Block Island, R.I.

Block Island is part of the state of Rhode Island and is located in the Atlantic Ocean approximately 13 miles south of the coast of Rhode Island.  The island is part of the Outer Lands region, a coastal archipelago.

The Nature Conservancy added Block Island to its list of "The Last Great Places."  Approximately 20% of the island is set aside for conservation.



The only town on the island is New Shoreham.  The island is a popular summer tourist destination and is know for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing and beaches.  Two historic lighthouses are present on the island.  Much of the northwest tip of the island is an undeveloped natural area and resting stop for birds along the Atlantic Flyway. 
FIRST VIEWS of the island are spectacular with its natural sand and clay cliffs which can be seen from the ferry in throm Point Judith or New London.  This area is rocky and contains iron-rich clay deposits, and is a popular area for shell and rock hunting.

 READY TO EXPLORE...

 INTERESTING ARCHITECTURE

PLENTY OF PLACES TO EAT...

BUSY HARBOR AND MARINA . . .

BUSY MAIN STREET SHOPS . . .

FIND A PLACE ON THE BEACH  (if you can). . .

AND SOME QUIETER PLACES AS WELL . . .

FIND A COMFORTABLE CHAIR

AND WATCH THE WORLD GO BY.....

That's what summer is all about !

BLOCK ISLAND A SUMMERTIME DESTINATION WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE !