Martha's Vineyard Tourist Sites

These are photos from all over the island of Martha's Vineyard. They don't follow an kind of tour, but they are listed in alphabetical order. I had a limited exposure in the few days I was there, but here are a few of my impressions. If you find an area of interest, you can visit that page by going to the Martha's Vineyard index page.

Oak Bluffs seems to be the biggest tourist destination. In addition to the car ferry landing here, there is also a dock for the pedestrian ferry from Hyannis. There is a main street full of gift shops and restaurants, and Flying Horses arcade and the "gingerbread houses" are next to town. Vineyard Haven is almost as busy, has a car ferry dock, and is the home of the Black Dog Tavern. Edgartown is a quieter place with no major car ferries and a smaller downtown area that still offers some restaurant choices.

The beaches have beautiful ocean scenery and very little in the way of facilities. For waves and fun, it looks like South Beach or State Beach would be the best. To sit and relax, I'd rather be at Lighthouse Beach or Menemsha Beach. A great place to take a walk is the Polly Hill Arboretum. If you have a car, you should stop at Chillmark Chocolate in Chillmark, but call ahead because the hours can vary.

: Written by kimbriggs.com; Published: 22 January 2018