BLOCK ISLAND GUIDE
Things to do on Block Island
Discover lighthouses, trails, beaches, shops and island activities for your visit.
A good island day leaves room for weather and travel time. Pair one destination with a nearby beach, shop or trail, and check posted access or seasonal hours before heading out.
Explore local places and resources
Mohegan Bluffs
Natural Attraction · Southeast coast
Dramatic clay cliffs rising roughly 200 feet above a secluded rocky beach and Atlantic views.
Southeast Lighthouse
Historic Landmark · Mohegan Trail
The 1875 lighthouse above Mohegan Bluffs, offering striking architecture and offshore wind-farm views.
North Lighthouse
Historic Landmark · Corn Neck Road
An iconic granite-and-iron lighthouse reached by a scenic walk near the northern tip of the island.
Water Street & Old Harbor
Shopping District · Old Harbor
The island’s lively downtown stretch, lined with shops, restaurants and harbor views.
Block Island Grocery (BIG)
Grocery · 242 Ocean Avenue
A full-service island grocery market serving residents, boaters and visitors.
Block Island Glass Float Project
Public Art · Hidden across the island
Eben Horton’s island-wide art project, placing numbered hand-blown glass floats for visitors to find.
Things to Do on Block Island
Island Guide · Island-wide
Beaches, trails, landmarks, boating, shopping and low-key ways to build an island day.
Listings are a starting point. Confirm contact details, hours and availability directly with each operator.