Places to Go & Things to Do
Each stop the Jamestown Newport Ferry makes around Narragansett Bay offers a different and fun experience.
Jamestown Village Home of the Jamestown Newport Ferry! Jamestown is a wonderful place to spend a few hours or an entire day. The historic downtown village has a quaint mix of shops and restaurants all within walking distance of the Ferry landing. Or, bring your bike and explore the island’s beautiful parks and beaches. Stunning harbor views and friendly people make Jamestown a stop everyone will enjoy.
Rose Island Lighthouse One mile offshore in the middle of Narragansett Bay lies Rose Island. The fully restored and functional lighthouse is a living piece of maritime history. Both the Rose Island light station and Ft. Hamilton are open for guided tours daily between 10 am and 4 pm from July 1st through Labor Day. Other activities include beachcombing, fishing, bird watching and swimming (no lifeguard). Picnic tables and public toilets are available. Landing fees are $4 adults, $3 children ages 6-12 and seniors 65 and older. ($1 off with ferry ticket). Children under 6 and RILF members are not charged.
Fort Adams State Park One of the largest seacoast fortifications built in the US, Fort Adams provides a visual record of military history for the 1820’s to the end of WWII. The walls of the fort, the ”listening tunnels,” and panoramic views of Narragansett Bay combine to make this an interesting and educational stop. Guided tours are available daily on the hour from 10 am to 4 pm beginning in mid-May. Admission is $10 adults, kids 5 and under admitted free. ($1 off with ferry ticket).
While at Fort Adams State Park, you can also visit the Museum of Yachting or rent a sailboat or kayak from Sail Newport.
Bowen's Wharf Specialty shops, restaurants, art galleries, and an active waterfront make this a perfect place for people watching, yacht-viewing, shopping, dining and enjoying the “City by the Sea.” From Bowen’s Wharf a great deal of Newport’s waterfront history and culture is within walking distance.
Perrotti Park Perrotti Park is located on America’s Cup Avenue between the Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina and the Marriott Hotel. This is also home to RIPTA’s Newport-Providence Ferry. Next door, the Newport Gateway Center offers a wealth of tourist information. Trolleys, busses, cabs, and tour companies are all on hand here.
Festivals & Events
Newport Yachting Center
Just a short walk from ferry stops in Newport at Perrotti Park and Bowen's Wharf
28th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off, June 6, 2009
Nantucket Nectars Summer Music Series: Hot summer nights on the waterfront with live music, featuring a diverse range of national and regional artists. Expect an eclectic mix of blues, rock, folk, country, pop and anything in between! Confirmed for the 2009 Series so far are Los Lobos and Susan Tedeschi...stay tuned for the additions of more great acts.
Newport Arts Festival, August 29-30
Newport Waterfront Irish Festival, September 5 - September 7
Newport International Boatshow, September 11 - 14
Stop & Shop Taste of Rhode Island, October 3 - October 4
International Oktoberfest, October 10 - October 12
Music Festivals at Fort Adams
Newport Folk Festival, July 31 - August
JVC Jazz Festival, August 7 - August 9
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