Newport Tower
Old Stone Mill
A round stone tower in Touro Park, often linked to Vikings, but in fact a 17th-century windmill, full of legend.
The Newport Tower, also known as the Old Stone Mill, is a round stone tower in Touro Park supported by eight columns. Archaeology and radiocarbon dating show it was the base of a windmill built in the 17th century by colonial governor Benedict Arnold. Yet a long-standing legend holds that it was built by Vikings or medieval seafarers, and this draws many curious visitors. The park is free, and it sits beside the mansions and art museum of Bellevue Avenue, making it an easy stop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Newport Art Museum
- Redwood Library and Athenaeum
- St. Mary's Church
- International Tennis Hall of Fame
- Touro Synagogue
- Trinity Church
- Kingscote
- Thames Street