Traditions mean a lot on Block Island. For life-long fans, newcomers fresh off the ferry, and everyone in between. They create innumerable opportunities for visitors to enjoy the sorts of things only possible on Block Island. The role they play impacts thousands.
Race Week is one of those traditions. And it’s a biennial event you don’t want to miss.
Something happens when you take that first step off the ferry. The air feels different. Crisper, almost fresher, with that perfect sea-salt tinge that seems to revitalize you as soon as it hits your lungs. The sound of waves both distant and immediate create a sense of relaxation that can only come from the other. Another place. Another climate. A place that distinctly isn’t there. You’re not on the mainland anymore.
What does the summer mean to you? Are there things you feel you just have to do as soon as the weather starts warming up? On Block Island, we have our own list. The number of things there is to do, places to see, and eateries to enjoy, truly come to life in the months ahead. With that in mind, we thought we’d share a few of the things you need to do this season on Block Island.
