Explore Newport's Most Popular Sites For Free This Weekend

NEWPORT, RI — Looking for something fun to do this weekend? If you're a resident of Newport County, you can explore some of Newport and Bristol's most popular sites and attractions this weekend for free. A total of 19 places including the rail explorers and the historic Newport mansions will offer free or reduced admission to local residents and hospitality workers from Saturday to Monday.

To attend, simply show a proof of residency, such as a driver's license, or a proof of hospitality employment like a business card, employee ID or pay stub. Hours of admission and discounts vary by location.

Here's the list of organizations and businesses that are participating in Newport and Bristol:

NEWPORT COUNTY

• Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard
  • Half-price wine tasting Sunday and Monday
  • 401-635-8486
• Greenvale Vineyards
  • Free wine tasting Sunday and Monday
  • 401-847-3777
• Historic Fort Adams
  • Free guided tours Sunday and Monday
  • 401-841-0707
• International Tennis Hall of Fame
  • Free admission Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • 401-849-3990
• Museum of Newport History
  • Free admission Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • 401-841-8770
• Newport Artillery Company & Museum
  • Free admission 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
• Newport Art Museum
  • Free admission Saturday and Sunday (closed Monday). Docent-led spotlight tour at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Register online.
  • 401-848-8200
• Newport Mansions, The Preservation Society of Newport County
  • Free admission on Saturday, Sunday and Monday to: The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House, & Rosecliff
  • 10 percent discount on Newport Mansions Store Purchases
  • 401-847-1000
• Newport Vineyards & Winery
  • Free tour and half-price wine tasting on Sunday and Monday.
  • 401-848-5161
• Norman Bird Sanctuary Hiking Trails & Natural History Museum
  • Free trail admission on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • 401-846-2577
• RailExplorers
  • 15 percent discount on rail tours on Monday
  • 877-833-8588
• Redwood Library & Athenaeum
  • Free admission Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • 401-847-0292
• Rough Point
  • Free admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
  • 401-847-8344
• Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium at Easton’s Beach
  • Free admission on Sunday and Monday. limit six people per visit.
  • 401-324-6020
• Touro Synagogue
  • Free admission to the synagogue on Sunday and Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with tours every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • 401-847-4794
• Whitehorne House Museum
  • Free admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
  • 401-847-8344
• Audubon Society of RI Nature Center & Aquarium
  • Free admission on Sunday and Monday, limit four people per visit
  • 401-949-5454
• Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
  • Free admission Saturday and Sunday
  • 401-253-2707
• Linden Place
  • Free admission Saturday, Sunday and Monday
  • 401-253-0390