Live in New England -- and This 10-square-mile Island Draws Me Back Every Summer

The piece revisits Block Island, a 10-square-mile island off Rhode Island, arguing that staying overnight is the best way to experience it even though the island can be covered in a day. The author describes the rhythms of summer—ferries running at the start of high season, mornings with bloody marys, families applying sunscreen, and packed duffel bags—then recommends where to stay and what to do. Suggested hotels include Block Island Beach House, Blue Dory Inn, Spring House Hotel, and The Atlantic Inn. Activities highlight the 200-foot Mohegan Bluffs with 141 wooden steps to a secluded beach, plus “farm day” at 1661 Inn Farm & Gardens. The guide focuses on bike riding, dining, paths, and live music.