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Fort Adams State Beach

90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI 02840

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The second largest bastioned fort in the U. S. Key to Narragansett Bay area defenses, 1799 to 1945. Designed to be the most heavily armed fort in America and to garrison 2,400 troops. Three tiers of guns defended Narragansett Bay's ... more on Visitrhodeisland.com

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Also, the best views of Newport harbor are from the top of the citadel. more on TripAdvisor

Just a short drive or a water taxi ride across Newport Harbor stands the largest coastal fortification in the United States. more on igougo

If you &#146re in Newport, Rhode Island and you are looking for an inexpensive way to spend a few hours exploring some of our Nation &#146s history, then a stop at the more on Epinions.com

If you cannot take a tour you can walk around the outside of the fort which offers you great views of the East Passage, Jamestown, the Bridge, Rose and Goat Islands, and the downtown area. more on TripAdvisor

The coastal views are fantastic. more on TripAdvisor

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My wife had just graduated from US Navy ODS earlier, and her parents and I decided to check out Fort Adams before we headed back to our hotel. First of all, there is very little information posted on ... more on TripAdvisor

Fort Adams is an absolutely gorgeous civil war era fort at the entrance to Newport Harbor. The park itself is quite vast, containing the actual fort structure, old batteries, a naval housing developme ... more on TripAdvisor

Colonial era through modern times vast fort complex located at the entrance to Newport Harbor. You must take the for a fee ($10) tour to visit inside the fort - and it is well worth it. Tour takes abo ... more on TripAdvisor

The Fort Adams guided tour (only way to see the fort) is well worth the time. Our guide (Steve Merino) was extremely well versed in both the history of the fort, its activities and Newport at the time ... more on TripAdvisor

This place is amazing. It is one of the biggest forts you could ever imagine. The design and layout of the fort is so interesting and the reasoning behind it's design is quite ... more on TripAdvisor

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This hilly point, jutting into Newport harbor, is named for President John Adams and is one of the largest seacoast fortifications in the country. Vis itors can swim, fish or picnic. Tours are offered during the summer. Music festivals, ... more on KidsPlayParks