Old Harbor
The small town center where ferries dock, with Victorian-style wooden hotels lining Water Street and restaurants, ice cream shops and bike rentals clustered here.
Old Harbor is the first stop for most visitors to the island. It is reached from Judith Point in Rhode Island by a traditional ferry in about 55 minutes or a fast ferry in about 30 minutes. In summer, fast boats also run from Newport and New London, Connecticut. Along Water Street and Dodge Street stand Victorian seaside hotels built in the late 19th century, along with terrace bars, seafood restaurants and boutiques. It is a good place to try lobster rolls and clam chowder. Bicycles and e-bikes can be rented at the wharf to start a tour of the island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Abrams Animal Farm
- Block Island Historical Society
- Crescent Beach
- Block Island Southeast Light
- Mohegan Bluffs
- Great Salt Pond & New Harbor
- Rodman's Hollow
- Clay Head Nature Trail