PRIVATE GROUP TOUR INFORMATION
Private group tours (10+ people) available year round, upon request.
2010 GROUP DISCOUNTS:
Student Rate $4
(Teachers and Adult Chaperones pay the same group rate)
Tunnel Rat Tour Rate $9
(Includes Q &A booklet, Fort Adams Pencil and Tunnel Rat Patch)
College & Senior Rate $6
Adult Rate $8
When you bring your group to Historic Fort Adams you will:
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View the Officers' Quarters.
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Ascend to the scenic overlook for a breathtaking view of Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay.
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Enter the restored casemates to view the Naval War College Museum Exhibit: "Technological Transformation and the Defenses of Narragansett Bay and the Nation, 1704-2004".
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Learn about past and future plans for restoration.
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Stroll the 6 1/2 acre parade field & walk through the complex outerworks that helped defend against land attack.
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Enter, if you dare, one of the listening tunnels beneath the walls of the Fort.
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Experience over 180 years of American History, military culture, architecture & engineering.
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Depart knowing that your tour has helped insure Fort Adams will remain for generations to come.
Important things to know before your group visit:
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Please make group reservations at least two weeks in advance to guarantee availability.
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Group tours take approximately one hour for 25 people. For larger groups allow extra time as multiple groups would depart the visitors center in a staggered formation.
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All tours depart from the Fort Adams Visitor Center, please arrive at least 15min. prior to your scheduled departure time.
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Public Restrooms are available in the Fort Adams Visitor Center (there are no bathrooms on tour).
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While groups are encouraged to bring bagged lunches, Fort Adams State Park is Carry-In/Carry-Out.
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A $25 non-refundable deposit is due prior to any group tour.
To
reserve a group tour or for additional tour information please contact our
Director of Visitor Services, Robert McCormack, in the office, at
(401) 841-0707 ex. 5 or e-mail
rmccormack@fortadams.org
