West Ferry Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Claiborne Pell Bridge - Rhode Island
Claiborne Pell Bridge - Rhode Island

Popular places to visit

Love the formations here!

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 State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park which includes rocky coastline and general coastal views

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.

Fort Wetherill State Park
Scenery of sea with anchored boats

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.

Mackerel Cove
Jamestown Windmill showing a windmill

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.

Jamestown Windmill
View of the Beavertail Light lighthouse near Jamestown on Conanicut Island, Rhode Island, with a bright blue sky and white clouds; Shutterstock ID 111301682

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.

Beavertail Lighthouse
Photo of the beach at Clay Head Preserve, Block Island, Rhode Island, USA. August 2024.

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.

Head's Beach

Activities

Newport, Rhode Island: Scenic Self-Driving Audio Tour

Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$30
per traveller
76% of travellers recommend
Explore Scenic Newport, RI: GPS-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$30
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport, RI Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Newport: Self-Guided Combo Tour

Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$35
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic Newport and Cliff Walk GPS-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour

NZ$14
per adult
Newport, Rhode Island: Cliff Walk Gilded Age Audio Tour
At its inception, the entire campus of Salve Regina University fit into the donated Oche Court mansion.

Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour

NZ$21
per adult
Newport Cliff Walk - Legends of the Gilded Age GPS Guided Audio Tour
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Tour

Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

NZ$26
per traveller
Newport Cliff Walk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best West Ferry Hotel Deals

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt

4 out of 5
425 E Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is NZ$239 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
NZ$239
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (980 reviews)
Nice clean room, had a quiet stay!

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Pell - Part of JdV by Hyatt
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG

2.5 out of 5
901 Jefferson Blvd Warwick RI
The price is NZ$167 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$167
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
I wasn’t there long enough, I arrived the 21st of Jan. at 9 pm and left at 4:15 am next morning to the airport. Room was very clean.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Warwick-Providence (Arpt) by IHG
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area

2 out of 5
351 W Main Rd Middletown RI
The price is NZ$190 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
NZ$190
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Middletown. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
Very clean, great breakfast.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Middletown Newport Area
Newport Harbor Island Resort

Newport Harbor Island Resort

4 out of 5
1 Goat Island Newport RI
Stay at this spa hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,170 reviews)
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Comfortable bed. And I was treated to a Happy Birthday bottle of Prosecco and chocolates which was a lovely surprise.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

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Newport Harbor Island Resort
The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina

3 out of 5
49 America's Cup Ave Newport RI
The price is NZ$301 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
NZ$301
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,379 reviews)
Restaurant/bar was very nice...convenient

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

The Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 out of 5
400 Knight St Warwick RI
The price is NZ$197 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$197
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Warwick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Great room, comfy beds, helpful staff! The 24hr was very relaxing

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

The Loom Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Other neighbourhoods around West Ferry

Claiborne Pell/Newport Bridge Jamestown, RI

Shoreby Hill

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

Shoreby Hill
Clingstone house in Narragansett Bay, near Jamestown, Rhode Island

The Dumplings

If you're spending some time in The Dumplings, Fort Wetherill State Park and Fort Weatherill are top sights worth seeing.

The Dumplings
Mackeral Cove Beach and Dutch Island Harbor at Narragansett Bay panorama aerial view in summer, Jamestown, Rhode Island RI, USA.

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.

Jamestown Shores

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