It doesn’t matter much which season you choose to visit our Block Island hotels – there are always plenty of things to do on Block Island. This fall is no different. Fall is a great time to hike Mohegan Bluffs, visit the Block Island Lighthouses, and search for the Block Island Globes.
The historic Block Island Lighthouses stand sentinel over the coast of Block Island – one to the north and one to the south. Both Block Island lighthouses are architecturally beautiful and offer excellent insight into the history of Block Island. They also offer exquisite views of the island’s coastal scenery and can be easily accessed from our Block Island hotels.
Trips to the Block Island lighthouses are a delightful way to spend a fall afternoon. However, more than anything else, fall is the perfect time to enjoy a relaxing fall getaway at our Block Island hotels & vacation cottages. Board the Block Island Ferry Port Judith or Newport, and in no time at all, you’ll be stepping into a quiet, secluded respite for your mind, body, and soul.
Our Block Island hotels are right on the beach, a short walk from the ferry. We offer a range of accommodations, from family and pet-friendly bed and breakfasts or cottages to an adults-only Inn on the beach. Get ready for an unforgettable fall retreat. Book your getaway today!
The Best Block Island Lighthouses
There are two historic Block Island Lighthouses; the North Light and the South Light. Both Block Island lighthouses are open to the public, and they also have gift shops and museums attached to them so that you can learn more about Block Island’s history.
The Block Island North Light, located at Sandy Point, is a beautiful structure built in 1868. What stands today is actually not the original structure. This is the fourth lighthouse to have been built in this location, and it was restored most recently in the 1990s
This version was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Today’s building, made of granite and iron, is as unique as it is beautiful. It sits majestically on the island’s northern end, towering above the beach grass and sand dunes. There’s a museum on the first floor of the lighthouse, but you can no longer access the tower.
The North Light is about ten minutes from the Block Island Ferry and our Block Island hotels. You can quickly get there by bike or car. It will take around twenty minutes from the parking lot to walk out to the North Light – but the walk is more than worth the trek. It’s one of the most serene places on Block Island!
Perhaps the most recognizable of the Block Island Lighthouses is the beautiful brick structure known as the Southeast Light. It’s also the closest to our Block Island hotels, just around 6 minutes away. The Southeast Light is located on the stunning Mohegan Bluffs, one of the most scenic places on Block Island.
The Southeast Light, built in 1874, sits atop the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The red brick structure was built in the Gothic Style, and it stands today as one of the most unique lighthouses in the country. Visitors can tour the main floor of the lighthouse, where you’ll find another excellent museum, as well as the tower. Climbing to the top of this tower offers a breathtaking view of Block Island and the surrounding waters.
The Best Beachfront Block Island Hotels
Whether you’ve come to admire the beautiful Block Island Lighthouses or to embrace the quiet, nature-forward paradise that is Block Island, there’s no better place to stay while you’re here than our Block Island hotels. We offer a fantastic range of accommodations, including a family-friendly Bed and Breakfast and an adults-only Inn, both right on the beach. We also offer vacation cottages on Block Island, including our newest, Whitestone Cottages.
It’s true that there are many great things to do on Block Island, but most guests visiting us are coming here to escape the fast-paced, overstimulating world we often find ourselves in. No matter the season, trips to Block Island are all about relaxing and unwinding in a way you just can’t do at home.
If you’re looking for a place to accommodate a family, turn to the accommodations at the award-winning Blue Dory Inn. Our Block Island Vacation Cottages also make an excellent respite for families, friends traveling together, and those friends who want to travel with their four-legged companions. For those guests looking for a more romantic getaway to our Block Island hotels, choose our intimate, adults-only paradise, Avonlea.
No matter the style of vacation you’re looking for, our collection of award-winning Block Island hotels has something for you. Unlike most other Block Island hotels, our Inns and cottages are situated right on the beach and are within easy walking distance from the ferry and all the shops and restaurants on Block Island you want. With unrivaled hospitality, there’s truly no better place to stay on Block Island. Book your room with us today!
