Jamestown Shores Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Jamestown Shores
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.
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.
Activities
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket
Newport: Golden to Gilded Age Guided Walking Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
90 Min Scenic Newport Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Jamestown Shores Hotel Deals
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Everything about this place was absolutely amazing. Loved the staff who were attentive and caring.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Beautiful resort. Everything you need in one place.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The walls between rooms are extremely thin. I could hear conversations next door and couldn’t sleep.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
No heat. Fitness room video broken. No spa despite signage and on website
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
The pool and the hot tub were very clean and the sauna was the best part
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Providence Airport Warwick
The hotel was very nice, but an occupant next door was very load and up beyond 1 am!
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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 Wetherill State Park.
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
