It is considered one of the ten best examples of residential colonial architecture in America. The former home of two Rhode Island governors, the building also was the headquarters of Admiral deTernag, commander of the French Naval Forces during the American Revolution. The park has an ample grassy area for picnicking, fishing, and active recreation. It is within easy walking distance of the Gateway Center parking facility and the harbor shopping district. A paved road and two concrete sidewalks extend east from the circle in front of the Sheraton Islander Hotel to the west side of the causeway and Newport Harbor.
Curbside parking is available.
Located on the east side of the causeway, this site consists of a paved road, two concrete sidewalks, two paved parking areas, and an area of large rocks on the shore. It extends west from Washington Street to the east side of the causeway to Newport Harbor and just south of Storer Park. Located just south of Long Wharf, this site is a small linear park hugging downtown Newport Harbor. There are park benches and a scenic view of the Newport boating scene. Located off Thames Street, between Mill and Pelham Streets, Bowen's Wharf has been at the heart of Newport's commercial waterfront since the seventeenth century.