Hotels near Block Island State Airport - BID, New Shoreham

Block Island is small enough to travel the entire island by scooter. We each rented scooters and we had the best time. Highly recommend doing that. People who live there were very pleasant and it was not all that crowded.

Block Island is a beautiful place that still retains some of its remote and rustic feel. It has become disappointingly built up over that past years interrupting the open vistas that had in the past been a hallmark of the place. The locals understand the economic importance of tourists but tolerate them only reluctantly. One gets the impression that if not for the money left behind, tourists would be entirely unwelcome.

Our trip was to celebrate our 15th Anniversary and the hospitality at the Old Town Inn made it a fabulous trip. Neal and Mike were welcoming host who served a hot breakfast every morning and served hot baked chocolate chip cookies in the evening. Our room was immaculate and comfortable. The great room was comfy and inviting for our evenings. Due to unfavorable weather we had to leave early and I was met going out the door by Neal with hot breakfast sandwiches. muffins, coffee and juice for our ferry trip. So thoughtful, I would just like to thank Neal and Mike for making our trip a memorable one.

This harbor town with large ferry terminal, is always bustling. A nice assortment of hotels, restaurants, and shops greet the arriving visitors. Very walkable with many sidewalks and prominent crosswalks. Cars were always considerate of walkers/bikers. Beautiful Victorian-style architecture was prominent throughout the town.

A beautiful island to visit, even in November after most lodging and restaurants are closed for the season. Bring your walking shoes or bikes and enjoy the many lovely views of the ocean and quiet scrub woodland walks. The Barn restaurant just uphill from the Inn at Spring House served fabulous food. McAloon's Pub and the Island Pub were also fun for lunch. When we return, we will re-book at the Inn at Spring House - beautiful, modern accommodation, with a nice balcony to eat our picnic lunch on and view the ocean, after arriving from the ferry. And all the animals at Abram's farm near the Inn, including little kangaroos and camels, were a delight. Adolfo's breakfast omelet with spinach, zucchini and fresh goat cheese was fabulous. Plus, the bike rack in the back yard was a nice secure place to leave our bikes.

Wonderful walking around Block Island ! Beautiful views, lovely gardens ,great architecture, dozens of restaurants and unique shops and galleries. The visitors guide maps direct you to routes to easily see the many highlights . I felt like a I was on a vacation in another country- so rich with historical buildings, amazing vistas over the bluffs , fabulous ocean views , the wind farms and lush flowering plants everywhere.