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Here’s where to wine, dine, recline and shine in New Shoreham (a.k.a. Block Island).
TRANSPORTATION
There’s two ways to get to this pork chop-shaped piece of paradise
located about thirty miles from the main shore, and that’s via water or
air. Seafarers can catch the Block Island Ferry out of Narragansett,
Newport or Fall River, Massachusetts or the Rhode Island Fast Ferry
out of Quonset Point in North Kingstown, while aerophiles can book a
$118 round-trip flight out of Westerly with New England Airlines.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Overlooking picturesque Crescent Beach, the Block Island Beach
House (formerly Surf Hotel) offers the only beachfront hotel rooms
— some with private, ocean-view balconies — on the island. The newly
renovated hotel also offers bright, vintage-inspired decor; a lively
beach bar; a cozy lounge area that serves good coffee, signature
cocktails and satisfying eats all day long, as well as nightly music on
its expansive waterfront deck.
BREAKFAST
Appropriately situated in the Block Island State Airport complex,
Bethany’s Airport Diner has kitschy decor, a spacious outdoor patio
and steaming stacks of pancakes — what more do you need?
DINNER
Set high on a hill outside of the main downtown area, the historic Atlantic
Inn offers a scenic, relaxing retreat to visitors of the island. Enjoy the
sunset from the wraparound verandah as you pick at some tasty tapas
and sip on an artisan mixed drink.
NIGHTLIFE
Just a five-minute walk from the ferries, the Poor People’s Pub’s motto
is, “Nothing fancy, just good grub, tasty cocktails and friendly folks.”
Stop by to experience a truly authentic small-town pub vibe. Meanwhile,
Dead Eye Dick’s catchphrase may be, “Come for the food, stay for the
view,” but its pitchers of sangria just might be the real reason why you
double back.
Don’t
Miss!
Kimberly’s
The Tap and Grille
Eli’s Restaurant
Winfield’s Restaurant
EARLY BIRD SHENANIGANS
Though it may small, this island is jam-
packed with heart-pumping activities.
Start your morning off right by hiking
the Mohegan Bluffs; checking out the
numerous stunning lighthouses; bik-
ing / mopeding around the island; or
fishing, parasailing or kayaking in the
surrounding waters.
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AFTERNOON DELIGHTS
Feeling beat after a full morning? Luckily, there’s plenty of leisurely tourist
activities to partake in. Spend the latter half of the day shopping for
various souvenirs and tchotchkes, strolling through the Old Harbor
Historic District, visiting the 1661 Inn or digging your toes in the sand
at one of the island’s pristine beaches. We recommend Ballard’s for
oceanside food / drink services, Mansion Beach for unparalleled scenery
or Fred Benson Town Beach for family fun in the sun.
Looking to Island Hop?
Martha’s Vineyard
Take the Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry out of Quonset Point
in North Kingstown to Martha’s Vineyard. 1 hr. 45 min. trip
Nantucket
Take the Seastreak Ferry from New Bedford, Massachusetts
to Nantucket. 1 hr. 45 min. trip
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LUNCH
The Mohegan Cafe and Brewery truly has something for everyone.
Tasty comfort food? Check. Light, healthy options? Check. Traditional
American fare? Fancy, from-far-away cuisine? Daily specials? Check,
check and check. Plus, true to its name, the cafe relies on a local island
brewer to provide all of the flavorful adult libations on the menu.
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