Grace Hagerty’s Martha's Vineyard Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing food on, and in the nearby area of these recommended streets!
Stop by Main Street in Downtown Edgartown for some high quality shopping at Lululemon, The Great Put On, Backwater Trading Co, The Black Dog, Sun Dog, Vineyard Vines and more! If you're hungry, Edgartown is a very good place to be. High quality food in almost any direction you go! Get some quick and delicious breakfast at the Dock Street Diner or Among the Flowers. Incredible lunch and dinner options at the Port Hunter, Seafood Shanty and sit on the porch for great harbor views, the Atlantic, Atria, or Alchemy!
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Edgartown
Stop by Main Street in Downtown Edgartown for some high quality shopping at Lululemon, The Great Put On, Backwater Trading Co, The Black Dog, Sun Dog, Vineyard Vines and more! If you're hungry, Edgartown is a very good place to be. High quality food in almost any direction you go! Get some quick and delicious breakfast at the Dock Street Diner or Among the Flowers. Incredible lunch and dinner options at the Port Hunter, Seafood Shanty and sit on the porch for great harbor views, the Atlantic, Atria, or Alchemy!
Sightseeing
Must see, classic sightseeing on Martha's Vineyard!
Take a restful journey through the quiet Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association in Oak Bluffs with the beautiful and historic Gingerbread cottages from 1867. In the center is the Tabernacle, where concerts and events are still held til this day.
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Gingerbread Houses
80 Trinity ParkTake a restful journey through the quiet Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association in Oak Bluffs with the beautiful and historic Gingerbread cottages from 1867. In the center is the Tabernacle, where concerts and events are still held til this day.
Heading up island to the natural red clay cliffs of Aquinnah is an amazing way to spend some of your free time on the island. The view is truly to die for. See one of the nicest island Lighthouses, made of red bricks overseeing all of the beautiful cliffs.
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Aquinnah Cliffs Overlook
31 Aquinnah CirHeading up island to the natural red clay cliffs of Aquinnah is an amazing way to spend some of your free time on the island. The view is truly to die for. See one of the nicest island Lighthouses, made of red bricks overseeing all of the beautiful cliffs.
Stop by for some Vineyard History! This recently constructed Museum is a fun experience for friends and family to stop by and check out some of the historical aspects of the Vineyard.
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Martha's Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond RdStop by for some Vineyard History! This recently constructed Museum is a fun experience for friends and family to stop by and check out some of the historical aspects of the Vineyard.
Need to clear the mind? Take a peaceful sunrise, sunset, or mid-day walk down to the Edgartown Lighthouse. Calming ocean views and you can get up close and personal with a functioning lighthouse!
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Lighthouse Beach
230 N Water StNeed to clear the mind? Take a peaceful sunrise, sunset, or mid-day walk down to the Edgartown Lighthouse. Calming ocean views and you can get up close and personal with a functioning lighthouse!
For one of the best spots to stop and see a sunset on Martha's Vineyard, you have to go to Menemsha public beach. Grab a lobster roll from Larsen's Fish Market and head on down to the beach and it will be a lovely experience you will never forget.
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Menemsha
For one of the best spots to stop and see a sunset on Martha's Vineyard, you have to go to Menemsha public beach. Grab a lobster roll from Larsen's Fish Market and head on down to the beach and it will be a lovely experience you will never forget.
A short ferry ride from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick, the Mytoi Japanese Garden is an amazing experience. Enter a secluded world of designed Japanese elegance in this garden environment of exotic and native plantings that encircle a serene pond. The admissions price is a donation of your choosing. I would recommend bringing some water and bug spray on a humid day, and you will have an incredible time seeing one of the most unique gardens on Martha's Vineyard.
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Mytoi Japanese Garden
41 Dike RdA short ferry ride from Edgartown to Chappaquiddick, the Mytoi Japanese Garden is an amazing experience. Enter a secluded world of designed Japanese elegance in this garden environment of exotic and native plantings that encircle a serene pond. The admissions price is a donation of your choosing. I would recommend bringing some water and bug spray on a humid day, and you will have an incredible time seeing one of the most unique gardens on Martha's Vineyard.
The Field Gallery offers a comfortable, supportive, ever-changing exhibition environment. The gallery features contemporary regional art and works to foster further development of both emerging and established artists. nside, three galleries present rotating exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, and so much more. Outside, the large field is home to the ever enchanting sculptures of Field Gallery founder Thomas Maley and many others.
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Field Gallery
1050 State RdThe Field Gallery offers a comfortable, supportive, ever-changing exhibition environment. The gallery features contemporary regional art and works to foster further development of both emerging and established artists. nside, three galleries present rotating exhibits of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, and so much more. Outside, the large field is home to the ever enchanting sculptures of Field Gallery founder Thomas Maley and many others.
City/town information
General town info with some shopping and restaurant recommendations sprinkled in!
Heading up island to Aquinnah is a must. The breathtaking red clay cliffs located on the beach by the lighthouse is a must see. There is an amazing vantage point to get a lovely view of the cliffs and beach with some small local shopping and food nearby as well. For food, there is The Aquinnah shop is located at the top of the cliffs with an amazing view and a great menu. Cliffhangers is a small food shack also located right by the cliffs, good for a quick bite to eat. The Outermost Inn is also in Aquinnah, but beware - you will need to book a reservation for this popular dining spot up to 3 weeks in advance!
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Aquinnah
Heading up island to Aquinnah is a must. The breathtaking red clay cliffs located on the beach by the lighthouse is a must see. There is an amazing vantage point to get a lovely view of the cliffs and beach with some small local shopping and food nearby as well. For food, there is The Aquinnah shop is located at the top of the cliffs with an amazing view and a great menu. Cliffhangers is a small food shack also located right by the cliffs, good for a quick bite to eat. The Outermost Inn is also in Aquinnah, but beware - you will need to book a reservation for this popular dining spot up to 3 weeks in advance!
Lots of attractions here in one of the most popular downtown areas on Martha's Vineyard. The Gingerbread houses in the Camp Association are so peaceful and enjoyable to walkthrough and see with the family. The oldest Carousel in the entire country, the Flying Horses Carousel, is great fun for the kids, catch the golden ring and you get a free ride! Island Alpaca is tons of fun for a date or for the family to go pet and see Alpaca's, and you can even buy some fun products made from their fur. Circuit Avenue is here in Oak Bluffs with great restaurants and good shopping. Stop by Inkwell beach to take a dip in the water, and a calming walk on your way through Ocean Park.
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Oak Bluffs
Lots of attractions here in one of the most popular downtown areas on Martha's Vineyard. The Gingerbread houses in the Camp Association are so peaceful and enjoyable to walkthrough and see with the family. The oldest Carousel in the entire country, the Flying Horses Carousel, is great fun for the kids, catch the golden ring and you get a free ride! Island Alpaca is tons of fun for a date or for the family to go pet and see Alpaca's, and you can even buy some fun products made from their fur. Circuit Avenue is here in Oak Bluffs with great restaurants and good shopping. Stop by Inkwell beach to take a dip in the water, and a calming walk on your way through Ocean Park.
Another one of the more popular downtown areas on the Island, Edgartown has many things to offer. On the border of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown is the famous Jaw's bridge. You can't miss it as on any day in the summer there are upwards of 50 people standing ready to jump off the bridge. A must do for any thrill seekers! Downtown has some high quality shopping, fantastic restaurants, lovely harbor views, and plenty of other enjoyable attractions. A stroll through Edgartown certainly must be on your list of things to do! Stop by Bad Martha's Brewery for some locally brewed beer and even a tour of their brewery, check out Morning Glory Farm for some of the best fresh baked goods on island, locally grown veggies, and a salad bar and market that is delicious! Walk to the lighthouse, head down to South Beach for miles of rockless beaches, and see the cute biplanes landing at the Katama airfield on the way.
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Edgartown
Another one of the more popular downtown areas on the Island, Edgartown has many things to offer. On the border of Oak Bluffs and Edgartown is the famous Jaw's bridge. You can't miss it as on any day in the summer there are upwards of 50 people standing ready to jump off the bridge. A must do for any thrill seekers! Downtown has some high quality shopping, fantastic restaurants, lovely harbor views, and plenty of other enjoyable attractions. A stroll through Edgartown certainly must be on your list of things to do! Stop by Bad Martha's Brewery for some locally brewed beer and even a tour of their brewery, check out Morning Glory Farm for some of the best fresh baked goods on island, locally grown veggies, and a salad bar and market that is delicious! Walk to the lighthouse, head down to South Beach for miles of rockless beaches, and see the cute biplanes landing at the Katama airfield on the way.
Another one of the up island towns, Chilmark is a low key, more secluded area of the island but certainly has it's treasures! The Chilmark Store is a great spot for some quick groceries, delicious pizza, and other food items. Stop by and sit on the porch and enjoy your food and possibly even mingle with some celebrities, as this is one of their favorite destinations! Lucy Vincent beach is reserved specifically for Chilmark residents during the season, but if you are renting in Chilmark, make sure to ask about beach passes as it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire island! Definitely make a reservation to the Chilmark Tavern for an amazing dinner.
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Chilmark
Another one of the up island towns, Chilmark is a low key, more secluded area of the island but certainly has it's treasures! The Chilmark Store is a great spot for some quick groceries, delicious pizza, and other food items. Stop by and sit on the porch and enjoy your food and possibly even mingle with some celebrities, as this is one of their favorite destinations! Lucy Vincent beach is reserved specifically for Chilmark residents during the season, but if you are renting in Chilmark, make sure to ask about beach passes as it is one of the most beautiful beaches on the entire island! Definitely make a reservation to the Chilmark Tavern for an amazing dinner.
Also known as Vineyard Haven, is a dry town, but has some nice scenery, shopping and food options. Take a ride around West Chop and check out the functioning West Chop Lighthouse or see an amazing sunset, stop at the Green Room on Main St. for some stylish clothing and other outerwear and outdoor purchases. If you're in the mood for some Chinese, Mikado and Copper Wok will satisfy. La Choza Burritos is a delicious quick stop for Mexican food - bowls and burritos. Waterside Market is a delicious spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you're looking for a nicer sit down option, The Black Dog Tavern for breakfast, lunch or dinner is spectacular, and Artcliff Diner is an amazing sit down spot for breakfast. The Scottish Bakehouse is another fabulous spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
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Tisbury
Also known as Vineyard Haven, is a dry town, but has some nice scenery, shopping and food options. Take a ride around West Chop and check out the functioning West Chop Lighthouse or see an amazing sunset, stop at the Green Room on Main St. for some stylish clothing and other outerwear and outdoor purchases. If you're in the mood for some Chinese, Mikado and Copper Wok will satisfy. La Choza Burritos is a delicious quick stop for Mexican food - bowls and burritos. Waterside Market is a delicious spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you're looking for a nicer sit down option, The Black Dog Tavern for breakfast, lunch or dinner is spectacular, and Artcliff Diner is an amazing sit down spot for breakfast. The Scottish Bakehouse is another fabulous spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
West Tisbury is another up island town that is also more of a secluded, low key vibe. For food, State Road Restaurant and 7A Foods are the two spots you will want to try. For attractions, park and take a stroll down to the Lambert's Cove Beach, or go for a hike at the Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary for some beautiful views. Stop by the Field Gallery for a nice display of statues and art.
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West Tisbury
West Tisbury is another up island town that is also more of a secluded, low key vibe. For food, State Road Restaurant and 7A Foods are the two spots you will want to try. For attractions, park and take a stroll down to the Lambert's Cove Beach, or go for a hike at the Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary for some beautiful views. Stop by the Field Gallery for a nice display of statues and art.
Water Activities
If you want to get out on the water, these are the go to spots!
Specializing in providing kayak and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) tours, their goal is to introduce the natural beauty of the island through low impact observation while providing a fun and safe activity. If you aren't interested in the tour, they provide kayak and SUP rentals!
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Island Spirit Kayak
Edgartown Oak Bluffs RoadSpecializing in providing kayak and SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) tours, their goal is to introduce the natural beauty of the island through low impact observation while providing a fun and safe activity. If you aren't interested in the tour, they provide kayak and SUP rentals!
MV Oceansports is Martha’s Vineyard’s premier oceansports company. They offer everything to make your watersports experience memorable. Whether you want to see the island on a guided jet ski tour, soar overhead parasailing or have an experience of a lifetime flyboarding, we will make it a time to remember.
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Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing
23 Lake AveMV Oceansports is Martha’s Vineyard’s premier oceansports company. They offer everything to make your watersports experience memorable. Whether you want to see the island on a guided jet ski tour, soar overhead parasailing or have an experience of a lifetime flyboarding, we will make it a time to remember.