I've lived in Rhode Island my whole life, and my favorite New England day trip is Block Island. I love the seafood, ...

And similarly island-made is the Block Island Trading Company (1 Water St., 401-859-1524, blockislandtradingcompany.com), a treasured home of pork chop-shaped Christmas ornaments, flags, Block ...

Additionally, the Block Island Walking Tour starts near the ferry and provides a self-guided loop through the island's main attractions. To avoid overspending on a day trip, you may want to pack a ...

Mansion Beach was first home to a real-life mansion, Edward F. Searles' mansion, the Block Island Tourism Council website said. The Searles mansion burned down in the 1960's; the beach remains.

The secret, if it ever was one is out: Rhode Island has one of the best summer destinations in the country. USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards recently named the best summer getaways in the ...

Also called Block Island, New Shoreham sits 9 miles off the southern coast of Rhode Island as part of the Outer Lands coastal archipelago in New England and is a popular tourist destination during the ...

US News 20-foot shark trails behind tiny boat on Block Island, sparking ‘Jaws’ comparison: ‘There’s a shark in the pond!’ By Shane Galvin Published May 29, 2025, 6:07 p.m. ET ...