The best places to watch the sunset on Block Island and the most photogenic spots on the island: west facing overlooks, the bluffs, the lighthouses, and golden hour tips.
A guide to shopping on Block Island: the boutiques and gift shops of Old Harbor’s Water and Dodge Streets, where to find souvenirs, art, jewelry, and local made goods.
Where to get the best ice cream on Block Island: the classic Old Harbor scoop shops, the famous boat that delivers to the harbor, dairy free options, and where to find them.
Visit the Block Island Southeast Lighthouse: its history, the famous 1993 move back from the eroding bluff, tours, hours, parking, and how to combine it with Mohegan Bluffs.
A perfect Block Island weekend itinerary: exactly what to do over 2 to 3 days, from the ferry over to Mohegan Bluffs, beaches, dinners, and sunset, mapped hour by hour.
Exactly what to pack for Block Island: layers, beach gear, the right shoes, and the island specific things first timers forget. A complete, printable packing list.
How big is Block Island? How many people live there? A fact packed guide to the island’s size, population, history, geography, and 15 things most visitors never learn.
How to fly to Block Island: New England Airlines from Westerly, the Block Island State Airport, fares, the 12 minute flight, and when flying beats the ferry.
A practical Block Island map guide: where the beaches, trails, harbors, restaurants and lighthouses are, how the island is laid out, and how to get between them.
When is the best time to visit Block Island? A month by month guide to weather, crowds, prices, and what’s open, from quiet spring to peak summer to golden fall.
