West Ferry Travel Guide

Jamestown

Claiborne Pell Bridge - Rhode Island
Claiborne Pell Bridge - Rhode Island

Popular places to visit

Love the formations here!

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 State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views

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.

Fort Wetherill State Park
Jamestown Windmill featuring a windmill

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.

Jamestown Windmill
View of the Beavertail Light lighthouse near Jamestown on Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, with a bright blue sky and white clouds; Shutterstock ID 111301682

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.

Beavertail Lighthouse

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.

Mackerel Cove

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.

Dutch Island

Things to do

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

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Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

฿534
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100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

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Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

฿251
per adult
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

฿424
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

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Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in West Ferry

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is ฿3,667 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
฿3,667
฿4,180 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (970 reviews)
The in-hotel restaurant is awesome, the staff is amazing. Excellent place to stay.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG

2.5 out of 5
901 Jefferson Blvd Warwick RI
The price is ฿2,766 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿2,766
฿3,153 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
Carpet very dirty with food crumbs and lint. Wallpaper pealing. Not there for breakfast. AC and heat worked well. Front desk lovely help.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Harbor Island Resort

4 out of 5
1 Goat Island Newport RI
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,163 reviews)
Amenities and helpful staff

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Newport Harbor Island Resort
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

2 out of 5
351 W Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is ฿3,143 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,143
฿3,583 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,560 reviews)
Very clean, great breakfast.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is ฿4,062 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
฿4,062
฿5,890 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,373 reviews)
Check in was easy and location was perfect.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
400 Knight St Warwick RI
The price is ฿3,032 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,032
฿3,457 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great room, comfy beds, helpful staff! The 24hr was very relaxing

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry

Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge Jamestown, RI

Shoreby Hill

While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Dutch Island and Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum.

Shoreby Hill
Clingstone house in Narragansett Bay, near Jamestown, Rhode Island

The Dumplings

If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.

The Dumplings
Mackeral Cove Beach and Dutch Island Harbor at Narragansett Bay panorama aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA.

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.

Jamestown Shores

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