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Tours of the Fort

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Tour Historic Fort Adams

Open For Guided Tours in March:
Guided Tours on Saturdays & Sundays:*
11am, 1pm & 3pm

Daily Tours Begin April 1st.

*Weather and Events Permitting

Our traditional guided tour takes you from the top of the Fort walls to the depths of the underground listening tunnels.

On a Guided Tour you will:

  • Enter the Quarters where officers and their families lived.
  • Enter both restored and un-restored areas and learn about the Trusts past and future plans for restoration. 
  • Explore some of the most complex land defenses in the United States
  • Delve beneath the walls of the Fort into our underground tunnels.
  • Experience over 200 years of American history, military culture, architecture & engineering.

2024 Guided Tour Admission

Adult $20 $5 OFF Military, Seniors & College Students
Children FREE Age 5 & under
Youth $10 Ages 6-17
Family $50 2 adults & up to 4 youth
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On a Self-Guided Tour, you will:

  • Explore the 6 1/2 Parade Field at the center of this National Historic Landmark
  • Ascend to the scenic overlook for a breathtaking view of Newport Harbor & Narragansett Bay.
  • Enter the Restored Casemates which house informational panels and displays
  • View areas of past and future restoration.
  • Experience over 190 years of American History, military culture, architecture & engineering.
  • Does NOT include access to the underground tunnels

SELF-GUIDED TOURS AVAILABLE  WEEKENDS (Through Nov. 30) 10AM-2PM
(2:00PM LAST ENTRY)

 

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2024 Self Guided Tour Admission*
Adult $10
Children FREE Age 5 & under
Youth $5 Ages 6-17
Family $30 2 adults & up to 4 youth

* All tours are primarily outdoors. Please dress accordingly and understand that tours may be canceled due to weather.

TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN PERSON
IN THE FORT ADAMS TRUST BUILDING

Additional Tour Options

July 4th Weekend through Labor Day
Friday-Monday @ 10:30am

Enjoy a ride around the Park in our 6-Passenger Golf Cart. This 90 minute tour, throughout Historic Fort Adams and Fort Adams State Park, highlights Fort’s Adams outer land defenses, the Advanced Southern Redoubt, the Eisenhower House (access dependent upon private event schedule), the old post cemetery, the Bennington Memorial, and Endicott era (1900) gun emplacements.

 

CAUTION: This tour drives over some rough and uneven terrain. Anyone with neck, back or mobility issues should consider those health concerns prior purchasing a ticket.

GENERAL ADMISSION: $30

July 4th Weekend through Labor Day:
Friday-Monday at 2:30pm
Grab a Fort Adams hard hat and experience Fort Adams extensive underground tunnels and land defenses. Highlighting the most complex land defenses in America, this tour takes visitors through MORE tunnels then ever before, including many areas rarely seen by the general public.

ADMISSION:
Adults $25 – Youth $20
Tours are primarily outdoor involving nearly 1 mile of walking. Proper dress and footwear required. Heavy snow/ rain may modify or cancel tours.

Evenings 8pm-Midnight
Thursday, June 8th – Thursday, July 13th –
Thursday, August 10th  – Friday, October 20th

Join the Fort Adams Trust staff and our volunteer team of expert paranormal investigators on a four-hour exploration of Historic Fort Adams.  Hear some of the stories that have inspired the rumors and experience the paranormal side of Fort Adams for yourself.

$40 per person.  25 people Capacity
PLEASE ARRIVE BY 8:00PM TO START YOUR INVESTIGATION!

Memorial Day through Columbus Day*
 Mondays: Self-Guided Tours 10:00am-2:00pm

Built in 1873 by the renowned Newport architects George Champlin Mason & Sons, the Eisenhower House has been witness to nearly 150 years of American history.  Originally built to house Fort Adams Commanding Officer and family, this beautiful house served as President Eisenhower’s “Summer White House” in 1958 & 1960.
* Closed for Private Events: June 19.  July 3, 17 & 31. August 7. 

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See what our Visitors are Saying About Fort Adams

Our Students had a wonderful time and learned a lot. They especially loved going down into the tunnels! Most of our students had never been to Rhode Island and really appreciated the additional background information on Newport that you gave. We look forward to coming back to Fort Adams in the future!

Kristen Wing

Kristen Wing, Springfield Central High School Gear Up Program

Thanks to our tour guide for what was called by several, ‘the best trip of the summer.’ We had a wonderful and enriching time.

Carol

Carol, Best Community Learning In Retirement

Thank you so much for your amazing hospitality during our Stay at Fort Adams. We had only positive feedback from our students. We will be back next year!

Kelly

Kelly Powers, Salve Regina University Office of Community Service