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Ten Great Things to Do in Block Island

Block Island’s pristine beauty starts at Old Harbor and spreads to the beaches and bluffs

Here’s the lowdown on Block Island, located 12 miles off Rhode Island’s southern shore: beautiful, uncluttered, and free of commercialism, it is the place in the Ocean State that Rhode Islanders escape to in search of New England beauty, and they never, ever tire of it. Ferries leave from the fishing port of Point Judith on the mainland, and the ferry trip itself is a lark, especially during departure and docking, when passengers on the uppermost deck can watch fishermen and other seamen bustle around down below. Cars and bikes can travel on the ferry, but being without your own vehicle after your touch down on the island is really no problem: you can easily enjoy the shops and restaurants of Old Harbor on foot, or rent a bicycle or moped or taxi ride to get to the outlying beaches and spectacular bluffs. Its rolling green hills, many small ponds, and dramatic bluffs are said to be reminiscent of Ireland, and the bluffs are spectacular. Block Island has a number of beaches that are good for a full day of sun and surf and beautiful vistas.

The Block island Nature Conservancy operates a large trail system on the island, offering walking and hiking paths through various types of terrain. The island has two lighthouses, each with a distinctive appearance and character. Block Island Southeast Light (1875) perches atop Mohegan Bluffs. It has a small museum and gift shop and the tower is open for tours in the summer. Block Island North Light (1868), on Sandy Point, is at about water level and visitors need to hike across the sandy beach at least 20 minutes to reach it from the parking area. This lighthouse also has a small museum. For the kids, Abrams Animal Farm and the Lewis-Dickens Farm are fun stops.

Ten Great Things to Do in Block Island

“Little Shop of Horrors” -- Matanuck, RI
Now through August 1, 2010
Misquamicut Music Festival – Westerly, RI
July 30, 2010 to July 31, 2010
The Philharmonic on Fire -- Providence, RI
July 31, 2010
July 31
Sugar Ray and the Bluetones – Westerly, RI
Award winning blues. Location: The Knickerbocker Café, 35 Railroad Avenue.
Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $20. Information: 401-596-4225 or visit www.theknickerbockercafe.com
July 31, 2010
Paper Caper -- Providence, RI
August 1, 2010
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 3, 2010
"Snow White" -- Providence, RI
August 3, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise -- Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Ghostbusters - Newport
August 5, 2010
Narragansett Bay Lighthouse Cruise – Wickford, RI
August 5, 2010
Charlestown Seafood Festival – Charlestown, RI
August 6, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Twilight Cruise on the Blackstone River Explorer – Central Falls, RI
August 6, 2010
Underground Critters Weekend -- Providence, RI
August 7, 2010 to August 8, 2010
Trip the Light Fantastic -- Newport, RI
August 7, 2010
Star Chef Series with baker Ciril Hitz – Providence
August 9, 2010
A Taste of the Mediterranean Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 10, 2010
"Goldilocks & the Three Bears" -- Providence, RI
August 10, 2010
Beres Hammond -- Providence, RI
August 11, 2010
Manton Avenue Project -- Providence, RI
August 13, 2010
Bennington Battle Day Festivities and Parade – Bennington, VT
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Newport Storm Luau – Newport, RI
August 14, 2010
"Pocahontas" -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Foo Fest -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
Balls and Tracks -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010 to August 15, 2010
Rhode Island's Got Talent -- Barrington, RI
August 14, 2010
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour -- Providence, RI
August 14, 2010
River Glow – Westerly, RI
August 14, 2010
Rockin' Roll Rods Car Show -- Newport, RI
August 15, 2010
"Rapunzel" -- Providence, RI
August 17, 2010
Italian Antipasto Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 17, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: A Bug's Life - Newport
August 19, 2010
Newport Winefest -- Newport, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
“Guys and Dolls” -- Woonsocket, RI
August 20, 2010 to August 22, 2010
Take Flight -- Providence, RI
August 21, 2010 to August 22, 2010
"Jack & the Beanstalk" -- Providence, RI
August 24, 2010
Full Moon Dessert Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 24, 2010
Domino Madness -- Providence, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
Newport Arts Festival -- Newport, RI
August 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010
NAS and Damian Marley -- Providence, RI
September 1, 2010
Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon - Newport
September 3, 2010
Boston Pops featuring Kenny Loggins -- Pawtucket, RI
September 4, 2010
Audubon Raptor Weekend -- Bristol, RI
September 11, 2010 to September 12, 2010
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival -- Newport, RI
September 24, 2010 to September 26, 2010
They Might Be Giants -- Providence, RI
September 24, 2010
Gasbarro's Wine Tasting -- Lincoln, RI
September 28, 2010
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