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 .

Cute farm. We enjoyed seeing all the animals. Fun stop on the island - clean restrooms…read more Say hi to the kangaroos! One may even do his best Zoolander pose for you. Don't forget to leave a donation to support these animals.

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.

Overall, we had a good experience. Our vehicle was in good condition and was brand new. But there…read morewas quite a bit of confusion when we arrived when they tried to switch us from the jeep that we reserved to a higher priced Bronco that we did not request. There was a lot of back and forth with the staff but in the end they honored the original price. They took us in a van to a remote location to pick up our bronco. The staff at that location was very friendly and easy to work with.

Rented my bike from them for my trip to the island. Came out to about $3 an hour. Plenty of bikes…read moreto chose from and pickup and drop off was fast and easy.

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.

Its a block island staple for sure…read more Located right off the ferry landing you cant miss it. I only ate at the restaurant and didnt use any of the other facilities so will only comment on the restaurant portion. Its got pretty standard beach eats. Menu is pretty extensive. I ended up ordering the lobster roll. It was just okay. The bread just didnt do it for me. Many people in my group commented that the food was a bit salty. Service was great though. My main gripe was the weak drinks. You feel like you are somewhere in the Caribbean when you are on this resort but the weak slushy drinks were the buzz kill. Oh wait a minute. No buzz kill to be had because I never got buzzed to begin with. Probably best to stick with drinks thst you know have an exact amount of alcohol. Have a good time everybody.

When most people hear of Ballard's Beach Resort, they associate it with getting off the ferry and…read moreday drinking out of pineapples on the beach. You can't beat the lively music, crazy waves, and stunning views. Sadly, if you're not staying overnight on the island, then you probably would not know that they offer an amazing dinner nightly from 7 to 10 PM that is worth way more than they're charging. I ordered the filet special for $19 which included filet mignon, fingerling, potatoes, and asparagus. While the portion size didn't allow for leftovers, it was plenty to fill me up after a day of walking around and beaching it. When our server Diana came over to the table to take our order, I explained my allergies. She wrote everything down and personally spoke to the bartender and the chef who were both willing to accommodate my needs. I love a good dirty martini, but because of my allergy to red peppers, I often cannot have a dirty martini at restaurants because the olive juice has had olives with pimentos in them or the olives have been placed with cherries which I'm also allergic to. Diana went above and on by securing a jar of green olives that did not have pimentos and had the bartender make my drinks using that. Talk about exceptional service! When the food was brought out, Shawn, the manager, personally came over to see to it that I was all set. he conversed easily with my husband and me and had us smiling and laughing in no time. That's a rare gift! Ballards is very lucky to have him as a manager representing their establishment. If you're looking for something other than filet mignon, you'll be happy to know that they also offer a lobster special from 7 to 10 PM that is $20. We saw quite a few plates go by, and let me just tell you they were the biggest lobsters I've ever seen!!! My husband and I will be back for sure. He loved his gluten free Mac and cheese with lobster, and I loved my filet! The sunset dinner deals will have us and our friends coming back. This genius deal, stunning view, delicious food, and exceptional service have turned us into new customers!

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.

It's not just this location but with the prices listed, you're better off bringing your own bike or…read morecar if you can. For cars, it's anywhere from $70-95 for one hour and goes up by $20-50 each hour plus a mandatory $10 insurance fee. For bikes it was $27.50 for 4 hours but a majority of their bikes are more like mountain bikes so they're harder to ride. The staff is very friendly and understanding about switching out bikes so they get 5 stars but the price is definitely a 1. Bikes come with a helmet but I didn't see any locks. However the island seems safe and lots of people feel comfortable leaving their bikes in the racks unlocked without getting it stolen. Hopefully it stays that way.

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.