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.
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.
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.
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+)
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport Trolley Tour with Breakers Mansion - Viking Tours
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Top hotels in Jamestown Shores
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
For the price, the rooms and properties were quite worn, beds uncomfortable, water rusty on check in - and the walls were very thin. Location is excellent - Walking distance from all the things you'd want to see. It's Probably a great spot if you're planning to go to the bars and need a place to ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Hotel was very clean with good mattress! Super comfortable and the breakfast was well worth the nominal extra cost. The bar even had a Jazz ensemble on Saturday nite and they were excellent! Very unexpected to have entertainment! Would stay here again!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Great location. Clean and comfortable. Pool was a bit cloudy. Would stay again
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wayfinder Newport
Clean room. Nice space. Good location. Convenient shuttle!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Great resort , highly recommend
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hammetts Hotel
Great location. Nice, clean, well kept hotel with restaurant on site.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Jamestown Shores
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 Fort Getty Park.
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
