Newport County Residents and Hospitality Employees See Newport Attractions for Free
Find out which sites are offering free admission to those who qualify June 18 to 20.
Newport County residents and hospitality employees can take advantage of a bunch of freebies this coming weekend. There are seventeen attractions and organizations that are granting free admission for Newport County and hospitality industry members on Saturday, June 18 through Monday, June 20. All you have to do is show proof of residency (your driver’s license or other identification with your address noted on it) or proof of hospitality employment (business card, employee ID or pay stub).
Specific dates of participation vary from location to location. Visit websites or call the individual attractions for details.
Ballard Park (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Free guided tour at 11 a.m. Meet at Hazard Road entrance.
401-619-3377
ballardpark.org
Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Complimentary wine tasting
401-635-8486
sakonnetwine.com
Gansett Cruises (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Two-for-one tickets on 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. harbor tours. Call for reservations.
401-787-4438
gansettcruises.com
Greenvale Vineyards (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Complimentary tour and tasting
401-847-3777
greenvale.com
Historic Fort Adams (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Free guided tours only
401-841-0707
fortadams.org
International Tennis Hall of Fame (Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 18–20)
Free admission. Guided tours available at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
401-849-3990
tennisfame.com
Museum of Newport History (Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 18–20)
Free admission
401-841-8770
newporthistory.org
Newport Art Museum (Sunday, June 19 only. Closed Monday)
Free admission
401-848-8200
newportartmuseum.org
Newport Mansions (Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 18–20)
The Preservation Society of Newport County
Free admission to the Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, the Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House and Rosecliff, and a 10 percent discount at all Newport Mansions stores.
401-847-1000
newportmansions.org
Newport Vineyards and Winery (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Complimentary tour and half-price tasting.
401-848-5161
newportvineyards.com
Norman Bird Sanctuary Hiking Trails and Natural History Museum (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Free admission
401-846-2577
normanbirdsanctuary.org
Save the Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium at Easton's Beach (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Free admission
401-324-6020
savebay.org/aquarium
Touro Synagogue (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20 only)
Free admission. Guided tours at noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.
401-847-4794
tourosynagogue.org
Bristol
Audubon Society of RI Environmental Education Center (Sunday and Monday, June 19–20)
Free admission (limit six persons per party)
401-245-7500
asri.org
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum (Saturday and Sunday, June 18–19 only)
Free admission
401-253-2707
blithewold.org
Linden Place (Saturday and Sunday, June 18–19 only)
Free admission
June 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
June 19, noon–4 p.m.
401-235-0390
lindenplace.org
