Set off Long Island's south shore lies the iconic car-free beach haven: Fire Island - made famous by more than two dozen television shows, documentaries, and major Hollywood productions.
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Governors Island, New YorkIn the heart of New York Harbor, just 800 yards from lower Manhattan, is the 172-acre, car-free Governors Island. Founded in 1524 by the Lenape who seasonally used the leafy island as a fishing camp, the island was more recently used by the US Coast Guard in the mid-20th century.
Getting Around Block IslandAs mentioned, it's not necessary to bring a vehicle. The island is highly walkable and bikeable, and you can either bring your own bicycle or rent one on the island. Mopeds are also available for rent on the island and a fun way to zip around to its beaches, cliffs, and lighthouses.
Block Island Ferry: provides year-round service from Point Judith, RI. This is the only Ferry that can take vehicles to the island and reservations for vehicles are required. Passenger reservations are recommended. For information please visit www.blockislandferry.com or call (401) 783-4613.
You wont' need a car for your stay. There are plenty of taxis, ferries, jitneys etc available for you. If you want to explore the island for a day, you can rent a scooter, or a car for 1 day. Driving in the bahamas is not easy.
The summer retreat's reputation for partying, not its natural beauty, came to the fore in August after fights broke out at a free music festival at Ballard's Beach Resort and, later that same night, on the Block Island Ferry.
There are ATMs on the island, and all of the venues usually accept credit cards, though on occasion (like the 4th of July, for example) the bars go to cash only.