Block Island Travel Guide

Block Island, 12 mi off Rhode Island's southern coast, is 7 mi long and 3 mi wide. With its 17 mi of beaches, it has been a vacation destination since the 19th century. Despite the number of summer visitors and thanks to the efforts of local conservationists, the island's beauty remains intact (more than 40% of the land is preserved); its 365 freshwater ponds support more than 150 species of migrating birds.

Hotels

Block Island Hotels

Lodgings on Block Island are booked well in advance (full by April) for weekends in July and August. Many visitors rent homes for stays of a week or more...read more

Fodor's Choice

Restaurants

Block Island Restaurants

Find the best Block Island restaurants in every price category with our top picks.

Fodor's Choice

Things To Do

Things To Do in Block Island

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

Travel Blog

View more blog stories

·Weather

Weather Underground
cloudy

Now

43° F Overcast 61% Humidity Feb 16, 2012 at 1:55PM

Check historic weather for your trip dates

Arriving:
Go

· Forums Trip Reports

View more trip reports

·, , ,

View more travel discussions