ISLAND LIFE
THE WEEK AHEAD
Island time doesn’t end when summer does
Quieter roads, wide-open trails and golden evenings make early fall one of Block Island’s best-kept secrets.
ISLAND LIFE
GETTING HERE
Your quick guide to fall ferry travel
Schedules, parking and the little things that make island arrivals smoother.
COMMUNITY
Five ways to support island businesses this week
TRAVELFerry schedules
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From around the island
OUTDOORS
The trails worth walking before the first frost
Three easy island routes with unforgettable views and room to breathe.
MAKE A PLAN
Coming up on Block Island
23SEP
PUBLIC MEETING
Zoning Board of Review
A confirmed Town of New Shoreham public meeting.
6:00 PM · Town Hall27SEP
HISTORY & NATURE
Elizabeth Dickens: Bird Lady of Block Island
A free Historical Society program with Kim Gaffett.
12:00 PM · Spring House Hotel28SEP
PUBLIC MEETING
Historic District Commission
A confirmed Town of New Shoreham public meeting.
5:00 PM · Town HallConfirmed listings from island organizations. Verify details with the linked source before traveling.
EAT & DRINK
What tastes good right now
Seasonal menus, island institutions and the people behind the plate.
Browse the dining guide →“The best island meals start with what the boats and farms bring us that morning.”Meet the makers →
EXPLORE THE ISLAND
The complete Block Island directory
Places to stay, eat, shop, explore and get things done—all in one useful guide.
Stay on Block Island
Historic hotels, classic inns, cottages and island homes.
Restaurants & cafés
From dockside seafood to coffee, cocktails and sweet treats.
Outdoors & recreation
Beaches, trails, boating and every way to play outside.
Shopping, arts & wellness
Island-made finds, galleries, essentials and time to recharge.
Transportation & harbors
Ferries, flights, taxis, marinas and tide information.
Maps & itineraries
Practical guides for a day trip, weekend or full island escape.
Professional & home services
Trusted island resources for homes, projects and property.
Community essentials
Public resources, island history, conservation and local information.
Weddings & celebrations
Venues, creative vendors and everything for an island “I do.”
Events & Glass Float Project
Annual traditions, this week’s calendar and the island-wide glass hunt.
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BLOCK ISLAND ONLINE
Built for the whole island.
A fresh digital home for independent local stories, practical visitor information and the businesses that keep Block Island moving.