A Room with a View
1661 by Lee Ann Gale Atlantic Inn
For the most accurate availability on Block Island, book direct. On-line sites, like Expedia and TripAdvisor, often don’t have Block Island’s full inventory. Block Island has the largest
out advice about things to see and
collection of Victorian era hotels of any
do. For longer visits, Block Island has
vacation destination on the Eastern
a slew of rental properties and able
Seaboard. Among the architectural
real estate agents to help you find the
gems are the Atlantic Inn, the Spring
picturesque vacation home that’s just
House, Hotel Manisses, the National
right for you and yours. There is higher
Hotel, and the Block Island Beach
availability for accommodations and
Blue Dory by Lee Ann Gale
House, formerly the Surf Hotel. For the ferry reservations during the shoulder luxury traveler, new boutique hotels
seasons, the week after July 4, and in
and inns provide modern amenities.
the last week of August. For specific
The island is also famous for its quaint
accommodation information visit the
bed and breakfasts and guest houses.
Block Island Tourism Council’s web
You’ll find friendly and knowledgeable
site at blockislandinfo.com or see
proprietors who are eager to hand
accommodation listings on page 42. Champlin’s Marina
28 Close To Home, A World Away
www.blockislandinfo.com
