Block Island Travel Guide
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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.
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
Block Island Restaurants
Find the best Block Island restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in Block Island
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Block Island
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Travel Blog
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Every September and October, leaf peepers arrive to cruise along country lanes, join outdoor adventures, Read more
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Best of the Best
Long, wide beaches edge the New England coast from southern Maine to southern Connecticut, with dozens... Read more
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