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

This New England island offers a laid-back vibe with a dozen different beaches to explore, plus restaurants, a small town, and trails to wander all summer long.

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 ...

Block Island welcomes scores of tourists all summer long, with the Block Island ferry pulling into port 15 times a day. Come ...

USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards recently named the best summer getaways in the country, naming a combination of beach, mountains and entertainment venues they recommend for travel.

Block Island ferry service has been suspended as Hurricane Erin continues to threaten the East Coast with flooding and high ...

Ferry service between New London and Block Island has been suspended because of rough sea conditions. The Block Island ...

The Block Island Ferry said traditional ferry service will resume Friday with the 1 p.m. departure from Block Island and the ...

Block Island hotels and inns tend to be more expensive. Most rental homes on the island offer multiple bedrooms, which makes it ideal to split the cost with friends or family.

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 ...