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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
Activities

Newport: Newport Mansions Ticket - 1, 2 or 3 Mansions

Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission

Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise of Narragansett Bay from Newport

Newport, RI: Lighthouse and Mimosa Cruise

Newport Trolley Tour - Viking Scenic Overview

Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)
Our pick of the best West Ferry Hotel Deals

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Incredibly clean and good sized room. The staff goes out of their way to be friendly. This place is obviously run by real hospitality pros.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
This was a wonderful place to stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
I had an amazing stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
It was close to Rusty's and the Mission Diner
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Comfortable, spacious, and a surprisingly good restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Newport Harbor Island Resort
The hotel was beautiful and staff was very pleasant and professional. Lots of friendly smiles!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry

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

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 Naval War College Museum and North Kingston Town Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
