Blog post by Holly Herdman of Block Island Marketplace. 2020 has been a year of firsts for many of us; Our day to day lives have changed, the usual and traditional summer plans were altered or canceled, and many of us were not able to experience and explore the Block Island we know and love.Continue reading “Time To Go Shopping!”
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Visit Block Island – Virtually
Enjoy Block Island from the Comfort of your Home Unless you are reading this on your phone, put it away. Don’t check social media. Do not open up apps. Ignore the news alerts. Forget about that email. For this moment you are on vacation. Say it with me… I am on vacation. I am onContinue reading “Visit Block Island – Virtually”
What’s still open?
The weather is still nice, some of the ferries and planes are still running, maybe you still have your boat in the water, and you’re thinking; “Let’s go to Block Island!” But wait…what’s open after Columbus Day? Maybe you’ve never been to Block Island this late in the season before (we like to keep howContinue reading “What’s still open?”
Visiting Block Island FAQs
Below you will find some of our most frequently asked questions. We continue to get feedback so if you see something missing from this list…let us know what you want to know! Question: Is Block Island Open? Answer: Yes. Block Island, the Island, never closed! Many businesses are open and the majority will be openContinue reading “Visiting Block Island FAQs”
Block Island Travel Update
We want to take this opportunity to update you on travel to Block Island. This is a rapidly changing environment due to the global pandemic and the Town of New Shoreham is working with the State of Rhode Island to keep everyone safe. Block Island’s lifeline services (ferry/plane) remain running, and are on limited schedules. Please referContinue reading “Block Island Travel Update”
Block Island Travel Covid-19 Update
We want to take this opportunity to update you on travel to Block Island; as we know many of you find yourselves suddenly at home and on “vacation.” This is a rapidly changing environment, and the Town of New Shoreham is working with the State of Rhode Island to keep everyone safe. Block Island’s lifeline services (ferry/plane) remain running, however, all restaurants, bars,Continue reading “Block Island Travel Covid-19 Update”
A Last Great Place.
Block Island, nestled in the Atlantic 12 miles from coastal Rhode Island, offers the vacationer what does not seem possible anymore – simple relaxation in a startlingly beautiful place. The Island is famous for its miles of free public beaches, sparkling clear waters, dramatic bluffs, preserved open spaces, and fun-filled activities for visitors of allContinue reading “A Last Great Place.”
