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Touro Synagogue National Historic Site
Plan Your Visit

Guided tours of the Touro Synagogue last approximately 30 minutes. Please see Operating Hours and Seasons for the tour schedule. During your tour, you will learn more about the history of the Synagogue, from its founding during colonial times up through the current restoration campaign.

The Touro Synagogue Foundation Bookstore is also open during tours.  For more about the Foundation and the Touro Synagogue, please see their website.

Newport, Rhode Island is one of America's most famous resorts, offering many activities for visitors. For more information on other activites in the city, please visit the Newport Visitor's Bureau. The Newport Gateway Visitor Center is about a ten minute walk from the Synagogue.

Peregrine Falcon  

Did You Know?
Between 1987 and 1991, over thirty peregrine falcons were released within New River Gorge. Think you saw one? If so, please contact the park wildlife biologist at (304) 465-6542.
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Last Updated: September 26, 2006 at 16:37 EST