Jamestown Shores Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Head's Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Head's Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Jamestown. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Beavertail State Park
Enjoy a trip to Beavertail State Park and popular activities such as boating in Jamestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Beavertail Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Jamestown when you take a trip to Beavertail Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Mackerel Cove
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mackerel Cove during your travels in Jamestown. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunsets.
Fort Wetherill State Park
Stand on the high granite bluffs of this scenic state park and former defense battery to check out stunning coastal views and spot yachts and ships sailing by.
Jamestown Windmill
Appreciate the steadfast architecture of this 18th-century structure standing high on a hilltop in the heart of Conanicut Island and learn about its antique technology.
Things to do
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport: Schooner Sailing Tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Top hotels in Jamestown Shores
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
"We stay at this hotel several times a year and we always have a wonderful time perfect location and the staff is all extremely friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
"It was an ok choice for being next to the water, beach and good location for the Mansions and Cliffwalk."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
"We have stayed at this property many times, with different owners over the last 15 years. This most recent ownerships has updated the property with notable improvements. The room decor is newer and quite lovely. We appreciated the comfortable chairs on our deck that faced the water and the Newport ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
"Staff was so kind. Room was very clean. Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
"GOOD: Clean facilities and they had the TVs showing the World Cup in the common areas!; the room was very comfortable! Quiet and as advertised. NOT GOOD: unclear why they charge for parking (it’s a big lot and it’s not like there is street parking or other areas to park—you will have to pay to park ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Wayfinder Newport
"The restaurant was fabulous. The staff helped quickly with two small issues with the room."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Jamestown Shores
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
Shoreby Hill
While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum and Dutch Island.
West Ferry
Though West Ferry may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mackerel Cove and Newport Mansions.
