What To Do - Lighthouses

Currently two magnificent lighthouses braise the northern and southern skylines of Block Island. Both are common destinations for islanders and visitors.

The Block Island Southeast Lighthouse (pictured right) is a 52 foot brick dwelling located atop the Mohegan Bluffs on the southeastern shore. Originally built in 1875, it was deactivated in 1990 and then relighted in 1994. Today it acts both as a visitor destination and as an active navigational aid to the U.S. Coast Guard. For further details, please go here.

The Block Island North Lighthouse (pictured below) is located at Sandy Point, near the north end of Block Island. First erected in 1868 the lighthouse stands 55 feet tall, is made of granite, and also serves today as a navigational aid to the U.S. Coast Guard. Visitors and seamen alike can see the tower's flashing white light every five seconds. For further details, please go here.