Stay-Cations

Block Island is a Rhode Island favorite! Don't just mistake it for a summer getaway - it's peaceful, beautiful and quiet in the winter - great for a relaxing weekend! Listed below are a few ideas to experience Block Island's charm.

Southeast Lighthouse is located at the southeast corner of the island on the Mohegan Trail. The lighthouse was constructed in 1875 and remains to this day an active US Coast Guard navigational aid. The lighthouse was moved in 1993, in danger of falling off of the bluffs due to erosion. In addition to offering tours of the tower, the lighthouse has a museum that is open during the summer season.

The Mohegan Bluffs are located a short distance to the west of Southeast Lighthouse. The Bluffs are the site of a battle between the invading Mohegan Indians, and the native Manisee Indians in which the Mohegans were driven off the edge of the tall cliffs to their deaths on the beach below. On clear days, Montauk, New York can be seen in the distance from the southern and western sides of the island.

North Lighthouse is located at Sandy Point on the northern tip of Block Island. The surrounding dunes are part of the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, home to many species, including the Piping Plover and American Burying Beetle. U-853 is a U-boat wreck 7 miles east of the island, lying in 130 ft of water. Recreational divers frequently visit the wreck...although it is a little dangerous. Experts only please!

Every summer the island hosts Block Island Race Week, a highly competitive, week-long sailboat racing event. Yachts compete in various classes, sailing courses in Block Island Sound, and circumnavigating the island. Other popular events include the annual Fourth of July Parade and celebration. During these times the island's population can triple over the normal summer vacation crowd.

WINTER: Block Island's charm also shines in the winter. It is a fantastic destination for relaxing weekends with a loved one, or the whole family! Prices drop in general during the winter on the island, so it's friendly for your wallet also!

For more information about Block Island visit http://www.blockisland.com/