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4.1 (15 reviews)

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R- D.

It was wonderful to visit this park and structure I've seen so many t.v. shows about it. The columns are cylindrical which I never realized. It was nice to just sit in front of it on a park bench and wonder. I understand there is a museum dedicated to it but we did not investigate it. We did visit the Newport Historical Society Museum which has information about this structure and explains why dating it and it's use is so conflicting/controversial.

Jeff H.

An awesome historical and beautiful place to relax away from the crowded wharf area! A very interesting and mysterious stone tower sits in the middle of the park next to a really cool bronze statue. The old trinity church is at the top the hill and it gives great views around. One of my favorite parks to stroll through on the way back from the wharf.

Kris W.

we visited this park today, to check out new port tower. it was most impressive. it was like the stonehenge of rhode island. i took a lot of pictures. when it gets warmer i want to go back and do a paranormal investigation. there is a museum near new port towers, i think it was closed. next time we go, i will check it out. they have benches in the park, for picnics.

Brian S.

Stones that hold a mystery Touro park is a small park located right off Bellevue Ave in the middle of Newport. A pleasant little place that would be unnoticed except for the unusual stone structure that looks so incongruent among the fine old houses. It's usually called the Old Stone Mill but also goes but the names of Round Tower, Newport Tower or Mystery Tower. Nobody really knows what the hell it is or where it came from. It's made of rough stone and has a diameter of over 20 feet and is supported by 8 cylindrical columns. A couple of small windows are in the top and it probably had a upper floor. The usual theory is that it was some kind of mill built in the 17th century, perhaps even by a relative of that famous treacherous dog Benedict Arnold. The pre Colombian Viking theory is also popular as well as the Chinese lighthouse and even the more absurd extraterrestrial nonsense. In the early 90's carbon-14 dating of artifacts connected to the tower showed dates of 1635 to 1695 so it seems it was indeed built in the 17th century. Whatever this thing is, it remains one of Newport's most mysterious structures and a very cool place to visit.

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This park is small but adds to the beauty of Newport. I like old stone mill here. It is also near a lot of restaurants and cafes.

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Cliff Walk

Cliff Walk

4.7
(564 reviews)
0.6 mi

This beautiful 3.5 mile long area in Newport has always been a favorite of thousands. You get to…read moreadmire many mansions as well as the rugged ocean hitting the gigantic rocks. Many free parking options all around the cliff walk A worthwhile sight in Newport and it's Free !

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Paradise Valley Park

Paradise Valley Park

4.8
(4 reviews)
2.3 mi

This is beautiful well kept park off the busy roads. The windmill is beautiful and it's a great…read morearea for picture taking . I walked my dog there today and it was very peaceful. There's a lovely gazebo located at the beginning of the park you can hang out and have lunch. There are benches along the path to chill on. The landscaping is always maintained beautifully . I met with a woman I went to high school with which was pretty nice while walking around the park. Your dog should be leashed at all times. There is bags to clean up after your pup. I noticed one trash can at the beginning of the path so just take note. Very peaceful. Beautiful for photography ! Enjoy!!

A park with a…read morewindmill Wind turbines are popping up all over Rhode Island. A nice and efficient way of taking advantage of the constant wind coming off of Narragansett Bay. Even though the technology has greatly improved over the years and centuries, the idea is hardly new. Wind power has been used in New England for a long time and was frequently used to power the old grist mills. A few of the old windmills managed to survive and Paradise Park has one of the finest examples still around. The mill was built back in 1810 and was used to grind corn and is a great example of a smock mill that has numerous sloped sides. It originally had four vanes but was increased to eight over the years to improve efficiency. The mill stood a bit further north in Portsmouth but was restored and moved to Paradise Park in 1990. The mill is open one day a year in Sept but can be seen all year long in the park. The rest of Paradise Park is pleasant, with a few short hiking trails and benches and places to sit and relax. Some concerts are held here in the summer and the historical society is right next door. There are a lot of parks in Rhode Island and quite a few windmills but this is the only windmill in a park that I know of. A lovely place to see a part of the past that is quickly becoming the vision of the future.

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Fort Adams State Park

Fort Adams State Park

4.2
(100 reviews)
2.0 mi

We had a fun time walking around the state park. There were some sailboat races happening on the…read morewater, and it was a breezy, clear day to walk around the outside of the fort. We will have to come back again to see the inside, it was nearing closing time when my friends and I ended up walking over so I'd be interested in seeing inside at some point.

I was incredibly disappointed with our paranormal investigation at Fort Adams. The weather was…read morebeyond unsafe--torrential rain, frequent lightning, thunder, gale-force winds, flooding, and standing water. Under those conditions, the event should have been canceled or rescheduled. Instead, guests were expected to drive through dangerous weather and then repeatedly walk between buildings on uneven terrain with some individuals carrying umbrellas, which only increased the risk during an active lightning storm. The conditions made the investigation itself nearly impossible. Because of the weather, we were only able to experience a fraction of what was advertised--probably around 25% of the normal investigation. We spent much of the evening trying to avoid the elements instead of enjoying the experience we paid for. I was also disappointed with the investigation methods. At one point, the investigator placed nearly every piece of paranormal equipment together on and around a staircase within inches of one another. Anyone with experience in paranormal investigating knows that equipment should be spaced apart to avoid interference. Unsurprisingly, one device began going off repeatedly, and it was suggested this was paranormal activity. However, it appeared much more likely that the equipment was simply interfering with itself, making the results unreliable. The biggest issue, however, was safety. The walkways were soaked, slippery, uneven, and covered with large puddles. Wind-driven rain made visibility difficult, and the constant lightning created an unnecessary risk. We returned home completely soaked to the bone (our own personal paranormal equipment that we bought with us was also soaked) from what felt like a hazardous trip both to and from the event. We genuinely questioned whether we should have been on the road at all. No event is worth risking people's safety. A reputable organization should know when conditions have crossed the line from inconvenient to dangerous and make the decision to cancel or reschedule. Instead, it felt like the priority was avoiding refunds rather than protecting guests. This was, without question, one of the most disappointing and unsafe event experiences I've ever had, and I would not recommend it based on how the situation was handled.

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The 'Fort' Stage: (Newport Jazz Fest.)
The 'Fort' Stage: (Newport Jazz Fest.)
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