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Block Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

island in Rhode Island, United States of America

About Block Island

New England has always been one of America's many summer destinations of choice. Every year couples and families flock to the coast looking for seafood, sun, and a strip of sandy beach to call their own. They stay in bed and breakfasts on Martha's Vineyard, rent houses in Cape Cod, and stretch out on Narragansett beaches.Block Islandhas become a new destination for those embarking on their annual summer exodus. Located12mi (19km)off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island has become one of the most appealing New England summer hotspots. This newfound popularity is due in large part to Block Island's easygoing, low-key atmosphere, which benefits from miles of beautiful beaches, numerous bars and restaurants, and consummate natural beauty.

Top Attractions in Block Island

Explore the best things to see and do in Block Island:

  • Beaches
  • Bird Watching
  • Block Island Fishing Charters, LLC
  • Block Island Historical Society
  • Block Island Parasail & Watersports
  • Block Island Sport Fishing
  • Boating
  • Children's activities

Where to Eat in Block Island

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Atlantic Inn Restaurant
  • 🍴Finn's Seafood
  • 🍴Harbor Grill
  • 🍴Hotel Manisses
  • 🍴Ice Cream Place
  • 🍴Mohegan Cafe & Brewery

Where to Stay in Block Island

  • 🏨1661 Inn and Guest House
  • 🏨Atlantic Inn
  • 🏨Avonlea, Jewel of the Sea
  • 🏨Ballards Resort
  • 🏨Barrington Inn
  • 🏨Blue Dory Inn

Block Island Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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