Spring, Winter, and Fall

Block Island Comes Alive All Year Long

If you ask a resident or a frequent visitor their favorite time of year here, they will probably answer spring or fall. While we love the summer on Block Island too, it’s only one of several seasons when the Island comes alive. Insiders know daffodils and shad blooms burst open in the spring, as do shops, restaurants, and inns. Before the crowds of summer claim Block Island, spring offers sunny days where you can take advantage of the beaches, trails, and ponds.

New England is famous for rich landscapes of blazing red and golden amber in the fall; Block Island is no exception. If you come to see the foliage, you’ll probably spy much more in the autumnal sky. Flocks of birds pass through during the fall and the spring because Block Island is a stop of the fabled Atlantic Flyway. With as many as 150 different species swooping in to say hello, the Island may have as many as several hundred thousand birds calling it home for two or three days at a time.

Winter is for vigorous souls (including 950 year-round residents) who enjoy the crisp air and relish having deserted beaches to themselves. Pick your favorite season and spend some time on Block Island.