Crescent Beach, near Old HarborBlock Island, the genial and wonderfully pristine land mass off the coast of Rhode Island, has been a wonderful spot for a low-keyed yet sophisticated beach vacation for generations. There's virtually no gay following here, even compared with the relatively mainstream Martha's Vineyard, but this is a progressive, liberal-minded community that's very welcoming toward gay and lesbian visitors nonetheless - perfect if you're seeking peace and quiet, stunning maritime vistas, and secluded beaches (this photo depicts Crescent Beach, which is fringed by Corn Neck Rd., just north of Old Harbor's clutch of shops and restaurants as well as the main ferry terminal). For tourist information on the island, visit the Block Island Chamber of Commerce website. Block Island is an easy day-trip, by ferry, from such gay-popular Rhode Island cities as Providence and Newport, and it's prime tourism season is May through October (with July and August the busiest). If you do make it out for the day, be sure to drop by Eli's (on Chapel St., 401-466-5230, a fantastic restaurant serving creative contemporary American chow.
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