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.
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.
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.
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.
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 with Breakers Admission
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Top hotels in West Ferry
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
It was a very nice hotel with an unusual look and feel that was refreshing.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Spa was really great.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The walls between rooms are extremely thin. I could hear conversations next door and couldn’t sleep.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
No heat. Fitness room video broken. No spa despite signage and on website
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Property has been updated nicely. Room was very clean, beds were comfy. Check in was easy. Price was great compared to other hotels in area. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
The staff were extremely helpful - easily the best part of the hotel. Also the fact that you can walk from the airport to the hotel, under a covered walkway, in about five minutes. They also offer free shuttle service to local restaurants and stores.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry
Shoreby Hill
While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum and Dutch Island.
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.
