Bowen's Ferry Landing
(Seal Watch departures)

18 Market Square
Newport, RI 02840
401-324-6020

Hours of Operation: weekends and school vacation, November through April. View schedule.

FROM THE WEST
Follow Rt 138 E over the Jamestown and Newport Bridges. After crossing the Newport Bridge, take the first exit on the right to “Scenic Newport.”

At the stop sign turn right onto Farewell St. At the second stoplight, turn right onto America’s Cup Ave. Market Square is on the right at the fifth stoplight, between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Seaman’s Church Institute. Bowens Ferry Landing is at the end of Market Square.

FROM THE EAST
From Fall River: Take 24 South, which turns into Rt 114 (West Main Road).
From Bristol: Follow Rt 114 over the Mt. Hope Bridge.

Route 114 turns right at the first stoplight after the bridge then right again onto West Main Road (still Rt 114). Continue on Rt 114 (West Main Rd) towards Newport. Rt 114 will merge with Rt 138 in Middletown.

About ¾ of a mile after merging, Rt 138 turns right at a stoplight. Turn left at the stoplight just before the rotary. Bear left towards Newport as the road splits (the right lane goes over the Newport Bridge). You are now on Farewell Street.Go through the cemeteries to the second stoplight. At the second stoplight, turn right onto America’s Cup Ave. Market Square is on the right at the fifth stoplight, between the Newport Harbor Hotel and the Seaman’s Church Institute. Bowens Ferry Landing is at the end of Market Square.

Parking
Parking is always available at the Gateway Center on America’s Cup Avenue. Turn around at the end of Market St. Turn left at the light onto America’s Cup Ave. At the fourth light, turn left. The Gateway Center is on your left. Parking is also available for up to 3 hours at the meters on the street.

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