Location: Jamestown
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What to do and see in Jamestown, Rhode Island (RI): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Jamestown is a town in Newport County, Rhode Island in the United States. The population was 5,405 at the 2010 census. Jamestown is situated almost entirely on Conanicut Island, the second largest island in Narragansett Bay. It also includes the uninhabited Dutch Island and Gould Island. Jamestown is ranked as the 444th wealthiest place to live in the United States as of 2016, with a median home sale price of $1,229,039.
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1. Beavertail Lighthouse and Park
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
The site of America's third lighthouse and the first in Rhode Island dates back to 1749.
Reviewed By Helicopterlover
The lighthouse museum wasn't open when we were there (Nov) but the lighthouse, keepers'house, grounds and coastal views were astounding! The history was written on displays outside museum. Gave great overall historical information, origin of Beavertail Lighthouse, storms the keepers had to endure (no system to track and warn of hurricanes), the disastrous 1938 hurricane damage to that lighthouse, and the tragedy of the Whale Rock Lighthouse less than a mile off land from Beavertail being destroyed, killing the keeper whose body was never found. Beavertail Lighthouse and the rocky coast near sunset provided me with awe-inspiring photo ops. It was November and the seas were very dramatic. Recommend visiting in months open. Nov most places in area to visit were closed. The scenery is always open!
2. Jamestown Newport Ferry
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Jamestown Newport Ferry has Hop-On Hop-Off service and also specializes in cruises and private event charters. Charters and cruises typically go around Newport Harbor and lower Narragansett Bay and require reservations. Unreserved Hop-On Hop-Off service runs between Jamestown Village and Newport—with stops at Rose Island Lighthouse, Fort Adams, Ann Street Pier and Perrotti Park. On-board bar.
3. Fort Wetherill State Park
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By M9253WVwilliamw - Punta Gorda, United States
and to the Newport side. Old gun emplacements but no guns. A maze of protective tunnels.Parking was sketchy. Last saw it a number of years ago.
4. Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By ParkerSturbridge
This is a quintessential symbol of Newport. It's the longest bridge in New England and provides awesome views of the harbor, Newport and beyond. I've driven over it multiple times....flown over it in an airplane and even sailed under it. It's a beauty from all angles. It's best viewed on land from the shoreline of Newport, and in the evening when it is all lit up. Absolutely beautiful.
