Fort Adams Military Engineering Tour in Newport

Explore Fort Adams with a guide who treats its architecture as a military engineering puzzle. At each stop, consider how the feature in front of you would thwart an attack, building a picture of a fort designed to withstand naval fleets.

• Discover seven overlapping defenses built around elevation, angles, earthworks, and artillery fields
• Explore underground tunnels and defensive strongholds
• Stand where soldiers manned artillery protecting Newport Harbor
• Capture views overlooking Narragansett Bay

Important details

• Show ID for military, senior, or student admission.
• Present proof of Fort Adams Trust membership upon arrival for member admission.
• Present Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) verification at check-in for Museums for All admission.
• The route includes uneven surfaces, stairs, and historic masonry.
• Much of the route is wheelchair accessible, but uneven dirt and grass areas may require assistance. The overlook and underground tunnels are not wheelchair accessible.
• Take all trash, recycling, and personal belongings with you when you leave. The park has no public trash cans.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour and check in at the welcome desk. Tours depart promptly; late arrivals may not be able to join.