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Block Island, Block Island, RI
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Block Island

· Block Island, RI

Why you should go…

Block Island sits about 12 miles off the Rhode Island coast, reachable by ferry or small plane. Visitors come for the Mohegan Bluffs, miles of undeveloped beach, and bike-friendly roads centered on the harbor town of Old Harbor.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Block Island, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Mohegan Bluffs

    Free

    Look out from 150-foot clay cliffs on Block Island's south shore and take the steep stairs down.

    2.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Block Island Ferry

    $25–$50

    Year-round ferry service across Narragansett Bay from Point Judith to Block Island, plus a faster seasonal high-speed option.

    13 mi awayMore like this

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Family Favorite

    Misquamicut State Beach

    Under $25

    Swim and sunbathe on a lifeguarded Atlantic barrier beach with a pavilion, showers and snack stand.

    15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Shopping
    Local Gem

    The Velvet Mill

    Free

    A restored 1892 mill in Stonington Borough now filled with artist studios, shops and eateries.

    20 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Marble House

    $25–$50

    Tour the Vanderbilts' 50-room marble summer house and its Chinese Tea House above the Atlantic.

    23 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Mystic Country

    Free

    The eastern Connecticut shoreline region built around the seafaring village of Mystic.

    23 mi awayMore like this