Block Island is one of the American East Coast's top island tourist destinations, located approximately 14 miles off the tip of Long Island's Montauk Point.

The 9.7-square-mile island extends off the coast of mainland Rhode Island within the Outer Lands archipelago and is home to a population of more than 1,000 residents, serving as a popular summer tourism destination for residents throughout the New York City and New England regions.

It is home to expansive undeveloped natural areas, historic lighthouses, and a number of rocky cliffs and beachfront areas, named as one of the "Last Great Places in America" by the Nature Conservancy.

Throughout the 20th century, the island served as a popular retreat for American presidents and celebrities such as Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh. Hiking, cycling, sailing, and fishing are popular seasonal activities, while an annual Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show attracts more than triple the island's normal summer tourist population.

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