Newport County

There is much more to Newport County besides the fabulous mansions of Newport, or yachts, or tennis. Yes, those mentioned are all here and should be seen and experienced, especially the mansions. Still, the county offers many attractions for the entire family. There is the visual appreciation of the landscape, state parks, nature trails, historic sites, museums, walking tours, bird sanctuaries and refuges, swimming, sailing, fishing, kite flying, and fine seafood restaurants. You don't have to be wealthy to get a wealth of family enjoyment here in Newport County. Come and discover for yourself. Things to See and Do Attractions Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth; on the National Register of Historic Places. Tour the vineyards and sample the delicious estate-grown award-winning wines. International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport exhibits tennis history and tennis greats memorabilia. Open daily except in July during professional tournament play. Newport Vineyard & Winery in Jamestown; award winning wines. Tastings, gift shop, tours. Historic Sites Fort Adams in Newport is a National Historic Landmark. Entertaining and educational for the entire family as you walk the six and a half acre parade grounds. Climb the fort walls for a fabulous view, enter the casements where the cannons discouraged invasions, and go to the listening tunnels beneath the fort walls. Touro Synagogue in Newport; America's oldest synagogue, established in 1763. National Historic Site. Museums Museum of Newport History at the Brick Market in Newport; begin your Newport visit here. History of Newport and its architecture. Guided walking tours. The Doll Museum in Newport; exhibits antique dolls from the 18th century to modern dolls. Variety of modern play things. Repairs, restorations, and appraisal services available. Science & Nature Related New England Aquarium in Newport; exhibiting live sea animals and fish, a touch tank, hand's-on exhibits.

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