Block Island is 12 miles off the coast of Rhode Island and 14 miles off the tip of Montauk, NY. It is roughly 7 miles by 3 miles, has 17 miles of beaches and 350 fresh water ponds. The year-round population is under 1,000.



Go to the beach. Rent mountain bikes or scooters and explore. Check out the historic lighthouses on either end of the island. Go surfing. Climb down the 125 steps to Mohegan Bluffs and be amazed by the cliffs. Go horseback riding on the beach or on the trails of Rodman's Hollow (Rustic Rides Farm: 401-466-5060). Charter a fishing boat (Hula Charters: 401-263-FISH). Rent a sea kayak and explore the harbor (Aldo's Boat Rentals: 401-466-5811). Go parasailing (Block Island Parasail & Water Sports: 401-864-2474). Go shopping for gifts, books or clothes. Peruse the island's art galleries. Catch a movie. Hear live music at Yellow Kitten's or Ballard's. Relax.



Block Island Chamber of Commerce
Accommodations, History, Restaurants, Activities

Block Island Ferry
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High-speed passenger Ferry from New London, CT

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