Unique island treasures

There are no chain stores on Block Island. There are, however, lots of one-of-a-kind shops offering everything from antiques to t- shirts.

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Stores feature original jewelry designs, resort clothing, home decor, toys, paintings, photographs, antiques, and even special gifts for your pet. (Photo by Kari Curtis)

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Twice a week there is a Farmers Market where offerings include island made honey, baked goods, art, jewelry and vegetables fresh from island gardens. (Photo by Kari Curtis)

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Island galleries offer a range of items inspired by Block island. Gallery nights offer an opportunity to meet the artists and browse an extraordinary display of paintings, photographs, pottery, jewelry and sculpture.

The island’s shops form an adventure all their own.

Pick out a memento or Block Island-themed sweatshirt as a keepsake from your island vacation at one of the charming gift shops; or browse for fine art or pottery in the downtown’s many galleries.

Only steps away from the ferry dock in Old Harbor is the heart of Block Island’s historic downtown. Most island stores are mom and pop businesses and the range of items offered is truly astounding. Homemade honey and candles vie for space with designer handbags and fashionable bathing suits and board shorts. Forget something? Not a problem. There are a host of choices to hook you up with everything from fishing and surfing gear to sunscreen and paperback books.

In addition to the shopping in town, there are farmers’ markets where island artists, chefs and farmers gather each Wednesday and Saturday morning to sell their wares. It’s a great way to pick up locally grown produce, home-baked goodies, locally made preserves, handcrafted jewelry, and much more.

Local artists and craftsmen show at the many galleries that dot the downtown, during the Arts and Crafts Guild shows hosted on the Historical Society lawn each season, and at farmers’ markets every Wednesday and Saturday morning. Be sure to pencil in the Christmas Stroll for late fall: During the Thanksgiving Day weekend, island stores open their doors and offer dynamite discounts just in time for the holidays.

Block Island Shops

Art Galleries

JESSIE EDWARDS STUDIO www.jessieedwardsgallery.com 401-466-5314

PHOTO DOG ART GALLERY www.lesleyanneulrich.com 401-466-5858

SPRING STREET GALLERY www.springstreetgallery.org 401-466-5374

Clothing/Accessories

B-EYES SUNGLASS SHOP www.b-eyes.com 401-466-8676

B.I.Tees 401-466-5977

DIAMOND BLUE SURF SHOP www.diamondbluebi.com 401-466-3145

EAST OF THE RIVER NILE TRADING COMPANY www.eastoftherivernile.com 401-480-9728

FULL MOON TIDE www.fullmoontide.com 401-466-2422

NORTH LIGHT FIBERS www.northlightfibers.com 401-466-2050

STAR DEPARTMENT STORE 401-466-5541

STRINGS & THINGS www.fullmoontide.com 401-466-5666

TWIN MAPLES www.twinmaplesblockisland.com 401-466-5547

Gifts

BLOCK ISLAND TRADING COMPANY www.blockislandtradingcompany.com 401-859-1524

Uncommon gifts, distinctive home accessories and essentials for island living. Open year-round at blockislandtradingcompany.com

GLASS ONION www.glassonionblockisland.com 401-466-5161

ISLANDOG www.blockislandog.com 401-466-5666

ISLAND MIST www.islandmistnaturalproducts.com 401-466-8700

MARYE-KELLEY www.marye-kelley.com 401-466-2412

RED BIRD LIQUOR STORE 401-466-2441

WATERCOLORS 401-466-2538

Jewelry

GOLDDIGGERS www.blockislandgolddiggers.com 401-466-2611

JENNIFER’S JEWELRY www.jennifersjewelrybi.com 401-466-7944

MARMAR JEWELS www.marmarjewels.com 215-880-3922

Necessities

BLOCK ISLAND HEALTH & GENERAL STORE 401-466-5825

ESSENTIALS 401-466-3168

ISLAND HARDWARE & SUPPPLY 401-466-5831

Toys

BUILDING BLOCKS 401-466-TOYS(8697)

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