West Ferry
Jamestown
Visit West Ferry
Popular places to visit
Beavertail State Park
Enjoy a trip to Beavertail State Park and popular activities like 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 with a stop at Beavertail Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Head's Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Head's Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Jamestown. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
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
Wickford, RI: Narragansett Bay Seal-Watching Tour by Boat
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
90 Minute Scenic Newport Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)
Top hotels in West Ferry
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
A nice hotel with clean, comfortable rooms. The restaurant breakfast is excellent, especially the omelets. The staff is friendly.
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
You need to improve the kitchen. No fruit at 10:00 am is unacceptable. The bakery person who made our coffee was pleasant. Spa nail tech is excellent ! The indoor pool is so tiny. And no steam room or hot tub in the spa. Overall I’d not rate it the 4 stars. Maybe 3
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Staff
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Hammetts Hotel
Room size was about 15' x 15' (225 SF), including bathroom. Would suffice for a private European youth hostel, not designed or apportioned or comfort. No chair, no table, no closet, no towel hangers, no floor lamp, no fridge, no microwave, etc. Very poor interior room lighting, poor bathroom lighting, ...
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Great location
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Beautiful hotel. Clean and friendly staff. Near many attractions. My family enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on Apr 2, 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Jamestown Shores and surrounding area, you can visit Conanicut Island Sanctuary and Naval War College Museum.
