Block Island - New England’s Bicycle Paradise 🚴♀️🌊
When Boston’s hustle needs a one-day escape, this car-free island delivers cliffside pedaling, Dole whip pit stops, and salt air so thick you’ll taste it—all just 1 hour by ferry from Point Judith. ✨ Why It’s a Perfect Day Trip ✨ • Bike loops: 7-mile coastal ride = zero traffic, all ocean views 🌊 • Dole whip: The only acceptable post-ride sugar rush 🍍 • Quick ferry: No overnight bag needed (but bring that swimsuit) 🩱 🚲 Bike Route Musts: • Mohegan Bluffs: Steep climb = leg burn with sea rewards 🔥 • Southeast Light: Red-roofed postcard perfection 📮 • Mansion Beach: Secret sandy strip (shhh) 🤫 ⚠️ Island Truths: • No cars? True—just 300 bikes + 1 ice cream truck 🚛 • Ferry tip: Book round-trip tickets early (walk-ons sell out) ⛴️ • Rain plan: Island cinema plays Jaws on loop (how meta) 🎬 🍦 Food Finds: • The Oar: Lobster rolls with best sunset views 🌅 • Aldo’s: Morning muffins = cyclist fuel 🧁 • Ice cream hack: Skip dockside, hit The Juice Bar instead 🍦 📸 Photo Ops: 1. Bluff stairs: 141 steps down to hidden beach 📱 2. Bike + lighthouse: Classic New England shot 🚲 3. Dock jumps: Cannonball like a local 💦 #BlockIsland #BikeIsland #NoCarsYesPlease #DoleWhipDreams #NewEnglandDayTrip #FerryLife #CoastalRide #RhodeIsland #QuickEscape #BostonToBeach