Historic Homes and Sites
Visit Block Island with its history of sailing and sea trade
1 place to visit
New Shoreham (Block Island), RI
North Light Lighthouse and Beach
This is the fourth Rhode Island lighthouse erected on the shifting sands on Block Island's Sandy Point. The building was opened in 1993 as an interpretive center. The lighthouse is on the grounds of the National Wildlife Sanctuary, which contains hiking trails. No tower access. Reaching the lighthouse requires walking for about 20 minutes from the parking area on a sandy beach. There is an interpretive center in the first floor of the building.
Hours: Thursday-Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Tuesday & Wednesday and on rainy daysNorth End of Corn Neck Road 401-466-3200