Granite Theatre: A Cultural Gem in Westerly, Rhode Island

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Block Island Ferry Terminal, exit the terminal and head east on Water Street. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with Chapel Street. Turn left onto Chapel Street and follow it as it curves into High Street. Continue on High Street until you reach the Town Square. From the Town Square, head southeast on Dodge Street until you reach the intersection with Ocean Avenue. Turn left onto Ocean Avenue and follow it until you reach the end of the street. You will find the beach on your right. Once at the beach, enjoy the views before heading back to the Town Square. The Granite Theatre is located in Westerly, RI, which is not accessible directly from Block Island by foot, so plan to take a ferry to the mainland.

• Ferry

  To get to the Granite Theatre in Westerly, you will need to take the Block Island Ferry from Block Island to Point Judith. Once you arrive at Point Judith, walk to the nearby bus stop and catch the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus #14 towards Westerly. After about 30 minutes, get off at the stop closest to 1 Granite St, Westerly, RI. The theatre will be a short walk from the bus stop.

• Bicycle Rental

  If you prefer biking, rent a bike in Block Island. Start at the rental location and head towards the ferry terminal at Old Harbor. Take the ferry to Point Judith. Once you arrive at Point Judith, hop on your bike and follow the road signs leading to Westerly. The ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes. Look for 1 Granite St, which is where the Granite Theatre is located. Make sure to follow local traffic rules while cycling.