West Ferry Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Newport: Golden to Gilded Age Guided Walking Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best West Ferry Hotel Deals
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
We love this hotel!!!! Always great stay. Amazingggggggg bed! Super comfortable.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Wonderful location to Eastons Beach! We booked the double king suite, great room!! Was basically a 2 bedroom hotel. Would definitely stay again. We ate breakfast across the street at tickets and it was very good! The check in was easy, comfortable beds and coffee available in the lobbies which is ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Very clean, updated rooms! Very quiet! Good breakfast! Close to downtown Newport!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Wayfinder Newport
Nice room great place great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hammetts Hotel
Valet parking was convenient. The hotel location was great. The room itself was clean but small; like Manhattan small. Overall underwhelmed with the value based on price.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Our room with a view had a balcony...all you saw from the room was water and sky and the newport bridge...it was really beautiful. Well appointed and updated.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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 Conanicut Island Sanctuary and Naval War College Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
