Jamestown (Rhode Island) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Rhode Island, United States
About Jamestown (Rhode Island)
Despite its tiny size - nine miles long and one mile wide - the island is packed with sights to see and things to do. Jamestown’s main commercial area is Narragansett Avenue, where there is an array of restaurants and shops. An attraction in Jamestown is that there are no chain restaurants or stores. There is only one gas station. Jamestown prides itself on its locally owned businesses. The island town also has an interesting historical background. In the early 1300s Native American's made their home on Conanicut Island and were the lone settlers until the 1600s. English settlers began arrived after making arrangements with the Narragansett tribe to use the land for grazing their sheep. In 1775 during the Revolutionary War, the British Navy arrived in Newport and shortly after invaded Jame
Top Attractions in Jamestown (Rhode Island)
Explore the best things to see and do in Jamestown (Rhode Island):
- ★Beavertail Aquarium
- ★Beavertail State Park
- ★Beavertail State Park and Lighthouse Museum
- ★Birdwatching
- ★Fool's Rules Regatta
- ★Fort Getty Recreational Area
- ★Fort Wetherill State Park
- ★Hiking
Where to Eat in Jamestown (Rhode Island)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ace's Pizza
- 🍴Bay Voyage Inn
- 🍴Chopmist Charlies
- 🍴East Ferry Deli
- 🍴J22 Tap and Table
- 🍴Scuttlebutt Snack Bar
Where to Stay in Jamestown (Rhode Island)
- 🏨Bay Voyage
- 🏨East Bay B&B
- 🏨Newport Overlook
Jamestown (Rhode Island) Travel Guide Sections
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