Such a cute place to visit with kids! It's free to visit, has bathrooms, and there's a little shop…read morewhere you can buy water, ice cream, and farm souvenirs. Just keep in mind that a stroller made mainly for pavement can be difficult because the paths have small rocks and grass. Overall, a really sweet family stop!

A must stop while visiting Block island. It's FREE and it's close to the ferry dock and downtown…read moreshops and restaurants. Very cute and well maintained Farm! Venture around the grounds and admire the beautiful and well taken care of animals. There is a nice garden, many different animals and a great place to take in the scenery There is a walk in area to pet/watch some chickens and some cute llamas, which gets you closer to the back of the farm. You can see fritter up the pasture where the horses and donkey like to roam. Food basket is available for guests to feed the animals for free There is also a lemonade stand that makes fresh squeezed juices. Visit the gift store to browse the homemade knit collections .

They are NOT doing bikes this year!! We originally wanted…read moreto bike around BI for the day but when we arrived we were informed they are not doing bikes for the '24 season. We ended up grabbing a car instead and we were very very grateful. We got to see all of the island and did not die in the heat and on the many hills across the island.

Okay if I could give separate ratings, then this is what I would rate this experience as: 5 Stars…read morefor the employees, they were awesome and they provided transportation to/from ferry to the rental location. They were kind, and engaging. The actual rental car was physically a disaster - these was quite a lot of cosmetic damage, . . . whatever the dents and scrapes were of no real concern to me, also there was A LOT of beach sand inside the car, but again no big deal. The bald tires, the check engine light on as well as the tire pressure monitor light on . . . were a big deal and quite concerning. I was renting for 6 hours and traveled a total of maybe 25 miles throughout the entire day just sightseeing, however the entire time I was driving, I was keenly aware of the bald tires situation and was uneasy, thinking about other drivers and having to stop short etc. so with that coming into play, my overall rating was much lower than I expected. If I was to rent again from Aldo's, I'd insist on a vehicle that would pass RI State Inspection, because I KNOW for sure those tires that are currently on that Camry, would NOT.

I can't give anything but 5 stars. I was on the island for the first time last month. Not wanting…read moreto drive, the plan was to rent bicycles to go around the island, thinking it would be fine. DONT DO IT. MOPED is the way to go. The island is bigger than you think I got talking to the guy behind the desk while filling out the paperwork and he was awesome. Very friendly and informative. Long story short... he ended up giving us 3 hours for the price of 1! If you have never been in control of a moped, don't worry. The more you relax, the easy it is. Before they let you ride away they just made sure you have the basics down. Ride down the street and back. I think renting a moped is a MUST do if you're on the island for a few days.

1 STAR -- Extremely disappointing experience…read more We reserved a brand-new Bronco convertible for 4 hours for $368.90 from Aldo's. Unfortunately, the experience was a complete disappointment and put a huge damper on our limited day on Block Island. We arrived at the moped/ bike pick up and driven to the car lot by an employee who almost ran into pedestrians on the way there. When we arrived at the car lot, we were told the Bronco we reserved had not been returned, despite being due back two hours earlier. The employee helping us was kind and apologized, and we were offered a Jeep instead. Since we were only on the island from approximately 11:30-5:00, we reluctantly accepted it so we wouldn't lose even more time. We were told, "There are a few lights on the dash, but don't worry about that." There were multiple warning lights, including tire pressure, traction control, ABS and check engine. Almost immediately after leaving, the Jeep stalled. It also had a cracked windshield, the windows didn't work, and the driver's seatbelt was extremely difficult to release. The Jeep stalled at least three more times during our rental. We called Aldo's immediately and were told a golf cart would be available in about 30 minutes. Half way through our rental, they offered us the Bronco, but by then we had already lost valuable time and didn't want to spend even more of our day driving back and forth to exchange vehicles. We asked to return the Jeep at the town location rather than drive another 15 minutes to the lot after a day of hell with this jeep. We were initially told no, but after asking if we could receive a partial refund due to the experience, we were eventually allowed to return it in town, with no mention of a partial refund. I also spoke to two employees, one which I believe is the manager, upon returning it and explained our struggles all day with the car, obtaining nothing more than an, "I'm sorry." We returned it 45 minutes early because we were done dealing with the vehicle. We were told we'd be refunded the difference between the Bronco and Jeep. The Jeep was quoted at $225/hour, yet we were charged $313.30. I called the manager, who explained that the charge included a 17% rental/sales tax and a 3.99% credit card fee, bringing the rental portion to $275.42. So they charged me incorrectly, and would refund us the 93.48 However, I still do not understand how the final charge was calculated or why the refund did not clearly reflect the difference between the two rentals. For comparison, the original Bronco charge of $368.90 included only $18.90 in tax, while the Jeep charge had $50.42 in additional charges.Upon writing this maybe they didn't apply the military discount that was applied to the bronco, to the Jeep? But if it was on my reservation I don't know how that could be. I would appreciate a clear, itemized explanation and appropriate refund. Most importantly, a vehicle with this many warning lights that repeatedly stalls should not be rented to customers. Telling a customer not to worry about multiple safety and mechanical warning lights is unacceptable. The initial employee was kind, but the vehicle condition, lack of communication, lost time and confusing charges made this an extremely frustrating experience. I cannot recommend Aldo's and would strongly suggest renting elsewhere.

This is one of those places I wish I could give more than 5 stars to. It's that's beautiful…read more Rodman's Hollow is indeed a hollow, sort of a big hole in the landscape. It's a bit under 50 acres and is crossed with hiking trails. 50 acres might not sound like much but since the trails go up and down and all around you can spend hours exploring this place. The Hollow was formed during the last period of glaciation, about 20,000 years ago and is the only know habitat of a small vole like creature. Don't plan on actually seeing the beast because they are reported to be extremely shy, but I have seen very small trails in the grass that might be made by the voles. Unfortunately besides the voles Rodman's Hollow is also home to an enormous amount of ticks. If you do go hiking make sure you take a bath in tick repellent or you might be taking home more than just fond memories. Rodman's Hollow is a relatively short bike ride from the center of town and only a few miles from Southeast Lighthouse. It's a incredible beautiful part of Block Island that unfortunately few people take the time to visit.

BI has done an outstanding job of preserving their green-space. Unfortunately they've done a…read moremiserable job of providing maps of any kind, most significantly lacking in trail maps. Rodman's Hollow is gorgeous and can keep you meandering for an afternoon. If you're an average hiker, or really anyone in good health, the BI trails will not be too challenging and they're full of gorgeous rewards. If you're not up for a long hike or any moderately challenging inclines, you may find yourself facing more of a hike than you'd hoped for since getting information about trails is the only downside to BI hiking.

One of the walking trails near the landing. Good views and an easy climb. A nice way to start…read moreyour day on the island. Close to Ballards so if they have a band, you won't want to stay long.

A nice place to see…read more the sea As the name implies, Ocean View Park is a park right on the ocean. Actually over looking the ocean would be a better description because it's located way up on one of the many high bluffs that make up Block Island. The island is a terminal moraine, a gift from the last ice age when the glacier scraped up strata and other older material from the bottom of the ocean and dumped it here when the glacial started melting. The bluffs and boulders are the only thing that keeps the island from being reclaimed by Poseidon. Even though Ocean View Park is only a ten or fifteen minute walk from Old Harbor and the ferry landing, virtually no one goes here except some local people to eat lunch. That's because it's hidden off to the side of a dead end road and is difficult to see. One of those places you have to know exactly where to look. The park has a cool gazebo thing, a few benches, a small board way and of course great views of the ocean. It's not really large enough for a long walk and up too high for easy access to the water; it's more of a place to just relax, look at the water or eat lunch. On the south side of the park some interesting foundations and ruins of buildings can be seen. I have asked about them but have received various stories about their origins. Makes for an interesting discussion but it also makes me wonder if anyone really knows. One person told me they are the remains of an old farm house that burned down and another delineated a long tale about a hotel that got destroyed in a hurricane. Someone else told an interesting but very questionable story about the Manisses Tribe building the structure to hold weapons for war. As with most things, who knows what the truth really is. A cool little park that is a great place for a quick bite to eat, a great view of the ocean or have some fun digging around in some old ruins. A nice place to see the sea.

This short trail is well maintained with branches cut back and grass mowed down. It provides shade…read moreon a sunny day in some areas, and full sun in others. Part of the trail is on a sloping incline from left to right making the trek a bit difficult in this area. The track is narrow here as well. At the further end of the field the trail is two person wide. There are a couple of off shoots that go to private property and are clearly marked. From the top of the hill is a small water view. It was nice to get off the road for a while. There are no side walks in this area and this path makes a nice walk through nature away from the cars.

I absolutely love this beach club! They have live music and waiters that serve you right on the…read morebeach. There's a dance floor and multiple bars through the beach if you enjoy sitting at the bar. You don't have to carry the heavy beach umbrellas or chairs. They have everything available to rent. And the cabanas are a decent price if you came with a group. I have to say some of the food wasn't the best but it wasn't bad either. Just not something I'd order again. I felt this way about the award winning clam chowder. It just wasn't my cup of tea. I didn't like the bright orange carrots and bacon . I prefer a paler cones England clam chowder. All in all I love Ballard and will spend more time here

I only went here once, but the place itself is really nice. It's huge, with seating right on the…read morebeach, a big indoor bar, and a couple of outdoor bars too. The views are beautiful, they had a live band playing, and frozen cocktail machines, so the atmosphere was definitely fun. Unfortunately the service didn't match the setting. We were there with a big group for a birthday, and although they did separate my check like I asked they got my order wrong three different times. They brought me out the complete wrong steak with fries at first and I was so confused because my mean came with rice not fries and we're midallions not a full steak. The waitress said "why didn't you say that, that's what you ordered" and the person next to me was like "umm no she ordered the madallians" because I literally did. By the time I finally got the right meal, everyone else had already finished eating. Honestly I didn't even want it anymore but I ate it because I was tired of sending it back. What really bothered me was how it was handled. After three mistakes and having to talk to someone (more than one person) multiple times, they only took $13 off the $44 Carne Asada Filet. It felt like they didn't really care how frustrating the experience was, especially since everyone else had to wait for me to eat. If the person sitting next to me hadn't spoken up for me, I probably would have just stayed quiet. At least they got the wine right ‍ The location is awesome, and I really wanted to love this place, but based on my experience, the service needs a lot of improvement.

A nice place with a…read morebad name It certainly doesn't have the most attractive name but it is a lovely place. Whenever we bike down to North Lighthouse at the tip of Corn Neck Road we stop here for a little break to see the Great Salt Pond. There is a parking lot by the boardwalk that holds a dozen or so cars and it's seldom filled. Most of the area is salt marsh so you have to pretty much stay on the boardwalk until you get to the beach. then you can walk along the beach or just take in the great views of the salt pond. The area is frequented by large numbers of different wildfowl so it's a good spot for birdwatching. Unfortunately there is some validity to the name. There are mosquitoes. and ticks and biting files, so bring strong bug repellent if you plan on spending any time here.

This is a cute little spot to bring young children since they can walk right into the water. It…read moresits on Great Salt Pond so there aren't any big waves and the water is warmer and calm. We also noticed paddle boarders and kayakers entering the bay from this spot so that was fun for my 20 month old godson to watch.

Avoid at all costs - UNSAFE CARS & Zero care for customer safety…read more We ended up at Old Harbor Bike & Moped Rentals because Aldo's screwed up our Bronco reservation and sent us here. Their boss agreed over the phone to "hold" a PT Cruiser for us while we walked over from Aldo's. When we got there, no one at the desk knew what we were talking about. We waited in line for 35-40 minutes before someone called the boss again and was told to hand us the PT Cruiser. At first, we were genuinely grateful that this location was able to step in and get us any car after the Bronco disaster but that relief disappeared almost instantly, and it became very clear we just traded one mess for another. The car was already running in the lot, and once we got in, we saw every dashboard warning light on check engine, battery and a portable battery booster just sitting in the back seat. No one mentioned any issues with the car, no warning that it might not start. Within the first couple of hours, it stalled repeatedly. We were stranded in a parking lot with no cell service at one stop, forced to try starting it over and over until it finally turned over. Later, it died again before barely restarting. The suspension was shot and it felt absolutely unsafe to drive even on main paved roads, never mind the island's dirt roads or side parking spots. We avoided certain roads entirely because the car felt like it couldn't handle even a small bump. It was slow to accelerate, rattled constantly, and genuinely felt dangerous. We were so nervous about getting stuck somewhere else with no way to call for help that we cut our rental short by hours and returned it early. When I told the woman at Old Harbor about the problems, multiple stalls, dangerous suspension, dashboard lights on from the moment we got in... she just stared at me, said nothing, and took the keys. No apology. No "we'll look into it." Nothing. This car should never have been rented to anyone. It was unsafe, unreliable, and clearly not maintained. And the complete lack of concern from the staff when I reported the issues says everything about how little they care about customer safety.

We rented a golf cart and paid for 2 hours. We arrived back with 10 minutes remaining and hadn't…read moreeven stopped the cart yet as we entered the parking lot and they approached us telling us we were late. Huh?! Went inside and the woman at the desk said yes, you are late. After producing our receipt she sort of apologized half heartedly. No discussion about the experience, or if everything worked ok. Or even a thank you. As far as I'm concerned we won't be back.

Steve is fantastic! I arrived just before closing with a triple-wrapped chain around my crank. He…read moreimmediately dropped everything to salvage my bike and charged a very reasonable price for the repair. His shop is an undisputed hidden gem on Block Island!

The bikes were practically new, and Peter was very patient and professional in helping us choose…read moreour bikes. Their shop is definitely worth the walk from the Block Island pier.