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Dog-friendly trip to Block Island | thepupdiary.com
15 OctWhile out in the Hamptons this past weekend for the ARF walk, we decided to take a day trip from Montauk over to Block Island off the coast of Rhode Island. We had heard the island was very dog friendly and we were not disappointed! Block Island is a smaller and more dog-friendly version of Martha’s Vineyard!
Sitting by the beach on Block Island
Getting There
We took the 75-minute Viking Fleet ferry from Montauk to the New Harbor area. The roundtrip fee is $80 per person and leashed dogs are welcome. Parking is available across the street from the dock for $10 per day. (This was a passenger-only trip.) Other ferry options from Rhode Island and Connecticut arrive in the downtown Old Harbor area where most of the shops and restaurants are located. The Block Island Ferry is pet friendly with leashed dogs welcome. If you plan to bring your car, vehicle reservations are required. From the Montauk Viking Fleet ferry stop in the New Harbor, it’s about a 30-minute walk into town. Taxi cabs were near the marina and were dog friendly. We paid less than $15 for a taxi into town.
What To Do
Block Island is truly dog friendly! As one of the residents told us, “Everyone knows Block Island is a doggy paradise!” All of the restaurants we checked out welcomed the dogs on their outdoor patios, beaches had few dog restrictions, and we were welcome in all of the shops. (Many shops close for the season mid October and reopen in May.) The West Beach, part of a bird sanctuary, is not dog friendly. The 3 by 7 mile island is lined by 17 miles of beaches! There are also 32 miles of hiking trails. But beware of the ticks!
Loving the fresh air!
Where to Stay
We were on Block Island for the day and had plenty of time to shop, eat, and check out one of the beaches. We would love to stay a few days longer and fully explore the island! We found a list of dog-friendly accommodations on the Block Island Family Vacation web site. We were also advised to call the Block Island Chamber of Commerce for updates on dog-friendly listings – 1-800-383-2474. (Many of the hotels require a minimum nights stay.) We stayed in Riverhead at the Holiday Inn Express and then drove to Montauk for the ferry.
We can’t wait to go back next year!
At the Viking Ferry dock
On the ferry
Famous rock
Cemetery!
Good food here!
Overlooking the water
Cute pet boutique
By the Old Harbor
Resting by the beach
On the dock to the ferry
The Viking Ferry
Two spooky ghost towns we toured | thepupdiary.com
4 OctThere sure are a lot of spooky ghost towns out west! This past summer we toured Virginia City in Montana and Jerome in Arizona. We didn’t see any ghosts, but we did have a lot of fun! (BTW – A ghost town is just an abandoned village, town or city. Not too spooky!) Find a ghost town to tour near you!
Jerome, Arizona Ghost Town
Virginia City is an old mining town from the 1860s located about 20 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Leashed dogs are welcome to tour the grounds and check out the open-air style museum with dozens of buildings and artifacts. We were welcome in all of the shops and they even have dog-friendly stagecoach tours through the streets. Although a major tourist destination, the town still maintains an authentic old west feel. We really enjoyed our visit! We had lunch on the picnic tables at Town Haul Diner in Harrison, Montana.
Jerome, located 20 miles from Sedona on top of a mountain, is an historic copper mining town from the late 1800s. Known for its artist community today, the town attracts lots of tourists. We were welcome in most of the shops, but none of the restaurants or wineries allowed dogs either inside or outside. We had fun just strolling the winding streets and window shopping. Walking ghost tours were available. Head to Sedona for several dog-friendly dining options where most restaurants with outdoor patios welcome the pups.
Wordless Wednesday | thepupdiary.com
2 OctWe hope our parks open soon! Tourists’ Guide to America: Shutdown Edition
We toured Glacier National Park this summer
Our visit to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial | thepupdiary.com
28 AugWe love visiting Washington, DC! There are beautiful dog-friendly parks, restaurants, shops, monuments, boat rides . . . the list goes on and on!
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
On a recent visit we stopped by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks. The National Mall is dog friendly and a fun place to visit! The monument includes quotes from throughout King’s lifetime and offers a beautiful view of the Tidal Basin.
Today CNN posted 9 Things about MLK’s speech and the March on Washington. Today marks the 50th anniversary of this historic civil rights event.
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