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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 - Assholes. Defacing a National Treasure.

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    I've been obsessed with the ocean my whole life and will jump on any chance to walk along the coast…read moreany given day. I've been here many times over the last two years but have never walked it after any snowfall. So knowing it recently snowed and that it hasn't all melted away, I immediately drove down on my first day off. I'm sure it would have been even more beautiful than it was today if I had been here just after a fresh snowfall. But it was a good glimpse of just how beautiful it could be. There were still many patches of white and the landscape was transformed by it. The cold breeze enveloped you as you walked the 3.5 miles was refreshing like chugging a cold beer on a hot summer day. It's an easy stroll even on the "rougher" terrain. Any hiking shoes would easily help you traverse the whole 3.5 miles. You get to see many of the historical and private mansions along the coast. And if you're curious to see more of them, continue onto the main road at the end of the cliff walk and see them from there (lots of information posted along the way too!) Parking during off-season is plentiful and free. Good luck during the rest of the year finding parking when crowds really pack this place...

    This is a beautiful walk, about 3.5 miles long, and about 75% of it is very easy. You can see some…read moreof the famous Newport mansions including The Breakers, Marble House, and Rosecliff. There are also great views of the Atlantic. On the downside, it can be very crowded and it's fairly narrow in spots. (I was going to put in an offer on the Breakers mansion, which has 70 rooms, 48 bedrooms and 27 fireplaces but thought it might be too drafty!!!). Newport is a great place to visit, and if you arrive on a decent day, it's worthwhile to take a walk on the Cliff Walk!

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    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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