Dorie's Cove, Grace's Cove and Cooneymus are among a few of these secret beaches. The West side beaches are mainly rocky with an occasional sandy area. The North end of Block Island is home to a protected wildlife refuge.
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Think food and drinks overlooking the ocean, boutique-lined streets, spectacular natural sights and some of the most unspoiled white sand beaches in the country. Hop on a bike or moped and get exploring charming streets, dramatic cliffs, quiet beaches and pristine nature trails.
Unfortunately, there are no public campgrounds or designated tent camping areas on Block Island. Camping is not allowed on the beaches or in public parks. If you're looking for beach camping options, you might consider nearby Watch Hill in Rhode Island or Shelter Island in New York.
Block Island was named after Adrian Block, the Dutch navigator who re-discovered the Island in 1614. Sixteen families from the English colony of Massachusetts settled on Block Island in 1661 and in 1664, the Island became part of the English colony of Rhode Island.
The Narragansett Indians were the first inhabitants of Block Island as evidenced by remains that date back thousands of years. Their name for the island was “Manisses” which translates to “ Island of the Little God.” In 1614, Adrian Block, a Dutch explorer sailed to the island and gave it his name.
Q. Is the water on Block Island safe to drink? A. Yes, The water provided by the Block Island Water Company meets or exceeds all Rhode Island Department of Health and E.P.A.
Unfortunately Block Island real estate is exremely high. Even with the market so low, you still have to pay steep prices for anything on the Block. This is true for most islands simply because there is just so much land.
The Sullivan House is a much-admired architectural gem. It was built in 1904 for Col. LU Maltby, the owner of the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia. During WWI, a naval base was established on Block Island to hunt German U-boats and protect the coast.
The roughly 1,000 full-time residents who keep the island running — teachers, policemen, bank tellers, town employees, volunteer firefighters and EMTs — have long been unable to afford the median $1.2-million sales price for a home. Now, many are also struggling to find rentals that they can afford year-round.
Block Island School is a public school located in BLOCK ISLAND, RI. It has 129 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading.
Block Island Sound BIS, which has a mean depth of about 40 meters, has features common to both a tidal estuary and the offshore waters of the Continental Shelf.
Block Island is by and large a very safe locale, but as with any place there are certain precautions you can and should take to stay out of harm's way.