Block Island feels like stepping back 50 years — no chains, no traffic lights, and 40% of the island is protected land. Bike to Mohegan Bluffs for cliff views that rival Ireland, swim at Crescent Beach, and catch the ferry back as the sun sets.
Block Island
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Region
rhode-island
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug +1 more
Daily Budget
$60–$400 USD
Getting There
Block Island Ferry from Point Judith, RI (1 hour). High-speed ferry from Newport (seasonal). New England Airlines from Westerly.
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