Boating

Aldo's Boat Rentals. From no-skills-required pontoon boats to zippy sailboats, Aldo's offers all sorts of fun on the quiet waters of the Great Salt Pond. Bumper boats and paddleboats are fun for kids. Champlin's Marina, West Side Rd., Block Island, New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/466–2700.

Pond and Beyond. Guided wildlife kayak trips around the Great Salt Pond are a specialty here. Children ages 12 and older can join tours suited to their skill level, and younger kids can hang out at the sea-life touch tanks run nearby by the Block Island Maritime Institute. Ocean Ave., New Shoreham, Rhode Island, 02807. 401/578–2773; www.pondandbeyondkayak.com. Closed mid-Oct.–late May.