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B4B's Block island day trip guide
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
Be a safe and smart tourist. It benefits both you and others. See you back at camp!
- DON'T wear open-toed shoes.
- DON’T hog ferry booths unless the space is needed.
- DON’T rely on weather apps which use the mainland location.
- DON'T rent a scooter unless you already have experience!
- DON'T be afraid to ask for a deal on rental bikes/scooters.
- DON'T ring scooter/bike bells excessively.
- DON’T bring mopeds/scooters on dirt roads.
- DON'T jaywalk!
- DON'T WALK IN ROAD.
- DON'T walk multiple people wide.
- DON'T forget tick/bug repellent.
- DON'T miss the 2Bs (Second Bluffs)
- DON'T attempt “the staircase” unless you are physically fit.
- DON’T skip the West side.
- DON'T skip New Harbor.
- DON'T even attempt to swim at North Point!
Use these popular websites to look at all the things Block Island offers visitors:
USE THESE EASY TIPS!
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
Get the most out of your time on the ferry and the island. These are some recommended DO's:
- Arrive early to find parking.
- Bring your own bike.
- Bring some cash.
- Sit on the ferry's starboard.
- Do the Titanic pose at the bow.
- Bring a jacket & long pants.
- Wear safety helmets!
- Park correctly, conserve space.
- Walk/ride single file.
- See Mohegan Bluffs.
- Expect to see nudists.
- Look for a glass float!
- Hang at Settler’s Rock.
- Take in the Hodge Wildlife Preserve.
- Walk the Rodman's Hollow path.
- See the animals at Abram’s 1661 Inn.
- View sunsets at Dorry’s or Grace’s Cove.
- Stop at a kid’s lemonade stand.
- Know Ballard’s Beach is for partyers.
- Mansion Beach has huge waves.
- Dorry’s Cove is family oriented.
- Know where porta-jons are.
- Photograph “Painted Rock”.
- Pay for the SE Lighthouse Tour.
- Know there's a hospital on the island.
- Shop on Water Street.
- Attend Farmer’s Market in season.
- Go past the North Light to The Point.
- Know when beach trails are closed.
CONSIDER THESE EATS!
DON'T MAKE MISTAKES!
CONSIDER THESE EATS!
Support local fare! (Check hours in off season!) Check out these favorites:
- Persephone’s for a Breakfast Bowl and sweet treats.
- Breakfast buffet at 1661.
- Sandwiches/Bagels at Old Post Office Bagel Shop.
- Feel more like a local at Club Soda.
- The Ice Cream Place for cold treats.
- Have a rest/beverage in the adirondack chairs at Spring House.
- Drink Mudslides at The Oar.
- Weekend brunch at the Narragansett Inn.
- Sit at the bar at Eli’s.
- Eat chowda at the Beachead.
- Taste cookies at Three Sisters.
- Ballard’s Beach Resort for variety.
- Rebecca’s for quick take-out.
- Pizza and/or frozen coffee at Aldo’s Bakery.
- Sit down breakfast at Ernie’s Old Harbor.
- Bethany’s Airport Diner, a gem on the island.
- Donuts at Payne’s Killer Donuts.
- Shrimp and Veggie Wrap at Mohegan Cafe.
- Lobster Grilled Cheese at Southeast Light Delights.
Block Island offers restaurants from casual cafés to fine dining and everything in between. Most restaurants on the Island don't take reservations and none require a jacket or tie.
The two different Ferry service options from point judith
MV BLOCK ISLAND TRADITIONAL FERRY
MV BLOCK ISLAND TRADITIONAL FERRY
MV BLOCK ISLAND TRADITIONAL FERRY
The ride takes about 55 minutes aboard the traditional ferry. The vessel is 208 feet in length, 98 gross tons and features a service speed of 16.5 knots. The vessel, which features excellent sea keeping capabilities and offers the passengers a comfortable ride, may carry 38 automobiles, and utilizes a three-lane configuration for the carriage of commercial trucks and vehicles. At the time of original construction, the vessel was fitted with a wheelchair power stair lift for passengers with a disability or needing assistance. The passenger lounge on the vessel features a food and beverage concession, four satellite flat screen televisions, and comfortable table and bench seating for 300 passengers.
ATHENA HIGH SPEED FERRY
MV BLOCK ISLAND TRADITIONAL FERRY
MV BLOCK ISLAND TRADITIONAL FERRY
The crossing takes about 30 minutes on the high seed ferry. Athena is 99 feet in length, breadth of 30.5 feet and 88 gross tons. The passenger cabins on the vessel feature a food and beverage concession, LCD satellite flat screen televisions, comfortable airline style seating as well as table and bench seating. The wheelhouse features state of art navigational equipment as well as full electronic control of the engines and associated systems. The vessel is equipped with ramps for passengers with a disability or needing assistance. The passenger ferry ATHENA operates a full seasonal schedule beginning Memorial Day weekend and running through Columbus Day weekend.
ticket purchasing
POINT JUDITH (Narragansett) to BLOCK ISLAND
PT. JUDITH TRADITIONAL FERRY
- Operates year-round.
- Passenger tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the ticket window on the date of travel as space allows.
PT. JUDITH HI-SPEED FERRY
- Operates on seasonal schedule.
- Passenger tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the ticket window on the date of travel as space allows. Due to limited seating, its recommended purchasing your tickets in advance at the online ticket site.
VEHICLE RESERVATIONS
Reservations must be made in advance for motor vehicles by calling 866-783-7996 ext 3. Phone lines open at 8am.
Grab a map and follow the route
Popular Walking Tour
On Block Island just for the day? Only have a few hours and not sure what to do? No car or bike to get around? We have laid out a self-guided tour that is walking distance from the ferry landing for you! The walking tour is just under 2 miles total, but you'll want to take your time to explore each of the stops along the way. The Tour starts at the Old Harbor Walking Tour Map outside the Visitor Center and is a loop ending in the same spot with 8 stops along the way. Be sure to click on each of the 8 listings below to get a full description and directions to the next spot! This tour gives you a nice taste of what Block Island has to offer, in a short amount of time and distance. Enjoy your walk through Block Island's Old Harbor District.
1. Visitor Center
2. Oceanview Pavillion
3. 1661 Inn Farm and Gardens
4. The Nature Conservancy
5. Block Island Historical Society
6. Solviken Preserve
7. Beach Access
8. Water Street
Popular Biking Tour
There's no better way to see the sights of Block Island than by biking. And we've laid out the perfect route — a 7.5 mile loop that includes nine stops along major sights at the southern end of the island, plus an option to add 8.5 miles that wind through some of Block Island's most beautiful landscapes.
1. Tourist Center (off Water Street)
2. 1661 Inn Farm and Gardens
3. Spring House Hotel
4. South East Lighthouse
5. Mohegan Bluffs
6. Painted Rock
7. Rodman's Hollow
8. Block Island Maritime Center
9. Fred Benson Town Beach
10. Great Salt Pond, New Harbor
11. North Lighthouse
12. Water Street
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