# Fort Adams State Park Thanksgiving Coastal Fortress & Bay Walk

> Event for families in the Providence–Warwick area (RI / MA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Fort Adams State Park, 90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840
- Ages: All ages (Paved harbor-front Bay Walk, open grassy parade grounds, and panoramic views)
- Price: Free park grounds access and coastal walking trail; optional guided historic fortress tours available
- Organizer: Fort Adams Trust & Rhode Island State Parks
- Official page: https://www.fortadams.org/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Explore coastal Rhode Island's grandest defensive landmark at Fort Adams State Park during Thanksgiving weekend. Situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor, Fort Adams is the largest coastal fortification in North America, boasting massive granite walls, underground listening tunnels, and sweeping panoramic views across Narragansett Bay and Newport's sailing fleet. Families can enjoy the scenic 2.2-mile paved Bay Walk loop encircling the peninsula, feeling crisp salty breezes while children watch naval vessels, lobster boats, and graceful gulls glide across the water. The expansive parade grounds offer open grassy fields perfect for family tag and harvest picnics, while historical interpretive signboards explain the engineering marvels of early 19th-century military masonry.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: The perimeter Bay Walk is fully paved and level, making it exceptional for all styles of strollers, wagons, and bicycles.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Visitor Center offers heated restrooms with diaper changing amenities; numerous grassy knolls and harbor-view picnic tables.
• Age Suitability: Wonderful for all generations, giving toddlers room to run freely while older children and parents delve into fascinating coastal history.
• Sensory Tips: Crisp coastal wind, ocean waves crashing against stone riprap, and broad open maritime vistas make for an invigorating outdoor outing.

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