Block Island Suggestions

Old Mar 13th, 2002, 05:09 PM
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lewbart
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Block Island Suggestions

I'm planning a trip with my wife to Block Island at the end of August. We'll probably be there for 3 or 4 nights after spending a day or so in Newport. I'm looking for recommendations on Block Island B&B's (and why you like it), restaurants, and the best places to watch the sunset. Also, is there any reason to bring a car onto the island?

While we've been to Newport before and have enjoyed the mansions, cliff walk, tennis hall of fame, etc. -- I'm wondering if there are there any other hidden gems we shouldn't miss as we pass through on the way to Block Island?
 
Old Mar 13th, 2002, 06:46 PM
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try putting Block Island into your search engine and checking some of these questions out on your own.then ask for specifics.do some of this yourself!
 
Old Mar 13th, 2002, 06:52 PM
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www.blockisland.com
 
Old Mar 14th, 2002, 09:30 AM
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I've been to the Web sites (including blockisland.com and I've called for and received the visitor's guide to the island. I've also looked up B&B's on various B&B/Inn Web site. So I'm not asking for a list of B&B's, etc. -- I'm looking for recommendations (based on personal experience) from other travelers like myself. I've found that personal recommendations from people who have traveled to an area are going to give me a much different opinion than what is provided by the chamber of commerce. And rather than narrowig my list on my own and then asking if people recommend a particular place, I prefer to use the recommendations to help narrow my list.

If you don't have a recommendation, don't post. I think responses like the one's I've received so far show why it seems some people are getting more and more frustrated with this forum.

I look forward to receiving recommendations from other posters.
 
Old Mar 14th, 2002, 09:34 AM
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Hi Lew,
I haven't been to Block Island in a few years but have been there a couple of times. Can't recommend a B&B as I stayed with a friend of a friend and also have gone over for a couple of day trips. It's a pretty small island and if you stay close to the Old Harbor you don't need a car. The cabs used to be $5.00 per trip - anywhere on the island. We always brought our bicycles and they were a great way to get around. I'm not really sure if there's enough to do for 4 nights - It's a pretty laid back place - nice beaches, good scenery so if you're looking to relax it's a great place.

We always had lunch at Smugglers Cove - over near New Harbor - they usually had entertainment out on the deck and it was a fun place to relax and enjoy and drink or two.
 

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