Biking

The best way to explore Block Island is by bicycle (about $20–$30 a day to rent) or moped (about $45 per hour, $85–$115 per day). Most rental places are open spring–fall and have child seats for bikes. All rent bicycles in various styles and sizes, including mountain bikes, hybrids, tandems, and children's bikes.

Island Moped and Bike Rentals. This shop has bikes of all kinds for daily and weekly rentals and mopeds for hourly to half-day rentals. 41 Water St., Rhode Island, 02807. 401/741–2329; www.bimopeds.com.

Old Harbor Bike Shop. Descend from the Block Island Ferry and climb on a bike at this shop that also has a location at the Boat Basin marina in New Harbor. Water St., south of ferry dock, New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/466–2029; www.blockislandtransportation.com/about.htm.