Newport County residents and employees of the hospitality industry are invited to visit many great local attractions from Saturday, June 16 through Monday, June 18, 2018. A total of 16 attractions/organizations are participating, including three in Bristol. Visitors showing proof of residency (driver’s license or other identification with an address) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, employee ID or pay stub) will enjoy free admission or another value as noted when visiting the attractions listed below.
Specific dates of participation vary from location to location, as noted below. Please visit websites or call the individual attractions for details.
NEWPORT COUNTY
Newport Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County
401-847-1000
www.NewportMansions.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17& 18
Free admission to The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, & Rosecliff; 10% discount at all Newport Mansions Stores. Limited admission tours included on a space available basis.
Ballard Park
401-619-3377
www.ballardpark.org
Sunday, June 17
Free admission. Hike through Ballard Park as staff shares history and points out unique features. Wear sturdy shoes. Meet at 21 Hazard Road at 10 am.
Historic Fort Adams
401-841-0707
www.FortAdams.org
Sunday & Monday, June 17 & 18
Free guided tours
International Tennis Hall of Fame
401-849-3990
www.TennisFame.com
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17 & 18
Free admission
Guided tours available at 11 am & 2 pm Saturday & Sunday.
Miantonomi Memorial Park
259 Hillside Avenue
Sunday, June 17
11 am – 2 pm Miantonomi Tower, the highest point in Newport will be open to the public, offering a spectacular view.
Museum of Newport History
401-841-8770
www.NewportHistory.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17 & 18
Free admission
Norman Bird Sanctuary Hiking Trails & Natural History Museum
401-846-2577
www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17 & 18
Free admission
Redwood Library & Athenaeum
401-847-0292
redwoodlibrary.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17 & 18
Free admission
Rough Point
401-847-8344
www.NewportRestoration.org
Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17
Free admission
Self-guided tours 9:30 am – 5 pm
Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium at Easton’s Beach
401-324-6020
www.SaveBay.org/Aquarium
Sunday & Monday, June 17 & 18
Free admission
Limit six persons per visit
Touro Synagogue
401-847-4794
www.TouroSynagogue.org
Sunday & Monday, June 17 & 18
Free admission
Loeb Visitor Center 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Synagogue Tours 10 am – 1:30 pm, every half-hour on the hour
BRISTOL
Audubon Society of RI Nature Center & Aquarium
401-949-5454
www.asri.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 16, 17 & 18
Free admission
Limit 4 persons per party
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
401-253-2707
www.Blithewold.org
Saturday & Sunday, June 16 & 17
Free admission
Linden Place
401-253-0390
www.LindenPlace.org
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, June 6, 17 & 18
Free admission
