I'm a lifelong New Englander, and I've gone on tons of day trips around the region. My favorite budget-friendly trip is Block Island, a quaint getaway off the Rhode Island mainland. I love exploring ...

“It goes a lot faster than I expected it to,” first-time rider Jacob Stokes said. “I thought it would be much slower.” Jennifer Kessinger from Kentucky was unsure about a ferry ride. “I was very ...