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Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

Nell, women's boutique, Main St., Edgartown, Ma.
View of Edgartown Harbor and Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, Ma.
Edgartown Books, Main St., Edgartown, Ma.

The historic white colonials with black shutters along with Edgartown Harbor views make up the memorable backdrop to the many shops and restaurants found in this historic 1800's whaling port. (Read More)


There are women's clothing boutiques, and men's outdoor clothing shops, such as Island Outfitters, Lilly Pulitzer, Soft As A Grape, Backwater Trading, Shirt Tales, Vineyard Vines and J. McLaughlin. Along Main, North Water, Dock and Winter Streets are where most of the shops, galleries and inns can be found. Edgartown Books and Behind the Bookstore Cafe are favorite stops. There are jewelry, decor and gift shops with delightful nautical and beach themed items. Memorial Wharf located on the downtown waterfront is a great place to fish, eat a snack, watch the Chappaquiddick Ferry, and take in expansive ocean views. Whether you are eating, shopping, staying at an inn, walking or cyling, this picturesque Vineyard town is a delight. (Less)


Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

The historic white colonials with black shutters along with Edgartown Harbor views make up the memorable backdrop to the many shops and restaurants found in this historic 1800's whaling port. There are women's clothing boutiques, and men's outdoor clothing shops, such as Island Outfitters, Lilly Pulitzer, Soft As A Grape, Backwater Trading, Shirt Tales, Vineyard Vines and J. McLaughlin. Along Main, North Water, Dock and Winter Streets are where most of the shops, galleries and inns can be found. Edgartown Books and Behind the Bookstore Cafe are favorite stops. There are jewelry, decor and gift shops with delightful nautical and beach themed items. Memorial Wharf located on the downtown waterfront is a great place to fish, eat a snack, watch the Chappaquiddick Ferry, and take in expansive ocean views. Whether you are eating, shopping, staying at an inn, walking or cyling, this picturesque Vineyard town is a delight.

Shops
American Rhino - African made apparel for men and women; sneakers, accessories; support for American Rhino Foundation; 3 Winter St. 857-233-2766WEBSITE
Backwater Trading Co. - brand name sportswear for men, women and children; outerwear, accessories; 4-6 Main St. 508-627-7730WEBSITE
Black Dog General Store - casual clothing and accessories with Black Dog logo; 11 Main St. 508-627-6412WEBSITE
Black Dog Kids Store - Casual children's clothing with Black Dog logo; 8 Dock St. 508-939-8511WEBSITE
Boneyard Surfshop - surf and skate boards, accessories; swimwear, beach accessories, brand name sportswear for family; 47 Main St. 508-627-7907WEBSITE
Bryn Walker - boutique offering unique comfortable collection of women's apparel; another shop in Vineyard Haven; 21 Kelly St. 508-693-8340WEBSITE
CB Stark Jewelers - custom designed Vineyard themed jewelry; gemstones, charms, nautical themes; multiple designers represented; also, repairs, engraving, restoration; 10 Main St. 508-627-1260WEBSITE
Chappy Happy - casual clothing with seaside theme for family; accessories, jewelry, home decor; online store also; 29 Winter St. 855-242-7791WEBSITE
Charleston Shoe Co. - comfortable and stylish shoes for women; 65 Main St. 508-859-1511WEBSITE
Claudia Jewelry - local artisan and designer jewelry; accessories; 51 Main St. 508-627-8306WEBSITE
Edgartown Books - independent bookstore in downtown Edgartown featuring excellent customer service; Behind the Bookstore coffee cafe and restaurant in secluded backyard garden; 44 Main St. 508-627-8463WEBSITE
Eisenhauer Gallery - art gallery representing many artists, including painters, jewelers and sculptors; music and other events; 38 North Water St. 508-627-7003WEBSITE
Fatface - British designed clothing for men, women and children; casual, durable apparel; 9 Winter St. 508-939-4337WEBSITE
Heidi White - seasonal photographic artist gallery featuring seaside, nautical, seaside, and shell themed photo artwork; also, home decor and gifts; 8 Main St. 508-627-6006WEBSITE
Island Alpaca - gift shop at alpaca farm; also, events to visit with alpacas; located 2 1/2 mi. from Vineyard Haven; 4 mi. from Oak Bluffs; 5 1/2 mi. from Edgartown; 1 Head of the Pond Rd., Oak Bluffs 508-693-5554WEBSITE
Island Outfitters - women's and men's casual clothing with coastal style; swimwear, accessories, shoes; 29 Main St. 508-627-7201WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - men's and women's clothing; accessories; 43 Main St. 508-627-6503WEBSITE
J. McLaughlin - women's and men's classic, colorful clothing; accessories; 43 Main St. 508-627-6503WEBSITE
Katydid - women's clothing boutique; pj's, sweaters accessories, jewelry, gifts; 38 Main St. 508-627-1232WEBSITE
Kenworthy - unique, handmade, comfortable apparel for women; internationally inspired designs; accessories; 33 Winter St. 774-563-0348WEBSITE
Lilly Pulitzer - Lilly Pulitzer fashions; colorful women's and children's clothing, accessories; 33 Main St. 508-627-1209WEBSITE
Lululemon - women's and men's yoga apparel, outerwear, fleece, accessories; 66 Main St. 508-761-1877WEBSITE
Menemsha Blues - women's, men's and children's casual clothing; t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, accessories; 23 Winter St. 508-627-1009WEBSITE
Mikel Hunter - clothing, art, decor, accessories; 11 Winter St. 508-627-1066WEBSITE
Murdick's Fudge - homemade fudge, peanut or cashew brittle, caramel and cheese popcorn; 21 North Water St. 508-627-8047WEBSITE
MV Botiga - MV Salad's dressing, apparel, accessories, kitchen items; 15 Church St. 774-563-3423WEBSITE
Nell - women's clothing boutique; accessories, shoes, jewelry, gifts, decor; 20 Main St. 508-627-9172WEBSITE
North River Outfitter NRO - casual sportswear for men and women; 4 Dock St. 508-627-7789WEBSITE
North Water Gallery - contemporary and traditional fine art; also, sculpture and glass art; check seasonal hours; 27 North Water St. 508-627-6002WEBSITE
NRO Kids - casual children's clothing; 6 Dock St. 508-658-2964WEBSITE
Past and Presents - home decor, furniture, antiques, gifts; 37 Main St. 508-627-6686WEBSITE
Rosebud Kids - baby and children's clothing; 10 South Summer St. 774-549-9784WEBSITE
Salte - home decor, candles, pillows, gifts, novelties; 6 South Water St. 508-939-4123WEBSITE
Sea Legs - women's and kid's apparel, jewelry, accessories, shoes, decor; 13 Dock St. 603-489-9155WEBSITE
Shirt Tales - men's clothing store; 61 Main St. 508-627-3766WEBSITE
Slate - seasonal women's boutique; apparel, accessories, home decor, skincare products; 11 North Summer St. 508-939-1908WEBSITE
Soft As A Grape - casual and comfortable clothing; t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses; 41 Dock St. 508-627-4048WEBSITE
Sole - CLOSED; unique, high end women's shoes; accessories; 37 Main St. 508-627-5677WEBSITE
Suka - locally owned women's clothing boutique offering casual and dressy clothing; accessories, shoes; 41 Main St. 508-627-7852WEBSITE
Summer Shades - brand name sunglasses; 36 Main St. 508-627-3294WEBSITE
The Christina Gallery - gallery representing more than 25 artists working in oils and watercolors; landscapes, seaside, antique maps, nautical charts; 5 Winter St. 508-627-8794WEBSITE
The Great Put On - women's and men's designer clothing, shoes, accessories; 1 Dock St. 508-627-5495WEBSITE
Trader Freds - thrift shop; clothes, outdoor gear; 249 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd. 508-627-8004WEBSITE
Vineyard Bath - bath, skin care, diffuser, candle products made with natural ingredients; 15 North Summer St. 508-868-4425WEBSITE
Vineyard Vines - women's, men's and children's casual clothing; vineyard summer and vacation style; also, sweatshirts, polo shirts, vests; 27 North Water St. 508-627-4779WEBSITE
Vintage Jewelry - vintage jewelry, plus new unique designs; gemstones, fine jewelry, costume pieces; 53 Main St. 508-627-5409WEBSITE

General Information
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Edgartown Town Website - www.edgartown-ma.us ; events, general infoWEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Beaches - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island beaches; some beaches are public access while others require town permits; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce - mvy.com; visitor info, including lodging, dining, events calendar; wedding planning, real estateWEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island lighthouses; some interiors accessible according to seasonal schedule; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Online Travel Guide - mvol.com ; lots of visitor info, events calendar, articles, newsWEBSITE
Visitor Info - marthas-vineyard.com ;WEBSITE

Restaurants
Alchemy - fine dining in elegant dining room, bistro or upstairs fireplace; changing menu, desserts, special holiday brunch schedule; check hours ; 71 Main St. 508-627-9999WEBSITE
Among the Flowers Cafe - seasonal breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe in downtown Edgartown; sandwiches, salads, soups, omelettes, crepes, waffles, baked goods; 17 Mayhew Lane 508-627-3233WEBSITE
Atlantic Fish and Chop House - lunch and dinner restaurant with harbor views serving seafood and steak entrees; desserts; seasonal outdoor dining; scheduled entertainment; 2 Main St. 508-627-7001WEBSITE
Atria - seasonal restaurant with fine dining, changing menu, and casual options in Brick Cellar Bar and tented patio; 137 Main St. 508-627-5850WEBSITE
Behind the Bookstore - coffee, pastries, breakfast, lunch, dinner; located behind Edgartown Books; 46 Main St. 774-549-9123WEBSITE
Bettini Restaurant - restaurant at Harbor View Hotel; 131 North Water St. 508-627-3761WEBSITE
Chesca's - Italian dinner restaurant; main dining area and enclosed porch; accessed from front porch of Vineyard Square Hotel; 38 North Water St. 508-627-1234WEBSITE
Detente - fine dining; American fare with European influence; open seasonally; seafood entrees; changing menu; 15 Winter St. 508-627-8810WEBSITE
Edgartown Diner - retro style diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner; 65 Main St. 508-627-9337WEBSITE
Espresso Love - coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, burgers, sandwiches, salads, grain bowls, quiche; 17 Church St. 508-627-9211WEBSITE
L'etoile - elegant dining; check hours off season; casual fare on seasonal tented patio or bar; located at The Sydney hotel; 22 North Water St. 508-627-5187WEBSITE
Lucky Hank's - seasonal restaurant serving brkfst., lunch, dinner April-Nov., closed Monday's; soups, salads, seafood, specials; 218 Upper Main St. 508-939-4082WEBSITE
MacPhail's Corner Cafe - coffee, espresso, baked goods, breakfast all day, sandwiches, soups, chowder, salads, lobster rolls, cookies; 18 Dock St. 508-939-3090WEBSITE
Mad Martha's Ice Cream - locally made ice cream; many flavors to choose from; 7 North Water St. 508-627-8761WEBSITE
Mad Rosie's - sandwich shop serving breakfast and lunch; 9 North Water St. 774-549-9982WEBSITE
Murdick's Cafe - breakfast and lunch cafe serving coffee, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, soups, sandwiches; 19 North Water St. 508-627-7605WEBSITE
Newes from America - colonial pub serving chowder, burgers, fish and chips, lobster rolls, sandwiches, salads, kids menu; located at the Kelley House hotel; 23 Kelly St. 508-627-7900WEBSITE
Quarterdeck - seasonal counter serving fried seafood, burgers, lobster rolls, chowder; 29 Dock St. 508-627-5346WEBSITE
Right Fork Diner - seasonal diner serving breakfast and lunch; located at the Martha's Vineyard airport; 12 Mattakesett Way 508-627-5522WEBSITE
Rockfish - small and large plates, along with flatbreads baked in brick oven pizza; upstairs and downstairs dining; 11 North Water St. 508-627-9967WEBSITE
Seafood Shanty - seasonal downtown harbor view seafood restaurant serving lunch and dinner; raw bar, sushi, fish and chips, fried seafood, lobster, entrees; 31 Dock St. 508-627-8622WEBSITE
Sharky's Cantina - Mexican food restaurant; also serving salads, burgers, wings, chowder, fish and chips; kids menu; 11 North Water St. 508-627-9967WEBSITE
Square Rigger - seafood restaurant serving seafood entrees, pasta dishes, lobster, steak; check hours off season; 225 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Road 508-627-9968WEBSITE
Terrace at the Charlotte Inn - elegant fine dining at historic downtown inn; 27 South Summer St. 508-627-6227WEBSITE
The Dunes - seasonal ocean view dining located at Winnetu Oceanside Restaurant; also, outdoor patio menu with flatbread, salad, entrees; 31 Dunes Rd. 508-310-1733WEBSITE
Toccopuro - coffee shop serving international coffees, plus baked goods, bubble tea; 3 South Water St. 774-549-9351WEBSITE
Vineyard Scoops - ice cream shop with seating; 56 Main St. 508-627-4736WEBSITE
Wharf Pub & Restaurant - family friendly lunch and dinner restaurant serving seafood, salads, sandwiches, chowder, fish and chips, lobster; also pub and back bar; 3 Main St. 508-627-9966WEBSITE

Accommodations
Ashley Inn - historic bed and brkfst. (breakfast served May-Oct.) featuring 10 guest rooms, some with four poster beds; in town location; 129 Main St. 508-627-9655WEBSITE
Charlotte Inn - elegant 1860's historic inn decorated with antiques and artwork in English country style; onsite dinner at The Terrace restaurant; gardens; 27 South Summer St. 508-627-4751WEBSITE
Clarion Inn - updated hotel featuring guest rooms, 1 and 2 bed suites; cont. brkfst., onsite lunch,dinner, weekend brunch at Town Bar and Grill restaurant; parking; 227 Upper Main St. 508-627-5161WEBSITE
Edgartown Inn - renovated 12 room Captain's home with farmhouse style decor; complimentary brkfst.; seasonal boutique hotel; 56 North Water St. 508-627-4794WEBSITE
Faraway Martha's Vineyard - boutique hotel scheduled to open July 2023, formerly the Kelley House Hotel; in town newly renovated historic 1700's hotel with guest rooms, suites; onsite Newes from America tavern; seasonal outdoor pool and jacuzzi; 23 Kelley St. 855-748-6747WEBSITE
Harborside Inn - seasonal resort on harbor front; walk to shops; dock space available for rent, seasonal heated outdoor pool, spa; 3 South Water St. 508-627-4321WEBSITE
Harbor View Hotel - renovated luxury hotel with guest rooms, suites, cottages; seasonal outdoor heated saltwater pool; Bettini Restaurant onsite serving brkfst., lunch, dinner; walk to harbor front beach; 1/2 mile walk to shops; 131 North Water St. 508-627-7000WEBSITE
Hob Knob - luxury boutique hotel and spa in historic property; 17 guest rooms and suites; packages, walk to shops; some pet friendly rooms; 128 Upper Main St. 508-627-9510WEBSITE
Kelley House Hotel - CHANGING TO Faraway Martha's Vineyard; in town historic 1700's hotel with guest rooms, suites; onsite historic Newes from America Pub and restaurant, plus bistro and a market; seasonal outdoor pool; 23 Kelley St. 508-627-7900WEBSITE
Lightkeepers Inn - six suites with bedroom, kitchen and living area; walk to shops; also next door residence available for weekly rental; 25 Simpson's Lane 508-627-4600WEBSITE
The Christopher - newly renovated; 15 room boutique hotel; 24 South Water St. 508-627-4784WEBSITE
The Richard - seasonal boutique hotel (formerly Point Way Inn) with 16 rooms; small plates breakfast and snacks; porch, courtyard; 104 Main St. 774-310-1055WEBSITE
The Sydney - boutique hotel with 22 remodeled guest rooms (16 in new building, 8 in historic main house); small plates breakfast and baked goods; on site L'etoile dinner restaurant; 22 North Water St. 508-939-9299WEBSITE
Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites - centrally located hotel with guest rooms, suites and some dog friendly rooms (formerly The Colonial Inn); cont. brkfst. in summer season; onsite restaurant, Cheska's serving dinner ; 38 North Water St. 508-627-4711WEBSITE
Winnetu Oceanside Resort - large ocean side hotel located 3 1/2 miles from downtown, short walk to South Beach; The Dunes restaurant on site; heated outdoor pool; shuttle to downtown shops, seasonal water taxi; 31 Dunes Rd. 508-310-1733WEBSITE

Events, Activities, Attractions
Alley's General Store - historic general store and meeting place; located 7 miles south of downtown Vineyard Haven; 1045 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-693-0088WEBSITE
Aquinnah Cliffs - overlook and Aquinnah Lighthouse with views of large red clay cliffs; shops with native Wampanoag handmade jewelry, clothing, pottery and more; also, Aquinnah Cultural Center; State Rd. to Aquinnah Circle, Town of Aquinnah 508-645-2300WEBSITE
Cape Poge Lighthouse - lighthouse located in the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge; seasonal, scheduled tours of lighthouse offered by Trustees of Reservations via off road vehicles; Dike Rd. on Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-693-7662WEBSITE
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge - wildlife refuge on Chappaquiddick Island, including Cape Poge Lighthouse, barrier beach, pond, marsh, birdwatching, walking trails; oversand vehicle trails used by permit; access by ferry from Edgartown; Dike Road, Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-693-7662WEBSITE
Edgartown Lighthouse - lighthouse with seasonal visitor access; check schedule; accessible from downtown Edgartown, 6/10 mile walk from Memorial Wharf; small beach; 121 North Water St., Edgartown 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary - hiking trails through woodlands and shoreline managed by Mass Audubon; year round programs; seasonal hours for nature center, restrooms, kayak and SUP tours, picnic area, gift shop; 100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown 508-627-4850WEBSITE
Field Gallery - contemporary art gallery; sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry; outdoor white sculptures of dancing and expressive figures by founder, Thomas Maley; 1050 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-693-5595WEBSITE
Flying Horses Carousel - seasonal operating 1800's carousel located downtown; oldest platform carousel in nation; chance to grab for brass ring; candy and arcade games too; 15 Oak Bluffs Ave., Oak Bluffs 508-693-9481WEBSITE
Historic Walking Tours - seasonal guided walking tours of Edgartown offered by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust; Visitor Center at The Carnegie, Edgartown; 58 North Water St., Edgartown 508-627-4440WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Island Alpaca - gift shop at alpaca farm; also, events to visit with alpacas; located 2 1/2 mi. from Vineyard Haven; 4 mi. from Oak Bluffs; 5 1/2 mi. from Edgartown; 1 Head of the Pond Rd., Oak Bluffs 508-693-5554WEBSITE
Island Cove Adventures - CHANGED TO Cove Golf and Grill; seasonal mini-golf, climbing wall, ice cream, grilled food; 386 State Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-2611WEBSITE
Joseph Sylvia State Beach - two mile calm water beach along Beach Rd. between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown; section near Edgartown is called Bend In the Road Beach; Beach Rd., Oak Bluffs and Edgartown 508-696-3840WEBSITE
Lighthouse Beach - small gentle surf beach at Edgartown Lighthouse; limited parking; seasonal access to lighthouse for fee; 6/10 mi. from Memorial Wharf in downtown Edgartown; 121 North Water St. 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Long Point Wildlife Refuge - ocean beach, salt and fresh water ponds, walking trails, woods, swimming, birdwatching; check website for seasonal schedule; Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd. (summer and winter entrances), Vineyard Haven 508-693-7392WEBSITE
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest - state forest on Martha's Vineyard; paved bike paths, hiking trails, disc golf; Barnes Rd., Edgartown 508-693-2540WEBSITE
Martha's Bike - bike and electric bike rentals; accessories, service, sales; 4 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-6593WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Museum - museum about Martha's Vineyard and its maritime, cultural, geological history; lighthouse Fresnel Lens on display; kids section; 151 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Playhouse - year round theater; also, musical events, poetry readings, and an art space featuring exhibits; children's programs; 24 Church St., Vineyard Haven 508-696-6300WEBSITE
MVCMA Cottage Museum and Museum Shop - seasonally open cottage museum in Trinity Park in center of MV Camp Meeting Association grounds; 1800's furnishings, vintage photos; small shop w/souvenirs, books, gifts; 1 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs 508-693-5042WEBSITE
South Beach - also known as Katama Beach; town beach on Atlantic Ocean; rough surf, undertow, seasonal lifeguards; Katama Rd., Edgartown 508-627-6145WEBSITE
Vincent House and Gardens - historic 1670's cape housing a museum about island life; also, gardens surrounding property; 99 Main St., Edgartown 508-627-8017WEBSITE
Vineyard Health Club - health club, indoor pool and spa open to public at Mansion House Inn in downtown Vineyard Haven; 9 Main St., Vineyard Haven 508-693-2200WEBSITE
Wasque - shoreline preserve with walking trails, sandy roads, bird habitats; Wasque Rd., Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-627-3599WEBSITE
West Tisbury Farmer's Market - summertime farmer's market in Grange Hall, West Tisbury; also, Fall farmer's market; alternate location is MV Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Rd., W. Tisbury; 1067 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-627-4440WEBSITE
Wind's Up - water sport rentals; paddle boards, kayaks, sailboats, canoes, windsurfers surf boards, body boards, wet suits; 199 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-4252WEBSITE
Island Spirit Kayak - kayak and stand up paddle board rentals and delivery; lessons, events, tours, camps; often located on Beach Rd. south of downtown Oak Bluffs; 508-693-9727WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Beaches - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island beaches; some beaches are public access while others require town permits; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island lighthouses; some interiors accessible according to seasonal schedule; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
MV Sightseeing - bus and trolley tours of the island; 508-693-1555WEBSITE

Kids
Alley's General Store - historic general store and meeting place; located 7 miles south of downtown Vineyard Haven; 1045 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-693-0088WEBSITE
Aquinnah Cliffs - overlook and Aquinnah Lighthouse with views of large red clay cliffs; shops with native Wampanoag handmade jewelry, clothing, pottery and more; also, Aquinnah Cultural Center; State Rd. to Aquinnah Circle, Town of Aquinnah 508-645-2300WEBSITE
Cape Poge Lighthouse - lighthouse located in the Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge; seasonal, scheduled tours of lighthouse offered by Trustees of Reservations via off road vehicles; Dike Rd. on Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-693-7662WEBSITE
Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge - wildlife refuge on Chappaquiddick Island, including Cape Poge Lighthouse, barrier beach, pond, marsh, birdwatching, walking trails; oversand vehicle trails used by permit; access by ferry from Edgartown; Dike Road, Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-693-7662WEBSITE
Edgartown Lighthouse - lighthouse with seasonal visitor access; check schedule; accessible from downtown Edgartown, 6/10 mile walk from Memorial Wharf; small beach; 121 North Water St., Edgartown 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary - hiking trails through woodlands and shoreline managed by Mass Audubon; year round programs; seasonal hours for nature center, restrooms, kayak and SUP tours, picnic area, gift shop; 100 Felix Neck Dr., Edgartown 508-627-4850WEBSITE
Field Gallery - contemporary art gallery; sculpture, paintings, photography, jewelry; outdoor white sculptures of dancing and expressive figures by founder, Thomas Maley; 1050 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-693-5595WEBSITE
Flying Horses Carousel - seasonal operating 1800's carousel located downtown; oldest platform carousel in nation; chance to grab for brass ring; candy and arcade games too; 15 Oak Bluffs Ave., Oak Bluffs 508-693-9481WEBSITE
Historic Walking Tours - seasonal guided walking tours of Edgartown offered by the Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust; Visitor Center at The Carnegie, Edgartown; 58 North Water St., Edgartown 508-627-4440WEBSITE
Hy-Line Cruises - ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket, and from Martha's Vineyard to Nantucket; Hyannis Harbor cruise; fishing trips; Cape Cod Canal Tour; 220 Ocean St., Hyannis 508-778-2600WEBSITE
Island Alpaca - gift shop at alpaca farm; also, events to visit with alpacas; located 2 1/2 mi. from Vineyard Haven; 4 mi. from Oak Bluffs; 5 1/2 mi. from Edgartown; 1 Head of the Pond Rd., Oak Bluffs 508-693-5554WEBSITE
Island Cove Adventures - CHANGED TO Cove Golf and Grill; seasonal mini-golf, climbing wall, ice cream, grilled food; 386 State Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-2611WEBSITE
Joseph Sylvia State Beach - two mile calm water beach along Beach Rd. between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown; section near Edgartown is called Bend In the Road Beach; Beach Rd., Oak Bluffs and Edgartown 508-696-3840WEBSITE
Lighthouse Beach - small gentle surf beach at Edgartown Lighthouse; limited parking; seasonal access to lighthouse for fee; 6/10 mi. from Memorial Wharf in downtown Edgartown; 121 North Water St. 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Long Point Wildlife Refuge - ocean beach, salt and fresh water ponds, walking trails, woods, swimming, birdwatching; check website for seasonal schedule; Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd. (summer and winter entrances), Vineyard Haven 508-693-7392WEBSITE
Manuel F. Correllus State Forest - state forest on Martha's Vineyard; paved bike paths, hiking trails, disc golf; Barnes Rd., Edgartown 508-693-2540WEBSITE
Martha's Bike - bike and electric bike rentals; accessories, service, sales; 4 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-6593WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Museum - museum about Martha's Vineyard and its maritime, cultural, geological history; lighthouse Fresnel Lens on display; kids section; 151 Lagoon Pond Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-627-4441WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Playhouse - year round theater; also, musical events, poetry readings, and an art space featuring exhibits; children's programs; 24 Church St., Vineyard Haven 508-696-6300WEBSITE
MVCMA Cottage Museum and Museum Shop - seasonally open cottage museum in Trinity Park in center of MV Camp Meeting Association grounds; 1800's furnishings, vintage photos; small shop w/souvenirs, books, gifts; 1 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs 508-693-5042WEBSITE
South Beach - also known as Katama Beach; town beach on Atlantic Ocean; rough surf, undertow, seasonal lifeguards; Katama Rd., Edgartown 508-627-6145WEBSITE
Vincent House and Gardens - historic 1670's cape housing a museum about island life; also, gardens surrounding property; 99 Main St., Edgartown 508-627-8017WEBSITE
Vineyard Health Club - health club, indoor pool and spa open to public at Mansion House Inn in downtown Vineyard Haven; 9 Main St., Vineyard Haven 508-693-2200WEBSITE
Wasque - shoreline preserve with walking trails, sandy roads, bird habitats; Wasque Rd., Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown 508-627-3599WEBSITE
West Tisbury Farmer's Market - summertime farmer's market in Grange Hall, West Tisbury; also, Fall farmer's market; alternate location is MV Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Rd., W. Tisbury; 1067 State Rd., West Tisbury 508-627-4440WEBSITE
Wind's Up - water sport rentals; paddle boards, kayaks, sailboats, canoes, windsurfers surf boards, body boards, wet suits; 199 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven 508-693-4252WEBSITE
Island Spirit Kayak - kayak and stand up paddle board rentals and delivery; lessons, events, tours, camps; often located on Beach Rd. south of downtown Oak Bluffs; 508-693-9727WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Beaches - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island beaches; some beaches are public access while others require town permits; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
Martha's Vineyard Lighthouses - Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce overview of island lighthouses; some interiors accessible according to seasonal schedule; 508-693-0085WEBSITE
MV Sightseeing - bus and trolley tours of the island; 508-693-1555WEBSITE

Learn about shops, restaurants, inns and activities in the other two Scenic Shopping towns on the island of Martha's Vineyard: Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Also, find information about the Scenic Shopping town of Nantucket on the nearby island of Nantucket.

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Vintage Jewelry, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
Vintage Jewelry, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

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Claudia Jewelry, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.
Claudia Jewelry, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

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Boneyard Surfshop, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Boneyard Surfshop, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

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J. McLaughlin, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
J. McLaughlin, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

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Edgartown Books, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Edgartown Books, Main St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

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Soft As A Grape, Dock St., Edgartown
Soft As A Grape, Dock St., Edgartown

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Past and Presents, Main St., Edgartown
Past and Presents, Main St., Edgartown

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Lilly Pulitzer, Main St., Edgartown
Lilly Pulitzer, Main St., Edgartown

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Bryn Walker, Kelly St., Edgartown
Bryn Walker, Kelly St., Edgartown

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Stefanie Wolf Designs, North Water St., Edgartown
Stefanie Wolf Designs, North Water St., Edgartown

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Murdick's Fudge, North Water St., Edgartown
Murdick's Fudge, North Water St., Edgartown

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Vineyard Vines, North Water St., Edgartown
Vineyard Vines, North Water St., Edgartown

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North Water Gallery, North Water St., Edgartown
North Water Gallery, North Water St., Edgartown

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Behind the Bookstore, cafe in back of Edgartown Books, Main St., Edgartown
Behind the Bookstore, cafe in back of Edgartown Books, Main St., Edgartown

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Charleston Shoe Co., Main St., Edgartown
Charleston Shoe Co., Main St., Edgartown

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Toccopuro Coffee, South Water St., Edgartown
Toccopuro Coffee, South Water St., Edgartown

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The Sydney Hotel, North Water St., Edgartown
Sydney Hotel, North Water St., Edgartown

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Main Street shops, Edgartown
Main Street shops, Edgartown

The Christopher Hotel, South Water St., Edgartown
The Christopher Hotel, South Water St., Edgartown

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Faraway Martha's Vineyard (formerly Kelley House Hotel), Kelley St., Edgartown
Faraway Martha's Vineyard (formerly Kelley House Hotel), Kelley St., Edgartown

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Vineyard Square Hotel and Suites, North Water St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Square Hotel and Suites, North Water St., Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

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Edgartown Harbor, downtown Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard
Edgartown Harbor, downtown Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

Charlotte Inn, South Summer St., Edgartown, M.V.
Charlotte Inn, South Summer St., Edgartown, M.V.

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Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar, on the Waterfront at Dock St., Edgartown
Ice Cream and Candy Bazaar, on the Waterfront at Dock St., Edgartown

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Chappaquiddick Ferry, Dock St. at Memorial Wharf, downtown Edgartown, M.V.
Chappaquiddick Ferry, Dock St. at Memorial Wharf, downtown Edgartown, M.V.

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Edgartown Harbor view from Memorial Wharf, downtown Edgartown, M.V.
Edgartown Harbor view from Memorial Wharf, downtown Edgartown, M.V.