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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (8+)
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
Newport Sunset Sail on Schooner Adirondack
Our pick of the best West Ferry Hotel Deals
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
"We stay at this hotel several times a year and we always have a wonderful time perfect location and the staff is all extremely friendly and helpful"
Reviewed on 16 June 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
"need car to move around and no breakfast on site. but clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
"Poor experience for a $900 a night, 4-star resort. Will summarise my 2-night stay: - Hour long delay with check-in, didn't contact me when room was ready even though they said the would. - Neighbours below me shagging their brains out throughout the night. Could hear EVERYTHING in explicit detail ..."
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
"Staff was so kind. Room was very clean. Would stay here again"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
"Second time staying here and it was just as great as the first time!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Wayfinder Newport
"Clean room and friendly staff. Shuttle was great to get you downtown and enjoy the waterfront. Fun lobby and bar area to sit and socialize. Less than optimal features include: The building was cut up with a few stairs in between each wings, so it wasn’t handicapped accessible. Additionally, you couldn’t ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in West Ferry
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
Shoreby Hill
While visiting Shoreby Hill, you might make a stop by sights like Jamestown Fire Memorial Museum and Dutch Island.
Jamestown Shores
When in Jamestown Shores, you can plan a visit to Naval War College Museum and Wickford Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
