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Block Island beaches Black Rock Beach Rocky, but worth seeing Beach at Mohegan Bluffs 250ft. Climb to reach NOT TO MISS Island Free Library Dodge St. 401.466.3233 www.islandfreelibrary.org North Light Museum and tours (beach area dangerous for swimming) Palatine Graves Near Lewis Farms Rd. 401.466.3200 Settler’s Rock and Sachem Pond North end of island, memorial erected in 1911 to commemorate landing of 1st settlers in1661 Southeast Lighthouse Museum Tour located on Mohegan Bluffs 401.466.5009 Farmer’s Market Negus Park 401.466.3199 Ballard’s Located in the Old Harbor. Sandy beach,volleyball nets, restaurant and bar Crescent Beach Located on the east side of the island between Old Harbor and Grove Point, this two-mile stretch ismade up of the following beaches all great for kids, dogs, adults. 401.466.7717 Mansion Beach Northern section, underneath cliffs, great for surfing Scotch Beach Mid-section, off of Corn Neck Rd., convenient to anchorage areas nature & sports museums & historical sites Block Island Historical Society Old Town Rd. museum open daily 10- 5 401.466.2481 Block Island Nature Conservancy programs and events www.nature.org 401.466.2129 Clayhead Nature Trail “Bluestone Maze” Off Corn Neck Rd., 9 miles, no vehicles Greenway A web of nature trails between Beacon Hilland Black Rock Mohegan Bluffs To the west of Southeast Light, magnificent views theatres Empire Old Harbor. 401.466.2555 RED BIRD PACKAGE STORE Block Island’s premier package store. We carry an extensive selection of domestic and imported wine and spirits, beers and micro brews, sodas, ice, cigars and cigarettes, and snacks. Plan your party! We’re here to serve you - stop in and browse. Master Card, VISA, AMEX Oceanwest Theater at Champlin’s. 401.466.2971 Convenient location on Dodge Street, Block Island 401.466.2441 70 CAPTAIN’S SEASIDE GUIDE 2013 www.captainsguidemagazines.com