West Ferry Travel Guide
Jamestown
Visit West Ferry
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Dutch Island
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Dutch Island during your travels in Jamestown. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
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's Opulent Gilded Age Homes: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Newport Colonial History: A Self-Guided Tour Off the Beaten Path
Top hotels in West Ferry
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Beautiful lobby/ room & bar. Freshly renovated. Great Stay
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Drew was great!
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Amenities and helpful staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
No hot water for night shower or in am. Very disheartening as we were traveling and a refreshing shower would be expected
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Pet-friendly
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Got there early because I had a wedding to go to and wanted to check in before the wedding and they let me with no problem really appreciated that and I had a 12 o’clock checkout on top of it. They were very accommodating.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry
Shoreby Hill
While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Dutch Island and Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum.
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
Jamestown Shores
When in Jamestown Shores, you can plan a visit to Naval War College Museum and North Kingston Town Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
