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.
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.
Activities
Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley Tour with Breakers Admission
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 8+ only)
90 Minute Scenic Newport Narrated Trolley Tour (Ages 8+)
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport Gilded Age Trolley Tour w/ Breakers Ticket (Age 8+)
Our pick of the best Jamestown Shores Hotel Deals
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Old(er) hotel that has been upgraded. Beds and pillows were comfy. Twice management came to see if I was smoking (I wasn’t) and twice housekeeping came while I was drying my hair. Seems like the noise of the hairdryer would have been pretty noticeable? The room next to me partied until 5am. Perhaps ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hammetts Hotel
Excellent hotel & staff. After trying to re-boot the tv cable box several times with no success I was quickly moved to a new corner room with amazing views (and a cable box that worked fine)). Thank you!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
We had a really lovely stay for a long weekend in the off-season and overall had a great experience. The hotel has a beautiful setting, and while our water view room did include some rooftop in the sightline, you could still catch the water from certain angles, which was still a nice touch. The indoor ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
Beautiful hotel. Clean and friendly staff. Near many attractions. My family enjoyed the stay
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Amy at the front desk was not only friendly but also very accomplished and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Atlantic Beach Hotel Newport
Staff always friendly and helpful, very clean hotel, restaurants in the area (all walkable) very good.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Conanicut Island Sanctuary.
The Dumplings
If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.
