Fort Adams
One of the largest coastal defense works built in this country, the site now allows exploration of the casemates, outerworks, parade ground, and listening tunnels beneath the walls stepintohistory.com
Point Judith Lighthouse
To get in the water from the parking lot you have to hike down a pretty steep cliff and negotiate your way through large boulders and rocks everywhere. Its a pretty decent paddle on a big day, at least it is if you paddle ... wannasurf.com
Beechwood Mansion
Take a tour of this opulent Victorian mansion and erstwhile summer home of Caroline Astor, a queen of 1890s society. Actors portray Mrs. Astor's servants and assorted high-society guests. Call for details about murder-mys... thephoenix.com
Preservation Society-newport
The society oversees nine astonishingly opulent mansions built between 1748 and 1902, all on or near Bellevue Ave: Hunter House, the Breakers, Kingscote, Château-sur-Mer, Marble House, the Elms, Chepstow, the Isaac Bel... thephoenix.com
Rosecliff
Rosecliff mansion overlooks Cliff Walk and the Atlantic Ocean. The mansion was commissioned in 1889 by a Nevada silver mytravelguide.com
South County Museum
There is a living history farm with cottage, barn and gardens with interpreters in replica clothing present four days a week. igougo.com
Touro Synagogue
The Touro Synagogue was dedicated in 1762, and serves an active congregation today. The congregation was founded in 1658 by Sephardim who fled the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal and were searching for a haven fro... americanheritage.com
Jamestown Historical Society
The society produces four public summer events to promote interest in the Town's history. The society creates summer exhibits for its museum and maintains a display case and exhibits in the Town Library. citysearch.com
The Breakers
Admission: Adults: $16.50; Children: 6-17 $4 travelandleisure.com
Newport Harbor (Goat Island)
A sight-seeing paddle through an opulent harbor to a nearby state park. Sailing and yachting are serious passions in Newport, and this harbor plays host to some of the world?s wealthiest watercraft owners. Paddling past the p... trails.com
Gilbert Stuart Birthplace
As the birthplace of an American painting master, the Gilbert Stuart Birthplace & Museum is a must-see attraction in North Kingstown. On the museum's twenty-two acres, visitors will find the 250-year-old Hammond Grist Mil... citysearch.com
Fort Wetherill
Overlooking the entrance to Narragansett Bay, Fort Wetherill was the perfect vantage point during the Revolutionary War. Formerly called Dumpling Rock, the fort was eventually named after Captain Alexander Macomb Wether... atlasobscura.com
Brenton Point State Park
In Honor of Ernest Coggeshall, Jr. 9/2/15 4/27/95 Capt. Joseph X. Jay O?Brien, Jr. 4/21/54 12/16/90 Dad, Mom and Family [ Right Side of Monument : ] James Wah Gin Wong 1918 1993 Stephen Joseph Fougere 1954 1972 John Henry Rayne... hmdb.org
Marble House
Marble House is one of the grandest of the many Newport Mansions. It's a must-not-miss among the Victorian summer &quo;cottages&quo; of the nation's Gilded Age. Belonging to William and Alva Vanderbilt, this palatial structur... 10best.com
La Farge Perry House
Circa 1852. Named after the renowned artist John La Farge and his wife Margaret Perry who resided here, this historic Victorian home was built in 1852. La Farge Perry House is an elegant inn offering luxury and romance. Th... iloveinns.com
National Museum Of American Illustration
The National Museum of American Illustration (NMAI) was founded in 1998 by Judy A. G. Cutler and Laurence S. Cutler, to house their art collection from the 'Golden Age of American Illustration.' The Museum venue is Vernon... museumland.net
Smith's Castle
During the 18th century, large plantations dotted the Narragansett shoreline from Wickford south to Point Judith and west to Connecticut. Richard Smith, Jr. was one of the first of the so-called Narragansett Planter... americanheritage.com