MARTHA’S VINEYARD
ACTIVITIES | MAPS | BEACHES | RESTAURANTS
MARTHA’S VINEYARD: one hundred square miles packed with history from the earliest days of its formation through centuries of change. All this time, it has given so much to the people who live here and those who visit its beautiful beaches, towns, and trails. We hope this guide will help you gain a better understanding and experience of this special place.
On the Island, we honor our history and our traditions: Put yourself back in time with a stroll through the historic district of Edgartown (p. 33) that reflects the era when the town was home to a busy whaling port. Then visit the awe-inspiring Gay Head Cliffs (p. 38), which has been and remains an important site for the Wampanoag people. Stop by the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs (p. 29), built in 1879 as the center of a Methodist summer campground.
We also embrace the present. This year, there are several new restaurants opened by folks who have made the Vineyard their home. Find them on pages 40 through 47. After dinner, catch a movie or concert, or watch the sun set over the ocean in Menemsha (p. 37) – that’s timeless.
The Island has given us all so much, so please do your best to take care of it. Drive carefully, ride the Vineyard Transit Authority busses (free this summer!), or ride a bike. Carry in, carry out. Leave the Island as you found it and we’ll all be able to enjoy it for years to come.
Visit welcometomarthasvineyard.com for more information and visit vineyardgazette.calendar.com for regularly updated event listings.
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MARTHA’S VINEYARD
HAPPENINGS
ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD, the early summer calendar is packed with events, from live music and shows to markets and festivals. The following is just a sample of the numerous things to do while visiting the Island this time of year. For a more comprehensive list of classes, live music, guided tours, and other activities, visit calendar.vineyardgazette.com.
The Vineyard Artisans Memorial Day Weekend Festival and Summer Festivals
The opening show of the season features works and demonstrations by Island artists and craftsmen, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, rain or shine. Subsequent festivals, held on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., begin June 15. Free admission and free parking. Grange Hall, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury, vineyardartisans.com.
West Tisbury Farmers’ Market
The finest from Vineyard farmers and artisans: food, flowers, baked goods, and food trucks. Saturdays (beginning June 7) and Wednesdays (beginning June 11) from 9 a.m. to noon. Agricultural Hall, 35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury. wtfmarket.org.
Annual Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament
On Sunday, June 1, participate in a day of golf, food and prizes to support programs for Island youth at Farm Neck Golf Club, 1 Farm Neck Way, Oak Bluffs. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit mvbgclub.org.
Martha’s Vineyard Sharks Baseball
Cheer on the Island’s own New England Collegiate Baseball League team. Ticket prices start at $10.63. Children under age 13 are free. Home games begin Tuesday, June 3, and run through July 30 at the Shark Tank, behind the Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School in Oak Bluffs. For a full schedule, visit mvsharks.com.
HarborFest
Annual festival on the Oak Bluffs Harbor on Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring live music, food, arts, and crafts. Rain date will be June 22. For more information, visit obamv.com.
Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Weekend and Parade
From Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15, celebrate Pride on Martha’s Vineyard, hosted by the Oak Bluffs Association. Events include a dance party, a parade, and a drag brunch. For the schedule, visit obamv.com.
Juneteenth Jubilee
Celebrate Juneteenth on Martha’s Vineyard on Thursday, June 19, and on Friday, June 22 through speaker panels, live music, a gospel brunch, and more. For more information, visit vineyardgazette.com.
FILMUSIC Festival
Thursday, June 26, through Sunday, June 29, the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center, at Tisbury Marketplace in Vineyard Haven, presents a long weekend of feature films and musical performances that celebrate the convergence of music, culture, and film. For more information, go to mvfilmsociety.com.
Jaws at 50: A Deeper Dive
From May 24 to September 7, visit the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven, for a new exhibit celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Jaws, which was filmed on Martha’s Vineyard. Amity Homecoming Weekend is a fiveday celebration from Thursday, June 19 to Monday, June 23. Find more information at mvmuseum.org.
GETTING AROUND
MARTHA'S VINEYARD IS A BIG ISLAND with six towns, so getting around requires a little advance planning. On a day trip, you can explore each of the three down-Island towns (Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Edgartown) by foot. You can also rent a bike or hop on a bus to travel between these towns. (See bus route map, p. 24.) Just be sure to check the bus schedule online at vineyardtransit.com for the most current service schedule. Off-season schedules may be less frequent.
Day-trippers who want to visit the scenic up-Island towns (West Tisbury, Chilmark, Aquinnah) can still use the buses but a car may be helpful. For a longer visit, bringing a car or bike is ideal for exploring all of the towns. Bicyclists should note that there are many bike paths around the Island. While traveling on roads that don’t have them, all traffic laws should be obeyed. For a fun 10-mile ride without traffic, take the paved bike path through the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest.
CAR RENTALS
A-A ISLAND AUTO RENTAL
Locations: 4 Water Street, Vineyard Haven; 12 and 31 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs; 196 Upper Main Street, Edgartown.
Pick-up service at MV Airport and guests at Harbor View Hotel and Winnetu Oceanside Resort. 508-696-5300, mvautorental.com
AVIS
MV Airport, 508-693-2226, avis.com
BUDGET MV
Locations: MV Airport; 9 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs; 45 Beach Road, Vineyard
RENTALS
EDGARTOWN:
EDGARTOWN BICYCLES
212 Upper Main Street. 508-627-9008, edgartownbicycles.com
MARTHA'S VINEYARD BIKE RENTALS
1 Main Street. 800-627-2763, marthasvineyardbike.com
Haven; 243 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown. 508-693-1911, budgetmv.com
HERTZ
Locations: MV Airport, 508-693-2402. 29 Water Street, Vineyard Haven, 508-693-4196, hertz.com
SUN ‘N’ FUN
28 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs. 508-693-5457, sunnfunrentals.com
ANDERSON’S BIKE RENTALS
23 Circuit Avenue Extension
508-693-9346, andersonsbikerentals.com
ISLAND HOPPERS
23 Lake Avenue
508-696-9147, mvmopeds.com
WHEEL HAPPY
8 South Water Street. 508-627-5928, wheelhappybicycles.github.io
OAK BLUFFS: ALL STAR BIKE RENTALS
5 Oak Bluffs Avenue. 508-693-0062, marthasvineyardbikerentals.com
MVEBIKE/VINEYARD BIKE
15 Circuit Avenue Extension 508-693-0515, vineyardbikerental.com
PEDEGO MARTHA’S VINEYARD
9 Oak Bluffs Avenue. 508-693-0515, pedegomarthasvineyard.com
SUN ‘N’ FUN
28 Lake Avenue. 508-693-5457, sunnfunrentals.com
VINEYARD HAVEN: BRICKYARD BICYCLES
68 Holmes Hole Road 774-563-8211
CYCLE WORKS
351 State Road 508-693-6966
MARTHA’S BIKE RENTALS
4 Lagoon Pond Road 833-362-7842, marthasbikerentals.com
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
NATURAL BEAUTY is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s main attractions, and exploring the Island’s diverse landscapes is a great way to spend your time here. Nearly 40 percent of the Island has been conserved or protected by agricultural restrictions. In addition to more than 100 walking trails, there are conservation properties that offer educational programming and special events for visitors – including an alpaca farm and a world-class arboretum.
NATURE
THE FARM INSTITUTE
14 Aero Avenue, Edgartown. This working farm near South Beach offers educational programs for all ages. Learn about sustainable agriculture and livestock management while visiting with cows, chickens, goats, sheep and pigs. Or take a class in the FARM’s kitchen. 508-6277007, thetrustees.org/tfi.
FELIX NECK WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
100 Felix Neck Drive, Edgartown. A Massachusetts Audubon property, Felix Neck’s four miles of trails provide explorations of the surrounding woodlands, meadows, pond, salt marsh and barrier beach. Adults: $4; Seniors and children: $3. Walk the trails and visit the nature
center as well. 508-627-4850, massaudubon.org/felixneck.
ISLAND
1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs. Island Alpaca is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the herd and meet the alpaca babies (called cria) and llamas in the viewing area behind the barn. Don’t miss the farm store and special programs. $8. 508-693-5554, islandalpaca.com.
THE POLLY HILL ARBORETUM
809 State Road, West Tisbury. Discover the range of trees and plants that can be grown successfully on Martha’s Vineyard. The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through mid-October. Adults: $5; Children: free. 508-693-9426, pollyhillarboretum.org.
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PUBLIC BEACHES
ON MARTHA’S VINEYARD there’s a beach for everyone, whether you like big surf and endless sand, or calm waters and close parking. Some beaches on the Island are private; to avoid confusion, what follows is a list of beaches that are open to the public. Dogs are welcome at some of these beaches and not at others, and parking is limited in some spots. Take note of all posted signs.
AQUINNAH
LOBSTERVILLE BEACH
This two-mile beach off Lobsterville Road faces calm Vineyard Sound and is a popular fishing spot. It can be rocky in some places and parking is limited.
AQUINNAH PUBLIC BEACH (Moshup Beach)
This surf beach off Moshup Trail extends to the beginning of the spectacular Gay Head Cliffs. Parking is $30 per day and a walk from the beach.
CHILMARK
MENEMSHA PUBLIC BEACH
Gentle Vineyard Sound surf and epic sunsets make this an all-day favorite. The beach is next to Menemsha Harbor so you can also watch the fishing vessels come and go and pick up lunch or dinner at one of the shops on the docks.
WEST TISBURY
LONG POINT WILDLIFE REFUGE
This barrier beach just east of Tisbury Great Pond offers both fresh and salt water swimming. Owned by The Trustees of Reservations. Advance passes are required for admission. Visit thetrustees. org for more information.
EDGARTOWN
STATE BEACH (Bend-in-the-Road)
This family-friendly two-mile stretch between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs faces Nantucket Sound on one side and Sengekontacket Pond on the other. Waters are calm and there’s plenty of accessible parking. The beach is also on the bicycle path.
LIGHTHOUSE & FULLER STREET BEACH
Both are on Edgartown Harbor at Starbuck Neck, just off North Water Street. Find the lighthouse and you’re there. Calm water and a view of the harbor. Street parking is at a premium, so leave your car elsewhere.
SOUTH BEACH (Norton Point/Katama)
This three-mile barrier beach has Atlantic Ocean surf on one side with a protected salt pond and Katama Bay on the other side. Three miles west from the center of Edgartown, it’s the classic go-to beach for college kids. Only vehicles with over-sand permits are allowed on marked dune trails. Street parking is available on Atlantic Avenue.
CHAPPAQUIDDICK
CAPE POGUE & WASQUE (East Beach)
This beautiful stretch of east-facing coast is owned by The Trustees of Reservations. At the legendary fishing point, Wasque, there
are also trails along the bluffs overlooking Wasque Point and Poucha Pond. Be mindful of strong currents.
OAK BLUFFS
OAK BLUFFS TOWN BEACH
(Includes the Inkwell)
On Nantucket Sound, this calm beach begins near the Steamship Authority dock and ends at the first jetty on the road to Edgartown, just past the breakwater. The beach picks up again about one mile east of the inlet, which flows into Sengekontacket Pond, and ends where the Joseph Sylvia State Beach begins.
JOSEPH SYLVIA STATE BEACH
Gentle surf, car access (parking along Beach Road), and easy access from the bike path make this two-mile beach a very popular spot for families. Fishing and crabbing are popular along the jetties. Go early in the day for best parking spots and beach real estate.
EASTVILLE POINT BEACH
A quiet spot on the Oak Bluffs side of the drawbridge on Beach Road. Parking is limited.
VINEYARD HAVEN
OWEN PARK BEACH
On the harbor, off Main Street, and within walking distance of the ferry terminal and downtown, this small sandy beach near the Steamship Authority has an adjacent play area.
TISBURY TOWN BEACH
At the end of Owen Little Way off Main Street, this public beach is next to the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club on the harbor.
LAKE TASHMOO TOWN BEACH
You can swim in Vineyard Sound or in Lake Tashmoo from this out-of-the-way beach at Herring Creek. Clamming (by permit) is allowed and the jetty is a popular fishing spot.
MUSEUMS & LIGHTHOUSES
ALONGSIDE PRISTINE BEACHES and picturesque towns, Martha’s Vineyard offers many ways to explore its historical roots. Visit the Martha’s Vineyard Museum overlooking Lagoon Pond in Vineyard Haven, take a self-guided (or guided) tour of the AfricanAmerican Heritage Trail, or head up to Aquinnah to visit the Wampanoag Museum. Call or check websites for updates.
MUSEUMS
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD
The African-American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard is comprised of 31 sites dedicated to the contributions made by people of African descent to Island history. Guided tours are available to book at the website. Or use the TrailsMV app at sheriffsmeadow.org to visit the sites on your own. Guided tours range from 1.5 to 4.5 hours and cost between $60 to $100, 508-6934361, mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org.
THE CARNEGIE HERITAGE CENTER
58 North Water Street, Edgartown. The center includes a permanent exhibition, Living Landmarks ($5 suggested donation), which illustrates the historical development of the Island through the lens of the Trust’s twenty properties. Historic tours of Edgartown are available. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 508-627-4440, vineyardtrust.org.
MARTHA’S VINEYARD MUSEUM
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. In a spectacular location overlooking the Lagoon, the museum features regular and rotating exhibits as well as a garden designed by stone artist Lew French. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday - Sunday. Adults: $18; Seniors; $15; Children 7-17: $5. Free: Members and children under 6, 508-627-4441, mvmuseum.org.
MARIPOSA MUSEUM
57 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs. The Mariposa Museum explores American history and experience through a lens of diversity and the creativity of artists, scholars, and storytellers. Find the hours on the website as they change throughout the summer. Adults: $10; Children and members: Free, mariposamuseum.org.
MV CAMP MEETING ASSOCIATION COTTAGE MUSEUM & SHOP
1 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs. Visitors to the Cottage Museum can view the interior of a typical Camp Ground cottage, complete with period furnishings offering a glimpse of life in the 1800s. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, through mid-October. Adults: $3; Children 3 to 12: 50 cents; Children under 3: Free, 508-693-5042, mvcma.org.
AQUINNAH WAMPANOAG INDIAN MUSEUM
35 Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah. Located in the historic Vanderhoop Homestead in Aquinnah, the museum is part of the Aquinnah Cultural Center. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday. Adults: $10; Seniors: $8; Children 7 to 17: $6; Children 6 and under: Free; Tribal members: Free.Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., through October 6, aquinnah.org.
LIGHTHOUSES
One Island, five lighthouses. The lighthouses of Martha’s Vineyard have guided mariners since the age of sail, through the whaling era and in times of war and peace. They have been rebuilt, moved, manned, unmanned, oil-lit, and automated. It hasn’t been an easy couple of centuries. And yet they still shine.
WEST CHOP LIGHT
First built in 1817, the original wooden structure was replaced by brick in 1838 and moved back from the bluff twice. It sits just outside Vineyard Haven on West Chop Road (the extension of Main Street) approximately two miles north of downtown, and offers views of both Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound. (Owned by the US Coast Guard, the West Chop Light is not open to the public.)
EAST CHOP LIGHT
A telegraph signal tower was built at this location in 1828, and was replaced by a lighthouse in 1869. The present cast iron lighthouse was erected in 1875 and is located on the east side of Vineyard Haven Harbor in Oak Bluffs. From the grounds, there is a sweeping view of Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Haven Harbor. The lighthouse, which is maintained by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, is open seasonally at sunset. The grounds are open year-round.
EDGARTOWN LIGHT
The original lighthouse was built in 1828 but demolished after irreparable damage from the 1938 hurricane. In 1939, the cast iron Essex Light in Ipswich, Massachusetts was dismantled and brought to Edgartown by barge. Located off North Water Street, the lighthouse offers views of Edgartown Harbor and Chappaquiddick. Maintained by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, the lighthouse is open weekends during the shoulder season and more frequently during the summer. For hours and more information, visit mvmuseum.org.
GAY HEAD LIGHT
President John Adams commissioned the first lighthouse at this location in 1799. Built in 1856, today’s red brick lighthouse is located on the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah off Lighthouse Road. The one-way trip takes approximately an hour by bus or a half hour by car from down-Island towns, so allow at least three hours to travel, experience the cliffs and return. The 1854 Fresnel lens, designed in France and used in the lighthouse for almost 100 years, is now located at the Martha's Vineyard Museum. The grounds are currently open and the lighthouse will open for visitors in July. Visit gayheadlight.org for more information.
CAPE POGUE
Originally built in 1801 and moved and rebuilt several times, the current wooden structure dates from 1893. Movie buffs will recognize the lighthouse from the final shots of Jaws. It is the most remote of the five Island beacons, located at The Trustees of Reservations’ Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge on Chappaquiddick. Visit thetrustees.org for more information.
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A WALKING TOUR OF
VINEYARD HAVEN
THE MAIN PORT OF ENTRY TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD, the bustling seaport of Vineyard Haven is a center for Island commerce all year round. The harbor sits between two jutting jaws of land, East Chop and West Chop, a natural refuge used for centuries by sailors awaiting fair winds and tides.
IN THE 17TH CENTURY, Vineyard
Haven was known as Holmes Hole, after blacksmith John Holmes, who bought land in the area. “Hole” was sailing slang for a coastal inlet. In 1871, townsfolk voted to adopt the more graceful name of Vineyard Haven because, as one historian put it, “to hail from a ‘Hole’ was a source of chagrin to many of its inhabitants when traveling abroad.”
To further confuse matters, the official name of the town of Vineyard Haven is actually Tisbury, after the English hometown of Thomas Mayhew Sr., who bought the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket in 1641 for $200.
1. MAIN STREET
This is the lively center of downtown that invites a day or night of browsing shops, boutiques and art galleries, pausing for coffee or ice cream or dining at cafés and restaurants.
2. MARTHA’S VINEYARD MUSEUM
151 Lagoon Pond Road
508-627-4441, mvmuseum.org
The Martha’s Vineyard Museum moved to its spectacular location on a hilltop in 2019 after making extensive renovations to the old Marine Hospital, originally built in 1895. The museum campus now has 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. At the center of the western pavilion hangs the 1,008-prism original Fresnel lens from the Gay Head Light. The museum’s hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday. After May 27, 2025, closing time changes to 5 p.m.
3. OWEN PARK
Located just off Main Street, the town park is named for William Barry Owen, who in 1899 purchased the rights to Thomas Edison’s Victor Talking Machine, which came to be known as the Victrola. After his death in 1914, his widow donated the land for the park. The park includes a town beach and is the site of town band concerts.
4. WILLIAM STREET
Named for Captain William Daggett, this residential street is part of Vineyard Haven’s historic district. Ship captains, who expected the same kind of sturdiness from their homes as from their ships, built most of the William Street houses, the majority of which date to the mid-1800s.
Captain Richard Luce, Vineyard Haven’s most successful whaling master, built the imposing Greek Revival residence at #40 – the first and largest of the William Street houses – in 1833. The later addition of the porch was inspired by Captain Luce’s admiration of houses in Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia.
5. MARTHA’S VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE
24 Church Street
508-696-6300, mvplayhouse.org
Constructed in 1833 as a one-story Methodist meetinghouse, the building is now home to the Vineyard’s year-round professional theatre company. In 1855, the original building was raised and a new ground floor built underneath.
6. KATHARINE CORNELL THEATRE
54 Spring Street
What is now the second story was built in 1844 as a church; in the early 1900s a ground
floor was added and the original structure was raised up. The neoclassic building now houses Tisbury town offices on the ground floor and the Katharine Cornell Theatre on the second floor.
7. JIRAH LUCE HOUSE
18 Beach Street
This early 1800s building is the only surviving example of Federal architecture in town. It was formerly the home of Rufus Spalding, town physician, postmaster, and justice of the peace.
8. MARTHA’S VINEYARD FILM CENTER
79 Beach Road, Tisbury Marketplace
508-696-9369, mvfilmsociety.com
A movie theatre with comfortable stadium seating, showing current, independent, and classic films. The film center also hosts film festivals throughout the year.
Island Residents – Connecting our Island Community
• Save on gas and commuting costs.
• Depend on consistent schedules and friendly professional drivers.
Island Visitors – Ride the VTA from the ferry dock to your Island destination!
• VTA offers safe and reliable transportation Island-wide.
• Explore stress-free: Avoid the hassle of driving and parking.
• Community connection – support VTA services with your ridership and keep the Island accessible to everyone.
WelcomeAboard!
VTA IS FARE FREE THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2025!
Hop on the bus and ride fare-free and hassle-free! No passes or fares required through September 2025. Funding provided by the Massachusetts Legislature's prepaid transit fare grant program.
• Reduce traffic congestion and keep the Island air clean.
• VTA bus fleet is now 75% electric powered. If the sun is shining, chances are your bus is powered by the sun collected by the VTA’s solar panels!
• Eco-friendly travel: Enjoy scenic views from your bus window.
• Local insights: Meet new people and chat on the way.
• Convenient stops: Access popular landmarks, beaches, and cultural sites.
• Freedom to roam: Parents can relax while kids explore safely.
• Dining out: Indulge at dinner and let us do the driving.
• Expand your range: Bicycle one way, then take the bus with your bike in the bus rack the other way.
• VTA is pet friendly, on a leash or in a carrier.
VTA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) provides yearround public transit service to the six towns of Martha’s Vineyard. Visit vineyardtransit.com for the most recent schedule information.
Q: Can I see the whole Island using VTA transportation?
A: Yes. The VTA provides service to all six of the Island towns, the airport and it travels down all major roads.
Q: Does the VTA provide service to the beaches?
APPROXIMATE TRAVEL TIMES
Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs, Ocean Park 8 min.
Vineyard Haven to “Jaws Bridge” Beach 16 min.
Vineyard Haven to Edgartown Visitors Center 20 min.
Vineyard Haven to West Tisbury, Alley’s Store 22 min.
Vineyard Haven to Chilmark Beetlebung Corner 30 min.
Vineyard Haven to Aquinnah Cliffs 45 min.
Oak Bluffs to Edgartown Visitors Center 15 min.
Edgartown Visitors Center to South Beach 10 min.
Edgartown Visitors Center to MV Airport 15 min.
A: Yes. Route #8 services South Beach, which is on the southern side of the Island. Route #13 services State Beach with one drop-off and pick-up point located at the “Jaws Bridge.”
Q: How much does it cost?
A: This year, all rides are free through September 2025. No fares, tickets, passes etc. required.
Q: Do I have to be at a designated bus stop to catch the bus?
A: No. Buses may be flagged anywhere along their route, as long as it is safe for them to stop. The only exception is on Route #13 which has one drop-off and pick-up point at the “Jaws Bridge.” If traveling at night, it is a good idea to bring a flashlight to help flag the bus. If a bus does not stop when you flag it down, it could be for several reasons. The driver may have felt it was an unsafe location to stop the bus or the bus was at capacity.
Q: I am disabled, can I use the bus?
A: Yes. All VTA vehicles are handicap accessible.
Q: Can I bring my bike on the bus?
A: Yes. VTA buses are equipped with a bicycle rack that can accommodate two bikes at a time, on a first come, first served basis. For safety reasons, bikes are not permitted inside the buses. There is no extra charge for bringing your bike along.
Q: Are pets allowed on the bus?
A: Yes, as long as no one is allergic. Pets need to be on a leash or in a carrier in order to board the bus. Pets are not allowed on seats at any time.
Q: Do the buses have luggage racks?
A: Yes. All VTA vehicles have a luggage rack at the front of the bus.
Q: What do I do if I left something on the bus?
A: If you left something on a VTA bus, call the VTA Administrative Offices as soon as possible at 508-693-9440 x7. The VTA will take every step possible to help you locate your lost item. If the item has to be shipped, you are responsible for all shipping costs.
JAWS: ON LOCATION
THIS YEAR, the Island celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the film Jaws. To commemorate the occasion, the Vineyard Gazette Media Group created Jaws 50 Martha’s Vineyard: Commemorative Anniversary Edition, a specialty publication.
Throughout the pages, readers will get to view rarely seen photos, read firsthand accounts from Islanders involved in the film, and more. Another highlight includes a map of filming locations across the Island – from the cliffs of Aquinnah to the sandy shores of Joseph Sylvia State Beach. Below are two of the spots. Pick up the new publication for more.
1. STATE BEACH/ JAWS BRIDGE
ICONIC SCENE: Where eleven-year-old Alex Kintner meets his tragic end. The bridge is known for the shot of the killer great white as it makes its way into Sengekontacket Pond.
VTA bus #13 – Edgartown/Oak Bluffs Town Line on Seaview Ave, Edgartown
2. AQUINNAH CIRCLE
ICONIC SCENE: Where Chief Brody, Matt Hooper, and the mayor of Amity Island, Larry Vaughn, argue in front of the defaced billboard of a woman frolicking in the surf welcoming visitors to Amity Island.
Hook Your Copy!
You can find the Jaws 50 Martha’s Vineyard: Commemorative Anniversary Edition on Island newsstands, or scan here to purchase one online at vineyardgazettestore.com.
OAK BLUFFS A WALKING TOUR OF
A LIVELY SEASIDE TOWN of colorful gingerbread cottages and Victorian summer homes, Oak Bluffs was established as a religious retreat in 1835, but today is better known for its bustling harbor, miles of sandy beaches and a variety of shops, dining spots, and family-friendly activities.
OAK BLUFFS GREW from a handful of tents pitched amid a grove of oak trees for a week of spiritual rejuvenation. By 1880, this Methodist revival meeting located in what is now known as the Camp Ground had grown into a summer city of wood frame tents and cottages.
Known originally as Cottage City, most of the town was built in a burst of activity between 1867 and 1872. After seceding from Edgartown, it was incorporated as Oak Bluffs in 1907.
Today, there are over 400 homes in the Camp Ground and Cottage City areas, many of which are historically significant, representing a unique style of architecture sometimes called Carpenter Gothic Revival.
As the Vineyard’s first summer resort, Oak Bluffs fostered a vacation economy that soon spread throughout the Island to replace the disappearing whaling industry. A popular summer destination for African Americans, the town was nationally recognized in 2015 by the Smithsonian Institute with a permanent exhibit in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
1. CIRCUIT AVENUE
Always the business center of town, it was named for the circular street designed by Robert Morris Copeland, the landscape designer who laid out the map of The Oak Bluffs Land and Wharf Company’s development. One of the first buildings, the Arcade, was built in 1872 and still stands
today at 32 Circuit Avenue.
2. CAMP GROUND
The first Methodists camped in tents surrounding Wesleyan Park where services were held. Families returning year after year used intricate rope designs to differentiate theirs from others. As the years went by, the tents became more permanent wood plank homes – with the “gingerbread” modeled after the earlier roping. There are over 300 of these colorful, delightful, hand-built Carpenter Gothic Revival private homes still there.
3. TABERNACLE – TRINITY PARK
Surrounded by the cottages and originally the site of a preacher’s stand, (then under a huge sailcloth tent), the Tabernacle –100 feet high, 130 feet across and seating more than 3,000 people – was built from wrought iron in 1879. On Grand Illumination Night, held each August, hundreds of lanterns decorate the Tabernacle and the eaves of surrounding cottages in a celebration that traditionally marks the end of summer. The first Grand Illumination Night in 1868 was organized by the Oak Bluffs Land and Wharf Company developer to attract attention to the houses being built in the new Cottage City area. The Tabernacle is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and the Cottage City Museum is located in the Camp Ground.
4. SUMMERCAMP, FORMERLY THE WESLEY HOTEL
70 Lake Avenue
Built by A.G. Wesley in 1879 for the sum of $18,000, the hotel prospered until
an 1894 fire. Three days later, Wesley confessed to arson. He wanted to build “an even larger, more creditable hotel for the community.” The hotel rehired Wesley as a cook after he served three years in jail. This sole survivor of the large hotels so prominent in Cottage City was remodeled in 1986. In 2015, Lark Hotels purchased the property and renovated the hotel of old into Summercamp, its new name a nod to the historic Methodist Camp Ground.
5. OAK BLUFFS HARBOR
Once a swampy, landlocked pond called Lake Anthony, the harbor was opened to the ocean at the turn of the century and now holds as many as 500 boats at a time. The boardwalk continues to bustle with shops and restaurants and the harbor is the Island’s largest marina.
6.
FLYING HORSES
15 Lake Avenue
508-693-9481, vineyardtrust.org
The Flying Horses is the nation’s oldest platform carousel. Originally oper -
ated as an attraction on Coney Island, it was moved to Oak Bluffs in 1884 and includes 22 stationary carved wooden horses with manes and tails of real horse hair and inset glass eyes. Now a National Historic Landmark, the carousel is owned by the Vineyard Preservation Trust and recently underwent a refurbishment.
7. OCEAN PARK & THE BANDSTAND
The beautiful seven-acre park at the entrance to town hosts the annual Oak Bluffs Fireworks each August and the Sunday evening concerts from the 1880s bandstand. The houses surrounding the park – most built in the late 1800s – reflect the more affluent families who came to Oak Bluffs.
8. UNION CHAPEL
55 Narragansett Avenue
Designed by architect Samuel F. Pratt of Newport (who also designed 18 remaining private homes and the Arcade building on Circuit Avenue), this octagonal chapel with its three-tiered roof and four doors was built in 1871 as an interdenominational summer church. Events and interdenominational services are held here throughout the summer. Union Chapel is owned by the Vineyard Preservation Trust and is on the National Historic Register.
9. ARTS DISTRICT
Located along Dukes County Avenue, find a concentration of galleries featuring fine art and photography.
Juneteenth
JUNE 19, 2025 - 5 TO 6 PM
JUNETEENTH: legacy and promise
Martha’s Vineyard Museum
Celebrate Juneteenth with a thought-provoking panel conversation hosted by the Vineyard Gazette and the Martha’s Vineyard Museum. This year’s topic: What is the history and future of the Juneteenth holiday?
JUNE 22, 2025 - 12 TO 2 PM
GOSPEL BRUNCH
Edgartown Yacht Club
Join us for the annual Juneteenth Gospel Brunch with a live Gospel band. This is a ticketed event. All are welcome.
Stay tuned for more details, ticket sales, and panelist announcements.
Jeanna Shepard
Ray Ewing
A WALKING TOUR OF
EDGARTOWN
A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE AGE OF WHALING, the village of Edgartown is defined by its stately white clapboard houses, rose-covered picket fences, and a lighthouse that stands sentry at the entrance to the harbor. Across the harbor is Chappaquiddick, accessible year-round by a small car ferry.
ESTABLISHED IN 1642 as the Vineyard’s first English settlement, the town underwent a building boom between 1830 and 1845 – the golden era of whaling –when profits from whaling and trade with China brought huge fortunes to the Island. Many of the houses in the historic downtown district, and in particular along North and South Water Streets, are built in the Greek Revival and Federal styles popular in that period. Most remain private homes, although several have been converted to shops and inns. Topping some roofs are platforms popularly known as widow’s walks, but more accurately are perches from which to pour sand down the chimney in the event of a fire.
1. VISITOR’S CENTER
29 Church Street
The Visitor’s Center provides maps and brochures for tourists and is also the place to hop on a bus for other Island towns and South Beach. There is a public restroom.
2. DR. DANIEL FISHER HOUSE
99 Main Street
This stately Federal style residence was built in 1840 for Dr. Daniel Fisher, a medical doctor and entrepreneur who, during the height of the whaling era, was one of the wealthiest men in the country. In addition to founding the Martha’s Vineyard National Bank, he owned what is now the town wharf, a bakery, and a gristmill as well as a candle factory, which supplied spermaceti candles to the nation’s lighthouses. The house and gardens are owned by the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
3. VINCENT HOUSE AND GARDENS
Located behind the Dr. Daniel Fisher House, this is the oldest unaltered house on the Vineyard. Built in the 1670s and occupied by descendants of the original Vincent family for 250 years, it was originally located on Edgartown Great Pond and moved to its present location in 1977. The Vincent House and Gardens are owned by the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
4.
OLD WHALING CHURCH
89 Main Street
Designed by Fredrick Baylies Jr., the Old Whaling Church and its iconic 92-foot clock tower was built by skilled shipwrights for Edgartown’s Methodist whaling captains and is regarded as one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in New England. The interior of the Old Whaling Church is notable for its elegantly curved ceiling, 1869 Simmons Fisher organ, and restored trompe l’oeil murals by Island artist Margot Datz. Now used for town meetings and special events, the church is owned by the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
5. FEDERATED CHURCH
47 South Summer Street
Erected in 1828, the Federated Church is a traditional New England meetinghouse still in use by the Island’s oldest congregation (established in 1642) and was the first church to be designed by Frederick Baylies Jr. in Edgartown. The front of the church faces Main Street because there were few, if any, buildings between the church and Main Street at that time. Of note: a chandelier that originally burned whale oil, an 1895 Hook
Ferry to: Chappaquiddick
Ferry to: Falmouth
and Hastings organ, and the old box pews.
6.
VINEYARD GAZETTE
34 South Summer Street
Built in 1760 by Benjamin Smith, the house is now home to the Vineyard Gazette, the Island’s oldest newspaper. After building the house, Smith later became a captain in the Island militia during the Revolutionary War. The Vineyard Gazette building is owned and maintained by the Vineyard Preservation Trust.
7. CAPTAIN VALENTINE PEASE HOUSE
80 South Water Street
Captain Valentine Pease, master of the Acushnet , the whaler on which the author Herman Melville sailed in 1841, built the private residence between 1822 and 1836. Captain Pease is reputed to have been the prototype for Captain Ahab in Melville’s Moby-Dick .
8. THE PAGODA TREE
9 South Water Street
Captain Thomas Milton, who first came to
the Vineyard in the early 1800s, brought this tree from Asia when it was a seedling. Planted about 1833, it is the oldest of its kind on the continent. Commonly called the Flame Tree in China, its horticultural name is Sophora japonica. It shades the home Captain Milton built in 1840, now part of The Harborside Inn.
9. MEMORIAL WHARF
The town wharf is where the On Time ferry to Chappaquiddick departs, and where an open pavilion offers great views of the harbor. A project to raise the wharf was completed and you can now climb the stairs to the pavilion again and watch the harbor activity below.
10. OSBORNE WHARF, NORTON BOATHOUSE, OLD SCULPIN GALLERY
45, 45A & 58 Dock Street
This section of the waterfront includes the historic Osborne Wharf Building, the oldest commercial structure on the waterfront; the Norton Boathouse, once the headquarters of the Norton family of
sea captains; Old Sculpin Gallery, originally used for Dr. Fisher’s spermaceti candle factory, then as Manual Swartz’s boatshop, where he built the catboat Edwina B (moored off Norton Boathouse in summer), and now as an art gallery. The Vineyard Preservation Trust owns the three properties and the Edwina B.
11. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH
34 North Summer Street
The stained-glass windows in this 1899 church were made and signed by Louis C. Tiffany. The pulpit is the bow of a dory from the schooner Northern Lights, for many years the largest ship in Edgartown Harbor.
12. THE CARNEGIE HERITAGE CENTER
58 North Water Street
508-627-4440, vineyardtrust.org
Once Edgartown’s public library, the renovated and restored landmark includes reading rooms, a visitor center, a gift shop, and the permanent exhibition, Living Landmarks ($5: suggested donation to view), which illustrates the
history of Martha’s Vineyard through the lens of the 20 landmarks in the Vineyard Preservation Trust’s care. The Carnegie Heritage Center serves as the starting point for historic walking tours during the summer and fall and hosts speaker events year-round.
13. EDGARTOWN LIGHTHOUSE
Across from 131 North Water Street
508-627-4441, mvmuseum.org
Located a half mile from Main Street on the beach, the lighthouse offers views of the harbor and Chappaquiddick.
TAKE A DRIVE
UP-ISLAND
THE RURAL WESTERN END OF THE VINEYARD is known locally as “upIsland.” The expression is a holdover from seafaring days when ships traveling west moved up the scale of longitude. The rolling countryside encompasses the three towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah.
WINDING THROUGH PASTURES
dotted with grazing sheep and alongside ancient stone walls, it is possible to imagine the Vineyard as it was hundreds of years ago. Heading toward the dramatic cliffs of Gay Head, shade trees line the roadside. Watch for spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and coastal ponds on South Road.
1. TOWN OF WEST TISBURY
Located at the intersection of the Edgartown–West Tisbury Road and State Road, this town typifies the old New England village. Alley’s General Store, opened in 1858, is the oldest operating store on Martha’s Vineyard. The First Congregational Church, built in 1833 and originally located at the cemetery on State Road, was moved in 1866. Constructed in 1859 and restored in 1997, the post-and-beam barn known as the Grange Hall hosts outdoor markets, festivals, concerts, films, and lectures. Across the street is the Field Gallery, home to whimsical lawn sculptures and an indoor gallery with works from various artists.
2. CHRISTIANTOWN
Indigenous Americans called this place Mackkonnetchasqua, and it was included in the bounds of Christiantown, given by Sachem Josias in 1659. The township was governed by the tribesmen under England’s Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. Many of the Wampanoag Indians adopted Christianity through the ministry of Thomas Mayhew Jr., one of the original colonists. Graves here reflect both pagan and Christian beliefs. A tiny chapel, dating from 1828, still stands. The Tribe bought the cemetery back
from the county in recent years.
3.
FULLING MILL BROOK PRESERVE Off Middle Road, Chilmark
The easy walk through this Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank property includes crisscrossing a babbling brook, wandering an open meadow, exploring glacial rocks, and enjoying the cool oak canopy.
4. MENEMSHA HILLS Off North Road, Chilmark
Owned by The Trustees of Reservations, this 211-acre site offers a moderate, threemile hiking trail and beautiful vistas from several lookout spots.
5. MENEMSHA
A quintessential New England fishing village, Menemsha is also a working harbor; boats dock and unload their catch here. Film buffs may recognize scenes from the movie Jaws, which was filmed here and in other Island locations. In season, cyclists can continue their up-Island journey by taking the bike ferry to Lobsterville. The public beach, a popular spot during the day, gets even more crowded as people gather to watch the sun set. Fish markets offer carry-out meals. Parking is limited.
6. NASHAQUITSA LOOKOUT
This stop affords a lovely view of Nashaquitsa Pond (known to most as Quitsa Pond) with Menemsha Pond beyond it with the shoreline and small craft spread out below. On a clear day, the Elizabeth Islands are visible in the distance.
7. BEETLEBUNG CORNER
South, Middle, and Menemsha Cross Roads converge to form the heart of Chil-
mark where the town hall, 1843 church, library, and community center are located. Just around the corner on Middle Road is the dance colony known as The Yard. Beetlebung Farm’s farmstand is located before you reach the corner on South Road.
8. GAY HEAD CLIFFS, LIGHTHOUSE & VANDERHOOP HOMESTEAD
Steeped in natural history spanning millions of years, the red clay cliffs have yielded fossils of ancient flowers, sharks, and camels. Gay Head Lighthouse stands on the cliffs in the town of Aquinnah, where Wampanoag Indians still live. Their heritage is celebrated at the Aquinnah Cultural Center on the Vanderhoop Homestead, located across from the lighthouse. The Aquinnah shops and viewing platform offer lunch, souvenirs, and a great view.
9. OLD MILL POND
690 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road, West Tisbury Geese and swans nibbling breadcrumbs by the pond are notorious for sauntering across
the road and forcing cars to stop here. As early as the 1850s, a textile mill was built next to the pond to manufacture a variety of fabrics from local wool.
10. MANUEL F. CORRELLUS STATE FOREST
Centrally located and covering 5,100 acres, this forest is crisscrossed by walking and bike trails that stretch for miles. In 1908, part of the forest was set aside to protect the now-extinct heath hen. In 1916, a fire killed most of these birds on their nests; the last one was seen in 1932.
11. AGRICULTURAL HALL
35 Panhandle Road, West Tisbury
Home to the Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society, the hall (and adjacent grounds) is the site of the annual Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Fair in August and other community events throughout the year, including the West Tisbury Farmers’ Market, which runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the summer.
12. THE POLLY HILL ARBORETUM
809 State Road, West Tisbury 508-693-9426, pollyhillarboretum.org
Encompassing 40 acres of woodlands and 20 acres of trees and gardens, the arboretum is the legacy of horticulturist Polly Hill’s experiments with the best plants to grow on-Island. Open from sunrise to sunset. Self-guided
guided tours available.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS
PLEASE NOTE:
This is a listing of both seasonal and year-round restaurants. Be aware that some establishments close for the off-season. Check websites for updates.
AQUINNAH + CHILMARK
Aquila
17 Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah aquilamvy.com
Chilmark General Store
7 State Road, Chilmark · 508-645-3739 chilmarkgeneralstore.com
Chilmark Tavern
9 State Road, Chilmark · 508-645-9400 chilmarktavern.com
Cliffhangers
21 Aquinnah Circle, Aquinnah 508-955-9163
The Grey Barn & Farm
22 South Road, Chilmark 508-645-4854 · thegreybarnandfarm.com
The Homeport Restaurant & Oyster Bar 512 North Road, Chilmark 508-645-2679 · thehomeportmv.com
Iggy’s Bread
29 Basin Road, Menemsha iggysbread.com
Larsen’s Fish Market
56 Basin Road, Menemsha · 508-645-2680 larsensfishmarket.com
Menemsha Fish Market
54 Basin Road, Menemsha · 508-645-2282 menemshafishmarket.com
Menemsha Galley
515 North Road, Menemsha 508-645-9819 · menemshagalley.com
Orange Peel Bakery
682 State Road, Aquinnah · 508-645-2025 orangepeelbakery.net
Outermost Inn and Restaurant
81 Lighthouse Road, Aquinnah 508-645-3511 · outermostinn.com
EDGARTOWN
19 Prime Cast Iron Steakhouse / 19 Raw Oyster Bar 19 Church Street, Edgartown 774-224-0550 · 19primesteak.com 19rawoysterbar.com
Alchemy
71 Main Street, Edgartown
508-627-9999 · alchemyedgartown.com
Among the Flowers 17 Mayhew Lane, Edgartown
508-627-3233 · amongtheflowersmv.com
Atlantic
2 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-7001 atlanticmv.com
Atria & Cafe Atria
137 Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-5850 · atriamv.com
Bad Martha’s Farmers Brewery
270 Upper Main Street, Edgartown
508-939-4415 · badmarthabeer.com
Behind the Bookstore
46 Main Street, Edgartown · 774-549-9123 btbmv.com
Bettini Restaurant / Behind The View
131 North Water Street, Edgartown
508-627-3761 · harborviewhotel.com
Black Sheep
17 Airport Road, Edgartown
508-338-7770 · blacksheeponmv.com
Blackbird Cafe
19 North Water Street, Edgartown 978-263-7722
219 Chappaquiddick Road, Edgartown 978-263-7722 · myblackbirdcafe.com
Chesca’s Restaurant
38 North Water Street, Edgartown 508-627-1234 · chescasmv.com
China House
234 Upper Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-7272 · mvchinahouse.com
The Covington
52 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-7678 thecovingtonrestaurant.com
Cozy Corner Café & Lounge
238 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-939-3988 cozycornermv.com
Dairy Queen
242 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-5001
Depot Market
141 Upper Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-1299
Détente
15 Winter Street, Edgartown · 508-627-8810 detentemv.com
Dip02539
241 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-627-7725
Dock Street Coffee Shop 2 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-627-5232 dock-street-coffee-shop.square.site
The Dunes 31 Dunes Road, Edgartown · 508-627-3663 winnetu.com
Edgartown Diner 65 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-9337
edgartowndiner.com
Edgartown Meat & Fish Market
240 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-627-6200
edgartownmeatandfish.com
Edgartown Pizza
224 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-627-7770
edgartownpizza.com
Edgartown Seafood
138 Cooke Street, Edgartown 508-627-3791 · edgartownseafood.com
Espresso Love 17 Church Street, Edgartown · 508-627-9211 espressolove.com
The Fish House 17 Airport Road, Edgartown · 508-693-0055 thefishhousemv.com
Great Harbor Market
199 Upper Main Street, Edgartown 508-694-6888 · greatharbormarket.com
The Ice Cream & Candy Bazaar 11 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-627-8735
Katama General Store 170 Katama Road, Edgartown 508-627-5071 · katamageneral.com
Katama Kitchen 12 Mattakesett Way, Edgartown 774-549-5344 · katamakitchen.com l’étoile
22 North Water Street, Edgartown 508-627-5187 · letoile.net
Lucky Hank’s Restaurant & Café 218 Upper Main Street, Edgartown
508-939-4082 · luckyhanksmv.com
MacPhail’s Corner Café 18 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-939-3090
Mad Martha’s
7 North Water Street, Edgartown 508-627-8761· madmarthas.com
Morning Glory Farm
290 Edgartown–West Tisbury Road, Edgartown · 508-627-9003 morninggloryfarm.com
MV Botiga by MV Salads 15 Church Street, Edgartown 774-563-3423 · mvsalads.com
Murdick’s Fudge 21 North Water Street, Edgartown 508-627-8047 · murdicks.com
The Newes From America
23 Kelley Street, Edgartown 508-627-6380 · newesfromamericamvy.com
The Pelican Club 6 Kelley Street, Edgartown · 508-627-6336 farawaymarthasvineyard.com
The Port Hunter
55 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-7747 theporthunter.com
The Quarterdeck
29 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-627-5346
Rockfish
11 North Water Street, Edgartown
508-627-9967 · rockfishedgartown.com
Rosewater Market
20 South Summer Street, Edgartown 508-627-1270 · rosewatermv.com
Ben & Bill's Chocolate Emporium 22 Dock Street, Edgartown · benandbillsmv.com
The Seafood Shanty
31 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-627-8622 theseafoodshanty.com
Slice of Edgartown
22 Dock Street, Edgartown · 508-627-7641
Soigne
190 Upper Main Street, Edgartown 508-627-8489 · soignemv.com
Square Rigger
225 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-627-9968 squareriggermv.com
Taco MV
33 Winter Street, Edgartown 774-549-6944
The Terrace
27 South Summer Street, Edgartown 508-627-6227 · theterracemv.com
Toccopuro Coffee
3 South Water Street, Edgartown 774-549-9351
Town Bar & Grill
227 Upper Main Street, Edgartown 774-310-8696 · townbarmv.com
Vineyard Scoops
56 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-4736
The Wharf
3 Main Street, Edgartown · 508-627-9966 wharfpubmv.com
Wicked Burger
258 Upper Main Street, Edgartown
774-549-9700 · wickedburgermv.com
Wolf’s Den Pizzeria
249 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown · 508-684-2203 wolfsdenpizzeria.com
OAK BLUFFS
Aalia’s 16 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs, 716-861-7257 · aaliascoffee.com
The Alley
24 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs thealleymv.com
Aquila at the Y 111R Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs · aquilamvy.com
Back Door Donuts
5 Post Office Square, Oak Bluffs 508-693-3688 · backdoordonuts.com
Bangkok Cuisine
67 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-6322 · bangkokcapecod.com
The Barn Bowl & Bistro 13 Uncas Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-696-9800 thebarnmv.com
Ben & Bill’s Chocolate Emporium 20A Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs 508-696-0008 · benandbillsmv.com
Big Dipper Ice Cream & Café 23 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-693-4845 Biscuits
26 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-693-2033 mvbiscuits.com
The Black Dog Dockside Café 12 Circuit Avenue Extension, Unit 3, Oak Bluffs · 508-338-2037 · theblackdog.com
Black Joy Kitchen
7 Oakland Avenue, Oak Bluffs 240-481-8146 · blackjoykitchen.com
Carousel Ice Cream Factory 15 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs 508-696-8614
Coop de Ville/Shuck Shack
12 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs 508-693-3420 · coopdevilleshuckshack.com
Corner Kitchen
24 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs 508-693-1470
Deon’s Kitchen 14 Towanticut Avenue, Oak Bluffs 508-627-0330 · chefdeon.com
Dos Mas
50 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-687-9271 · dosmasmv.com
Eleven Circuit
11 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-687-9283
Enchanted Chocolates
4 Chapman Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-8331 · enchanted-chocolates.com
Farm Neck Café
1 Farm Neck Way, Oak Bluffs
508-693-3560 · farmneck.net/cafe
Fat Ronnie’s Burger Bar
7 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs fatronniesburgerbar.com
Fishbones Bar & Grille
12 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-696-8227 · fishbones-mv.com
The Food Truck
91 Edgartown–Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs · 508-560-5883
Giordano’s Restaurant
18 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-693-0184 giosmv.com
Jimmy Seas Pan Pasta
32 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-687-9804 · jimmyseaspanpastas.com
Lobsterville Bar and Grille
8 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-696-0099 · lobstervillemv.com
Lookout Tavern
8 Sea View Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-9844 · lookoutmv.com
Mad Martha’s
12 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-9151 · madmarthas.com
Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Co.
9 Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-3000 · chowdermv.com
Midnight Mediterranean
6 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-338-7366
Midnight Taco & Tequila Bar
7 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-338-7376
Mikado Asian Bistro & Bar
6 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-686-9119 · mikadoob.com
Mister Pugg’s Mugg
49 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-6368
Mocha Mott’s
10 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-1922 · mochamotts.com
Mo’s Lunch
137 Vineyard Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-687-9744 · moslunch.com
Murdick’s Fudge
5 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-693-2335 murdicks.com
MV Salads
55 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-338-7754 · mvsalads.com
Nancy’s Restaurant & Snack Bar
29 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-693-0006
nancysrestaurant.com
Nauti Cow MV
28 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs Facebook.com/Nauti-Cow-MV
Nomans
15 Island Inn Road, Oak Bluffs
508-338-2474 · nomansmv.com
Notalot Farm Shop
28 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs
774-563-0554 · notalotfarmshop.com
Offshore Ale Co.
30 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-2626 · offshoreale.com
The Pawnee House
20 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-338-2770 · thepawneehousemv.com
Red Cat Kitchen
6 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-6040 · redcatkitchen.com
Rosie’s Frozen Yogurt
19 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-687-0031 · rosiesofmv.com
Sand Bar
6 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-693-7111 · mvsandbar.com
Sharky’s Cantina
31 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-7501 · sharkmenu.com
The Sweet Life
63 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-696-0200 · sweetlifemv.com
The Sweet Spot
12 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-687-2031
Tigerhawk Sandwich Co.
12B Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-338-7306 · tigerhawkmv.com
Toccopuro Coffee 45 Circuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs · 508-338-2463
Tony’s Market
119 Dukes County Avenue, Oak Bluffs
508-693-4799 · tonysmarketmv.com
Vineyard’s Best Ice Cream & Coffee 12 Kennebec Avenue, Oak Bluffs 617-775-7601
Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine
7 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs
508-338-7077
vineyardcaribbeancuisine.com
Winston’s Kitchen
1 East Chop Drive, Oak Bluffs
508-687-9572 · winstonskitchen-mv.com
VINEYARD HAVEN
9 Craft Kitchen & Bar
9 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-7431 · 9craftkitchen.com
The ArtCliff Diner
38 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-1224 · artcliffdiner.com
The Attic
82 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-687-9448 · theatticmv.com
Beach Road
79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-8582 · beachroadmv.com
The Black Dog Bakery Café
509 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-696-8190 · theblackdog.com
The Black Dog Tavern
20 Beach Street Extension, Vineyard Haven
508-693-9223 · theblackdog.com
The Black Dog Water Street Bakery
11 Water Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-4440 · theblackdog.com
Bobby B’s Restaurant
22 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-8266 · bobbybsmv.com
Catboat Coffee Co.
79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
774-563-5296 · catboatcoffee.com
The Cove Golf & Grill
386 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-2611 · covemv.com
Delicious MV
22 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-2223 · deliciousmv.com
El Barco
16 Union Street, Vineyard Haven
508-684-5001 · elbarcomv.com
First Light Cafe
151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven
508-627-4441 · mvmuseum.org
Fish MV
80 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-6399 · fishmv.com
Garde East
52 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-687-9926 · gardeeast.com
The Ice Box
79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-8182 · mvicebox.com
Island Fresh Pizza & Subs
395 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-338-2764 · islandfreshpizza.com
John’s Fish Market/Sandy’s Fish & Chips
5 Martin Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-1220 · johnsfishmarket.com
La Choza Burritos
4 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-9050 · lachozamv.com
La Strada
65 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-7397
The Model Deli
342 State Road, Vineyard Haven
modeldelimv.com
The Maker Pasta Shop Café
339 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-687-9794 · themakerpastashop.com
Mad Martha’s
48 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-5883 · madmarthas.com
Mikado Asian Bistro
76 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-7096 · mikadomv.com
Mocha Mott’s
15 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-3155 · mochamotts.com
Murdick’s Fudge
79 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-7344 · murdicks.com
Nat’s Nook
38 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-2340 · natsnookmv.com
The Net Result
79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-6071 · mvseafood.com
Nina’s Food Truck
61 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven 774-297-3577
Pie Chicks Bakery
395 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-0228 · piechicks.com
Porto Pizza
36 Water Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-6200 · portopizzamv.com
Quitsa Kitchen
455 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-338-7787 · quitsakitchen.com
Rocco’s Pizzeria
79 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-1125 · marthasvineyardpizza.com
S&S Kitchenette
48 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-338-2392 · sskitchenette.com
Salvatore’s Ristorante
20 Union Street, Vineyard Haven
508-687-9457 · salvatoresristorante.com
Scottish Bakehouse
977 State Road, Vineyard Haven
508-693-6633 • scottishbakehousemv.com
Sweet Bites
32 Beach Street, Vineyard Haven
508-684-8257 · sweetbitesmv.com
Tisberry Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
29 Main Street, Unit C2, Vineyard Haven 508-687-9314 · tisberrymv.com
Waterside Market
82 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
508-693-8899 · watersidemarket.com
Wolf’s Den Pizzeria
45 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven 508-403-7236
wolfsdenpizzeriatisbury.com
Woodland Variety & Grill
455 State Road, No. 4, Vineyard Haven 508-693-6795
woodlandvarietyandgrill.com
WEST TISBURY
7a Foods
1045 State Road, West Tisbury 508-693-4636 · 7afoods.com
Plane View
71 Airport Road, West Tisbury 508-693-1886
State Road
688 State Road, West Tisbury 508-693-8582 · stateroadrestaurant.com
Vineyard Take Out
479 State Road, West Tisbury 508-693-6924
vineyardtakeoutmenu.com
Woods
90 Manaquayak Road, West Tisbury 508-422-8051 · lambertscoveinn.com
