Explore Miantonomi Park on Sundays This August

On Sundays through the month of August, the Miantonomi Tower will once again be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., allowing visitors to climb to the highest point on Aquidneck Island.

The City of Newport and Aquidneck Land Trust have announced the Second Annual Miantonomi Exploration Days, where patrons are encouraged to explore the trails, wildlife and historic sites in Newport’s largest park.

Established as a World War I memorial park, Miantonomi Park includes Miantonomi Hill, the highest point in Newport. The Hill, once the seat of power for the Narragansett tribe, has housed British colonial light beacons, Revolutionary War fortifications, and a 1929 memorial tower designed by famed architectural firm Meade, McKim and White.

In addition to exploring the park with their families, visitors are encouraged to take selfies while enjoying their day at Miantonomi and share them to social media using the hashtag #nptexplorationdays. Those who do share their pictures will have the opportunity to be featured on the City of Newport’s official Instagram account.