The Island of Martha’s Vineyard is said to be the Jewel of New England covering roughly 100 square miles, and is home to both year-round and seasonal residents. Some live “up-island” in the more rural towns of Aquinnah, Chilmark and West Tisbury, and others live “down-island” in the more populous towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.
Each Island town is unique in its geography, personality, and character. All blend together to create this special place many call home.
Depart from Woods Hole and enjoy a short ferry ride to the island docking in Oak Bluffs.
Oak Bluffs is filled with quaint galleries, book stores, shops, eateries and very special people!
Gingerbread Cottages:
Nestled within the heart of Oak Bluffs are over 180 small cottages that make up the “Campgrounds.” Evolved from tents & mail-order catalogues, these cottages represent a completely different era and are preserved by private owners and the Martha’s Vineyard Camp meeting Association.
Flying Horses:
The oldest operating carousel in the country, flying horses represents the birth of Martha’s Vineyard as a tourist destination. Originally built in Coney Island in 1876, the horses made the trip to Martha’s Vineyard in 1884 and have been a permanent fixture since.
Join us for an exciting time on the island as we visit lighthouses, tour the islands 10 most famous hot spots, including celebrity homes!!! Scenic Edgartown was Martha’s Vineyard’s first colonial settlement and it has been the county seat since 1642. The stately white Greek revival houses built by the whaling captains have been carefully maintained. They make the town a museum-piece community, a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century located in the Historic District of Edgartown, the museum is surrounded by 19th century homes of ship captains and merchants, only steps away from the stunning Edgartown Harbor and the historic ferry to Chappaquiddick. Main Street is a picture book setting with its harbor and waterfront.
Your day on the Island will include:
- Ferry to Oak Bluff
- Visit to Flying Horse Carousel
- Walking tour of Gingerbread Cottages
- Narrated Tour of the island
- Lunch at the Black Dog Tavern
- Visit to Martha’s Vineyard Glass Works
- Free Time for Self Exploration
- Lobster Dinner