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Block Island, Rhode Island is an unspoiled 7,000 acre island, about seven miles long and three miles across at its widest point, located 12 miles from Long Island and about the same distance from Charlestown, Rhode Island. Protected by the sea and its residents from some of the excesses of the mainland, Block Island is a beautiful spot for living or vacationing. I was talking about another place to a family I met on the ferry and said that the island I knew was a wonderfully safe place to let more...

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Block Island Unspoiled beauty by twbiri from RI Beautiful and unspoiled. Best in late Spring and early Fall. Summer is too full of tourists. A step back in time. No stoplights or fast food restaruants. Casual and relaxing.More
Bicycling \| Rest and Relaxation Block Island Bike around a small, slow island by ikesacolick from NY I highly recommend Block Island to anyone that once some local (east cost) rest and relaxation. Block Island is small, slow and quiet. When you get off the ferry, there's a small... More
Beaches \| Bicycling \| Hiking Block Island Find what you're looking for here-- whatever it may be by mdryer from NJ Block Island has something for everyone. Romance, family fun and outdoor adventure. If you want to laze on the beach and accomplish very little, you can find what you're looking... More
Beaches \| Food and Restaurants \| Festivals \| Hiking \| Music \| Nature \| Nightlife Block Island Experience alot on this small island by bonniegal from NH beautiful beaches and easy access from NY, Conn. and RI Favorite Attractions: lighthouse, marinas, beaches Favorite Restaurants: spring house More
Beaches \| Peace And Quiet \| Boaters \| Summertime Travelers \| Island Block Island Heavenly Summer Getaway by matthewbdexter from Mexico Block Island is a small island located off the southern coast of Rhode Island. Block Island has a mind and attitude all of its own and is miles away from anyplace else on earth.... More

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36 Hours in Block Island, R.I. Away from its string of grand wooden hotels, Block Island has a little of the flavor of the quieter parts of Nantucket or the Vineyard....more Article from The New York Times - Registration required