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Block Island is only 3 miles wide and 7 miles long, but it boasts about 30 miles of hiking trails, plus 17 miles of pristine beaches that are also great for walking. An outdoor enthusiast’s ideal setting, Block Island offers scenic bike riding and hiking trails that are open to the public.

You can explore much of the island’s natural beauty on the Greenway Trail System or rent a bicycle to tour the island’s beautiful country. Bicycles can be rented at Beach Rose Bicycles located at the Rose Farm Inn. Beach Rose Bicycles maintains a high quality fleet of Trek and Raliegh bikes for the whole family.

Southeast Lighthouse is located at the southeast corner of the island on the Mohegan Trail. The lighthouse was constructed in 1875 and remains to this day an active US Coast Guard navigational aid. The lighthouse was moved in 1993, in danger of falling off the bluffs due to erosion. In addition to offering tours of the tower, the lighthouse has a museum that is open during the summer season.

North Lighthouse is located at Sandy Point on the northern tip of Block Island. The North Lighthouse warns boaters of a sandbar extending from this end of the island. The surrounding dunes are part of the Block Island National Wildlife Refuge, home to many species, including the Piping Plover and American Burying Beetle. A short walk away from the North Lighthouse lies the tip of the island, with ocean on both sides of a thin strip of land.

There is more to Block Island than gorgeous beaches. With more than 50 stores and specialty shops, and numerous art galleries, Block Island offers a diverse shopping experience. The Island’s plentiful shops offer casual souvenirs as well as unique gifts from around the world and antiques.

Two of Block Island’s finest restaurants, The Atlantic Inn and Spring House Hotel, are located next to the Rose Farm Inn. Shopping and additional dining options in Old Harbor are just a short stroll from the Rose Farm Inn.