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
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport RI Mansions Scenic Trolley Tour (Ages 5+ only)
3 Hr Newport Mansions Trolley Tour with The Breakers Ticket
90 Min Scenic Newport Narrated Sightseeing Trolley Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Jamestown Shores Hotel Deals
The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Room was clean, no elevator, if price was any higher would not have stayed there. Overall good hotel.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Newport Harbor Island Resort
The rooms were clean and staff were pleasant. Not everyone uses the stairs, however I do. The stairs had dust balls that must have been accumulating for quite a long time. The door knobs were broken and difficult to open. Those areas should be more focused.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick Airport by IHG
Excellent staff and room. Exquisitely clean!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Front desk very pleasant and helpful with recommendations - harbor view room-neat clean-heating system quiet and comfortable- would just be aware that for anyone with mobility challenges the bathroom toilets are not comfort height- maybe other rooms have comfort toilet seats so I would ask if you ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Room was spotless, staff was on point. All around a well run hotel
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Newport Marriott Hotel & Spa
The room was really nice, Loved the shower and also the little area in the lobby too relax and listen to the water
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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.
