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
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Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Staff
Reviewed on 1 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
The room could use some upgrades such as USB outlets, the fridge should have been in its place instead of the floor. Suite was an upgrade for the stay due to issues with water heater, it was clean and’s spacious.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
The room and service were excellent. No problems at all. Even the mattresses were comfortable. All areas of the hotel, both inside the room and in the hallways and common areas, were clean and fresh. (I did not use the pool or hot tub, but enjoyed having that option.) Breakfast could have more plant-based ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Great pool!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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 Watson Farm and Naval War College Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
