Round stone tower located in Touro Park in Newport, the remains of a windmill built in the mid-17th century
General Information
Hours:
Viewable from the park at all hours; park access is generally open during daylight.
Fees:
There is no admission fee to visit the Newport Tower or Touro Park.
Pet Policy:
Leashed pets are allowed in the park but may not enter any historic buildings.
Closest cities with hotels:
Newport, RI
Seasons:
All year, especially pleasant in spring and fall.
How to Get There
From downtown Newport, RI, head north on Thames Street, then turn left onto Spring Street and enter Touro Park. The Newport Tower stands within the park near the top of Mill Street.
Overview
The Newport Tower (Old Stone Mill) in Touro Park is a round stone tower, the remains of a 17th-century windmill, though some claim it is older, such as a Viking or Portuguese relic. It stands about 22 to 23 feet in diameter on a hill above the waterfront district, near the Redwood Library.
This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Newport Tower (Rhode Island)", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0
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