Fort Adams State Park
(401) 331-2211
Ocean Dr/Harrison Ave
Newport,
RI
02840
41.4895
-71.3126
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In Short
This hilly point, jutting into Newport harbor, is named for President John Adams and is one of the largest seacoast fortifications in the country. Visitors can swim, fish or picnic. Tours are offered during the summer. Music festivals, including the annual folk-and-jazz festivals draw crowds. It also hosts "Sail Newport," a nonprofit community sailing facility offering sailboat and windsurfing instruction and rentals.
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It's also home to the Museum of Yachting, which features boating artifacts from the early 1900s.
