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Emily Drazen Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7 Do I Need to Bring a Car . . . . . . . .5 Concierge Services, Luggage Storage, Reservation Services, Visitor Information GetHere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-17 By Ferry, By Bus to the Ferries, By Train . .8-15 By Plane, Airports, Air Charter Service, Ground Transportation from Off-Island Airports and Harbor Facilities . . . . . .15-17 GetAround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-21 Bicycle Rentals, Buses, Car Rentals, Car Service, Luggage, Mopeds & Taxis .18-20 Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21 IslandMap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23 Points ofInterest. . . . . .. . . . . . 24 Towns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-33 Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-41 Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-51 Merchants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52-59 Made onMV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-67 Things toDoWith Tots . . . . . . . . .63 FunActivities for a RainyDay . . . .63 Biking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Hiking Through Beauty . . . . . . . .66 Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 On theWater . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-73 Boat Charters, Renting, Leasing, Fishing Charters, Tackle Dealers, Kayaking & Marinas Arts & Culture . . . . . . . . . . .74-83 Art Festivals, Art Galleries, Art Instruction, Artisans, Art Organizations, Concerts, Culinary Tours, Festivals, Movies, Museums, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Newspapers, Night Life, Photographers, Radio Stations, Theater Companies, Weather Vanes, Writing Workshops Art Lovers Paradise . . . . . . . . . . .77 Head to Toe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84-85 Acupuncture, Beauty Salons, Cosmetics, Fitness Centers, Health & Wellness, Massage, Pharmacies, Spas & Yoga Weddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86-91 Ins &Outs ofMVWedding . . . .91 Meeting & Event Planning . . . . . . . . . .92-93 Lighthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94-97 Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98-99 Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . .100-105 Property Management, Real Estate Appraisers, Real Estate Publications, Real Estate Rentals/Vacation Rentals, Real Estate Sales, Real Estate Schools Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106-109 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110-113 Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . .114-119 Eat Like a Local . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 The MV Fishing Derby . . . . . . . . . . . .73 MVBucket List . . . . . . . . . . .120 Thank you to our 2020 Sponsors! 2020 -21 Travel Guide 1

CALENDARofEVENTS JANUARY • Polar Plunge FEBRUARY • 20 Miler Road Race MARCH • TheMartha’s Vineyard FilmFestival APRIL • LGBTQ+ Film Festival • Shearing Day MAY • ArtWeek • Oyster Fest • Environmental Film Festival • Pink & Green Weekend • Tour of the Vineyard Bicycle Race • Memorial Day 5KRoad Race • Vineyard Artisan Memorial Day Festival JUNE thru OCTOBER • Oak Bluffs Open Market • First Friday Vineyard Haven • Polly Hill Arboretum Tours • Nature Tours byThe Trustees • West Tisbury Farmers Market • Vineyard Artisan Festivals • Chilmark Flea Market • Gingerbread Cottage Tours • Featherstone Flea Market • Chamber Music Society Summer Series JUNE • Restaurant Week • A Taste of the Vineyard Gourmet Stroll • Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival • Mid Summer Faerie Festival • Film & Music Festival JULY • Vineyard Cup Regatta • The Fabulists Theatre for Children • 4th of July Parade & Fireworks • Tisbury Street Fair • Edgartown Regatta • African American Cultural Festival • PortugueseHolyGhost Feast • Possible Dreams Auction • Shakespeare at the Amphitheater • Island Theatre Workshops Family Theatre • Beach Road Weekend JUNE JU local sustaina NE A tasty way to sample, tastasty way sty way to sa le, loca sustaint nabai able and un xeded priciceceses. nd fun food sample local sustainable and fun food at fixed prices. mvy.com/restaurantweek at fixat ix mvy.com/restaurantweek 2 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST • MVBook Festival • AfricanAmerican FilmFestival • Amity Island 5K • Edgartown Yacht Club Races • Grand Illumination • Agricultural Fair • Oak Bluffs Fireworks • Chilmark Road Race SEPTEMBER • MV Craft Beer Festival • Vineyard Artisans Labor Day Festival • Martha’s Vineyard Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby • International Film Festival • Tivoli Day Street Festival •Wind Festival • Living Local Harvest Festival OCTOBER • Art ofChocolate Festival • Vineyard Artisan Columbus Day Festival • Columbus Day 5K Road Race • Food &Wine Festival • Ladyfest Concert NOVEMBER • Oak Bluffs Tree Lighting • Vineyard Artisan Holiday Festival • Small Business Saturday This is just a sample ofthe many events offered throughout the year. To see all events, please visit mvy.com DECEMBER • Featherstone Holiday Gift Show • Christmas in Edgartown • Tisbury Holiday Celebrations • Vineyard Artisan Festival • New Year’s Eve Celebrations David Welch 2020 -21 Travel Guide 3

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Whether you’re visiting the Island for the first time, are a regular, are coming for the day or a month, there are many resources available to help you plan a perfect experience! mvy.com/plan GETTING HERE Because Martha’s Vineyard is an island, the first thing you need to do is figure out how you’re getting here. And you’ve got two choices: boat or plane, unless you plan on swimming. FERRY Year-round ferry service is provided 365 days by the Steamship Authority in Woods Hole (a charming little village in Cape Cod, MA), and they are the only ferry service that is equipped to bring vehicles over to the Island – so if you plan on having your car with you, you must reserve a space with the Steamship Authority well in advance of your trip, since there is only a limited number of cars that can come over on each ferry. Seasonal ferry service for passengers only is available from mid-May into the fall from Falmouth, Hyannis and New Bedford in Massachusetts; North Kingston, Rhode Island; New York City; and Northern New Jersey. See all Ferry Service Starting on Page 9. PLANE Cape Air flies year-round and direct from Martha’s Vineyard to Boston’s Logan Airport and NYC’s JFK Airport. Seasonal service is available from Hyannis and Nantucket Massachusetts; Providence, RI; Westchester, New York; and Washington D.C. Jet Blue, Delta, and American Airlines also offer seasonal service direct from JFK in New York. See all Air Travel Page 17. PRIVATE TRAVEL Looking for more exclusive travel options? Private car service is a great stress-free option to whisk you away to any of the ferry Do I Need to Bring a Car to The Vineyard? continued It’s a question we hear a lot. With no bridge or connected road, you can’t drive here, so travel via air or sea is the only way to arrive. For those planning to take a ferry, the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole is the only service that can bring cars, motorcycles, RVs and trucks. Visit their website for schedules, availability and to make a reservation: steamshipauthority.com So, is it necessary to bringyour car here? Well, it depends. 1. Where are you planning to stay? If you are staying in one of the downtown areas of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, or Edgartown, it is possible to arrive via passenger ferry and get around on your own. All three downtowns offer safe, walkable streets as well as bike friendly roads. The towns are also easily connected by the Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) bus system, which services all Island towns and runs daily from early morning until late into the evening. Local cab companies as well as ride share options are also available. 2. How long are you staying? If you’re only planning a day or two, leave your car on the mainland. A sightseeing tour is a great way to see most of the Island, and the VTA bus can easily get you around. 3. What activities do you have planned? If your itinerary includes travelling off the beaten path you may want to consider bringing your car, or renting a car on-Island. 4. How much stuff are you bringing? If you’re a family with young kids or you’re planning to stay a while you may be travelling with a lot of cargo. In that case we would recommend bringing a car to more easily transport your group and belongings. If you have young kids and are trying to avoid taking your car MV Baby Rent offers strollers, car seats, cribs and various other baby products for rent on-Island. 5. What is your budget? Taking your car over on the ferry isn’t cheap. In the off-season, November through March, the cost of travelling with a car starts at $110 round trip. From April through October the starting price jumps to $170 before adding in tickets for passengers. Give careful consideration to the factors above before determining which option is best for you. If you need additional information, give us a call at 508.693.0085 and we’ll help you navigate your choices. If you decide on taking your car then get in touch with the Steamship Authority as soon as you know your travel dates to make a reservation, as their summer schedule books up months in advance. If you opt to just walk on, there are many ferry services available seasonally including the Island Queen, Patriot Party Boat, and Falmouth-Edgartown ferry from Falmouth; Hyline Cruises from Hyannis, the Seastreak from New York or New Bedford, or the Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry from Rhode Island. Note that the Steamship Authority also offers passenger tickets and is the only ferry service that operates year round. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 5 PLAN

Charlie Utz terminals on your own schedule (see page 17). Private boat charters can be booked with select Boat Charter Companies (Page 69). Private air travel can also be booked with several airline companies (Page 17). WHERE TO STAY Now that you know how you’re going to get here, your next step is to decide in which town to stay. Martha’s Vineyard has six small towns, each with their own distinctive personality, attractions, stories, and varieties of places to stay. The three port towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are easily accessible and have concentrated town centers easy to explore on your own by foot. The three other towns are more rural and are located “Up Island,” perfect for those looking for an even quieter getaway. For more information on the towns, see page 24 and visit mvy.com/towns. 6 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce The Island offers so many lovely overnight accommodations to choose from. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, let one of our Reservation Services help (Page 7). For no charge to you, they’ll help you find a great place to stay! See all accomodations page 34. AROUND THE ISLAND If you’re not able to or don’t want to bring your car, no problem! Getting around the Island is made easy with our numerous car rental agencies, public bus system, bike rentals, and tours (Page 19). For fun activities to do while you’re here, see Play (recreation) Page 60, and On the Water Page 68. For more information on planning your trip, please visit mvy.com/plan PLAN

Charlie Utz CONCIERGE SERVICES Bidde Takk Travel PO Box 501 OB 617-774-7195 jill@biddetakktravel.com biddetakktravel.com Custom Trip - Personalized Trip Planning Services Island-Wide, MV 801-448-3756 mytrip@customtrip.org customtrip.org My Vineyard Concierge & Events 455 State Road #185 VH 508-693-1706 jackie@myvineyardconcierge.com MyVineyardConcierge.com Leave Your Baggage Behind! At least for the day! LUGGAGE STORAGE Dockside Inn 9 Circuit Avenue Ext. OB 508-693-2966 inns@vineyard.net vineyardinns.com Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce 24 Beach Street, VH 508-693-0085 info@mvy.com mvy.com RESERVATION SERVICES Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Reservations 31 North Summer St., 2nd Floor 2C, ED 800-649-5671 (MA only) 508-693-7200 mvnreservations@gmail.com marthasvineyardreservations.com VISITOR INFORMATION Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce 24 Beach Street, VH 508-693-0085 info@mvy.com mvy.com Store your bags at the Chamber of Commerce Monday - Friday from 9am - 4:45pm $5 per bag 24 Beach Street Vineyard Haven 508.693.0085 MVY.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 7 PLAN

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Charlie Utz mvy.com/gethere BY FERRY I Ferries to the Island sail from Woods Hole, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford and Falmouth in Massachusetts; Quonset Point, Rhode Island, metro New York and Northern New Jersey. I The Steamship Authority Ferries from Woods Hole operate year round. Other ferries run seasonally. Please check schedules for current information. I The Steamship Authority is the only ferry that carries vehicles. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. All ferry companies provide parking. Year-Round Ferry - Automobiles and Passengers Steamship Authority (Woods Hole to Martha’s Vineyard) Reservations auto only: 508-477-8600 508-693-9130 TDD 508-540-1394 steamshipauthority.com See our ad page 14. Seasonal Ferries - Passenger Only Falmouth Ferry Service (Falmouth to Martha’s Vineyard) Memorial Wharf, Edgartown 508-548-9400 falmouthedgartownferry.com continued on page 10 Distance by Car to Woods Hole, Massachusetts FROM Boston Providence MILES 80 75 Portsmouth, NH 135 New Haven Hartford New York City 250 Albany, NY Martha’s Vineyard Philadelphia Washington 212 348 484 2020 -21 Travel Guide 9 175 160 GET HERE

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Peter Simon Seasonal Ferries - Passenger Only continued Hy-Line (Hyannis to Martha’s Vineyard) Reservations: 800-492-8082 508-693-0112 Information: 508-778-2600 hylinecruises.com See our ad on page 12. Island Queen (Falmouth to Martha’s Vineyard) 508-548-4800 info@islandqueen.com islandqueen.com See our ad on back cover. Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry (Quonset Point, RI to Martha’s Vineyard) Reservation Information: 401-295-4040 info@vineyardfastferry.com vineyardfastferry.com See our ad on page 10-11. Seastreak LLC (New York City to Martha’s Vineyard & New Bedford to Martha’s Vineyard) 2 First Ave, Atlantic Highland, NJ - 800-262-8743 49 State Pier, New Bedford MA - 800-262-8743 contact@seastreak.com seastreak.com See our ad on page 13. I All ferry companies provide parking for automobiles left on the mainland. Ferry Schedules Vineyard Ferries MV: findyourferry@gmail.com vineyardferries.com BY BUS TO THE FERRIES Bus service to Woods Hole is provided from Boston and from New York (stopping in Providence) daily, year round. Tickets are sold in advance and can be purchased at peterpanbus.com or by calling 800-343-9999 Charter services are also available, and the airport has facilities for private planes. Martha’s Vineyard Airport is at the center of the Island. Taxis and cars can be hired at the terminal. continued on page 17 BY TRAIN The ferry from Quonset Point, RI, provides shuttle service to and from the Amtrak station in Kingston, RI. BY PLANE There is year-round scheduled service to Martha’s Vineyard Airport from Boston and NYC’s JFK; seasonal service from Hyannis, Nantucket, Providence RI, New Bedford, and White Plains, NY. The ferry from Quonset Point, Rhode Island provides shuttle service to and from TF Green/Providence Airport. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 15 GET HERE

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capeair.co m 800-CAPE-AIR AIRPORTS Martha’s Vineyard Airport 71 Airport Road, VH 508-693-7022 Fax: 508-696-4631 mvyairport.com See our ad on page 16. Scheduled Service Cape Air - MV Airport 508-771-6944 / 800-CAPE-AIR From Boston, Hyannis, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains NY and NYC’s JFK; interline agreements for joint ticketing and interline baggage handling for connecting flights with most major airlines; joint fares for discounted travel with several major airlines. capeair.com See our ad this page. AIR CHARTER SERVICE Jannus Air Charter MV Airport 508-905-9999 richard@jannusair.com jannusair.com Tradewind Aviation LLC MV Airport 800-376-7922 203-267-3305 Fax: 888-399-6705 charter@flytradewind.com flytradewind.com See our ad this page. GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM OFF-ISLAND AIRPORTS Escort Coach/White Tie Limousine East Falmouth 800-546-8116 508-548-8116 info@whitetielimo.com whitetielimo.com COMFORT | CONVENIENCE | SAFETY K.O.N. Limousine Service Inc. Osterville 508-428-5025 508-945-2941 Fax: 508-428-9247 kon@konlimo.com konlimo.com New England Trips, Inc. 8 Faneuil Hall, Third Floor, Boston 617-515-3405 contact@newenglandtripsinc.com newenglandtripsinc.com TRADEWIND 800.376.7922 | charter@flytradewind.com www.flytradewind.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 17 HARBOR FACILITIES Marina and mooring services are available in the harbors at Edgartown, Menemsha, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Please contact the harbormasters at: Edgartown: 508-627-4746 Monitors ch. 9, 16; working ch. 74 Menemsha: 508-645-2846 Monitors ch. 9; working ch. 8 Oak Bluffs: 508-693-4355 Monitors ch. 9; working ch. 71 Vineyard Haven: 508-696-4249 Monitors ch. 9; working ch. 69 Vineyard by Air GET HERE

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mvy.com/getaround BICYCLE RENTALS All Star Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rentals 5 Oak Bluffs Ave, OB 508-693-0062 marthasvineyardbikerentals.com Anderson’s Bike Rentals Circuit Ave. Ext., OB 508-693-9346 andersonsbikerentals.com Edgartown Bicycles 212 Main St., ED 508-627-9008 edgartownbikes@gmail.com edgartownbicycles.com Martha’s Bike Rentals 4 Lagoon Pond Rd., VH 508-693-6593 844-671-9314 info@marthasbikerentals.com marthasbikerentals.com RW Cutler Bike Shop / Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rentals 1 Main St., ED 508-627-4052 800-627-2763 marthasvineyardbike@gmail.com marthasvineyardbike.com BUSES Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) 11 A St., ED 508-693-9440 Fax: 508-693-9953 info@vineyardtransit.com vineyardtransit.com CAR RENTALS A-A Island Auto Rentals Inc 800-627-6333 508-696-5300 I 4 Water Street, VH I 31 Circuit Avenue Ext., OB I 196 Main Street ED I MV Airport Terminal info@mvautorental.com mvautorental.com Budget Rent A Car of Martha’s Vineyard 508-693-1911 I 9 Oak Bluffs Ave., OB I 243 Edg-VH Rd., ED I 45 Beach Road, VH I MV Airport Nationwide Reservations: 800-527-0700 Budgetmv.com LIMOUSINE AND CAR SERVICE ResortMan - Martha’s Vineyard Luxury Transportation Services 12 Beetle Swamp Rd., PO Box 3628 ED 508-693-3006 617-435-0494 resortman.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 19 LUGGAGE STORAGE Dockside Inn 9 Circuit Avenue Ext., OB 508-693-2966 inns@vineyard.net vineyardinns.com Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce 24 Beach Street, VH 508-693-0085 info@mvy.com mvy.com See our ad page 7. MOPED RENTALS Island Adventure Rentals 19 Beach Rd., VH 508-693-1959 islandadventuresmv@gmail.com islandadventuremv.com TAXICABS Adam Cab 508-627-4462 508-693-2617 PO Box 1613, ED mvadamcab@gmail.com adamcabmv.com Lighthouse Taxi, LLC 508-645-6066 lighthousetaximv@gmail.com Po Box 772, OB lighthousetaximv.com continued GET AROUND

The East Chop, and Edgartown Lighthouses are maintained by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum 508-627-4441 Edgartown Tour Company - Amity Jaws Tour 508-221-4582 edgartowntours@gmail.com edgartowntours.com Experience Martha’s Vineyard - Tours & Transport 508-989-4699 508-939-1359 PO Box 3628, ED vineyardtransport@gmail.com mvislandtours.com Greetings From Martha's Vineyard Tours PO Box 371 OB 617-359-9298 Hello@ToursMV.com ToursMV.com Martha’s Vineyard Excursions, LLC 508-654-0381 508-654-0380 PO Box 2855, OB marthasvineyardexcursions@comcast.net marthasvineyardexcursions.com Charlie Utz TAXICABS continued Stagecoach Taxi Company 508-627-4566 508-693-9632 stagecoachtaxi@earthlink.net mvstagecoachtaxi.com See our ad page 19. TOURS All Star Tours + Transportation of Martha’s Vineyard Island-Wide, MV 508-696-8687(TOUR) allstarmvtours.com Bidde Takk Travel Bespoke Tours, Small Groups Only PO Box 501 OB 617-774-7195 jill@biddetakktravel.com biddetakktravel.com Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing Circuit Ave Ext OB 508-693-4681 Toll Free 888-546-6468 charter@mvtour.com mvtour.com Nature Watch, LLC 455 State Road, Suite 178, VH 508-693-4908 rculbert1@verizon.net Oak Bluffs Land & Wharf Co. Tours 9 Circuit Ave Extension, OB 508-684-8595 VineyardHistory.com See our ad page 21. The Trustees PO Box 2106, VH 508-693-7662 islands@thetrustees.org thetrustees.org/MV See our ad this page. VineyardGuides - Step-On Tour Guide 508-889-1974 vineyardguides.com 20 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce GET AROUND

Historic Tours of Martha’s Vineyard See All Six Towns Tour the island in our new, super comfortable air conditioned luxury vans. Our local tour guides, in conjunction with the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, know all the history behind all the beauty. 508.684.8595 www.vineyardhistory.com Available for Weddings, Private & Custom Tours 2020 -21 Travel Guide 21 GET AROUND historic edgartown cliffs of aquinnah

Martha’s Vineyard The Island of By Towns FUN FACTS I Martha’s Vineyard is located seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I We’re just one Island with six small towns, each with their own distinctive personality. I Originally named by the Wampanoag tribe as Noepe, the Island was later named after the daughter of a British explorer in 1602. Although there are no vineyards here, we do have two great microbreweries! I 17,000 of us live here year-round, and that grows to 250,000 in peak season. I The Vineyard is open year-round and there’s fun to be had 12 months of the year! I The Vineyard is roughly nine miles north to south, and 24 miles east to west, approximately 88 square miles total -which is nearly 4 times the size of Manhattan! But not to worry, it’s not as hectic here. I There’s an extensive, year-round public bus system that can easily get you around the entire Island. Be sure to check it out at: vineyardtransit.com The Gay Head Lighthouse • Menemsh Aquinnah See Page 25 FYI For a Biking map See page 65 For a Beaches map See page 67 22 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce West Tisbury See Page 32 Chilmark See Page 26

The West Chop Lighthouse To see all sorts of Island maps, including bike maps, Vineyard Haven See Page 31 The East Chop Lighthouse YearRound Oak Bluffs See Page 29 The Cape Poge Lighthouse hiking maps, street maps, and more, visit mvy.com/maps Seasonal Airport The Edgartown Lighthouse Edgartown See Page 28 Limited Chappaquiddick Approximate Mileage Between Towns VH OB ED WT CH AQ VH OB 3.5 ED 8 WT 7 3.5 5 8.5 20 8 CH 12 13.5 13 AQ 23 20 5 12 6.5 2020 -21 Travel Guide 23 8 5 7 12 23 8.5 13.5 20 8 5 13 20 12 6.5

Points of Interest by Towns VINEYARD HAVEN Vineyard Haven lies in the township of Tisbury and is home to a beautiful working waterfront and year round harbor. EDGARTOWN (including Chappaquiddick) Edgartown, with its tall white 18th century captains’ houses and rambling roses intertwined on white picket fences, is the pinnacle of the wealthy whaling era. ®Information Center Seasonal, on Church St. near public bus stop ®Historic Downtown includes shopping, dining, lodging & galleries. ®The Carnegie Library 508-627-4440 ®Information Centers year-round at 24 Beach Street, MVY.com, ph. 508.693.0085; seasonal at Union &Water Sts. across from *SSA terminal. ®Martha’s Vineyard Museum 508-627-4441 ®Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District includes shopping, dining, lodging, artisans, theater, film, historic areas. ®West Chop Lighthouse (not open to the public). ®Owen ParkWaterfront park with public beach and showers. ®Public Bus Union andWater streets, near *SSA terminal. ®Public Restrooms at the top of Stop & Shop lot, in the *SSA terminal, and at Owen Park. ®Edgartown Harbor and Memorial Wharf ®Trustees’ Cape Pogue Lighthouse Tours & Mytoi Oriental Garden on Chappaquiddick Island 508-693-7662 ®Public Bus at Church Street Information Center ®Public Restrooms at the Church Street Information Center WEST TISBURY CHILMARK (including Menemsha) Chilmark remains largely rural, with tree lined country roads, stone-wall bordered fields and sheep grazing in fields overlooking the ocean. ®Historic Chilmark Store & Town Center ®Menemsha Fishing Village and Harbor ®Chilmark Flea Market Wednesdays and Saturdays - Seasonal. ®Public Bus at Town Center & in Menemsha ®Public Restrooms are located in Menemsha and at Town Hall West Tisbury, with its white church, general store, post office, outdoor sculpture gallery, farms and ponds is the quintessential New England village. ®Alley’s General Store ®Farmers Market & Artisans Festival in season at Grange Hall ®Art Galleries & Glass Blowing Studio ®Polly Hill Arboretum 508-693-9426 ®Outdoor Sculpture Garden ®Public Bus in front of the West Tisbury Town Hall ®Public Restrooms are located at the back of the Grange Hall (seasonal), and at Town Hall. 24 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce ®The Vincent House Museum 508-627-4440 ®The Old Whaling Church 508-627-4440 ®The Dr. Daniel Fisher House 508-627-4440 ®The Edgartown Lighthouse (a few blocks from downtown) 508-627-4441 ®Information Center - seasonal near Flying Horses at base of Circuit Ave ®Oak Bluffs Harbor ®Alpaca Farm ®Gingerbread Cottages, Cottage Museum & Shop 508-693-5042 ®Trinity Park and The Tabernacle (tours available 508-693-0525) ®Flying Horses Carousel 508-693-9481 ®East Chop Lighthouse (about 1 mile from downtown) 508-627-4441 ®Featherstone Center for the Arts 508-693-1850-4441 ®Shops and Restaurants on and around Circuit Ave ®Public Bus near *SSA Terminal and Ocean Park David Welch ®Public restrooms are located next to the *SSA terminal; on Kennebec Ave. near the post office; on the harbor next to Our Market; and in the Dockside building along the harbor. AQUINNAH Aquinnah, the western most town on the Island, is home to colorful clay cliffs, a historic red-brick lighthouse, stunning sunsets, the Wampanoag Tribal Center, The Aquinnah Cultural Center and The Aquinnah Cultural District. ®Aquinnah Circle Cultural District includes clay cliffs, the Gay Head lighthouse, a Cultural Center, shops, dining and a beautiful beach. ®Public Bus at Aquinnah Circle and Town Hall ®Public Restrooms are located near the parking lot on the cliffs. For more town information visit mvy.com/towns *SSA - Steamship Authority OAK BLUFFS From the colorful Gingerbread cottages to the Flying Horses carousel and Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs offers a festive casual atmosphere and a little something for everyone!

TheTOWNS ofMARTHA’S VINEYARD Martha’s Vineyard is one Island made up of six small towns, each with its own distinctive personality, and plenty of offerings to explore. T o get you started speaking like an Islander, you’ll need to master the terms up-Island and down-Island. Up and down refer to nautical terms and can be confusing if you’re looking at a map. Islanders frequently use these terms to delineate between the three lively port towns of Vineyard Haven (a.k.a. Tisbury), Oak Bluffs and Edgartown; and the more rural towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark (home to the fishing village of Menemsha), and Aquinnah (sometimes referred to by its colonial name, Gay Head). Peter Simon Here’s all you need to know to get acquai each town, and hopefully spark your curiosity to explore them all. mvy.com/towns Aquinnah F David Welch Charlie Utz ormerly known as Gay Head, Aquinnah is the western most town, known for a red brick lighthouse (first in the USA to use the Fresnel lens), beautiful clay cliffs, stunning views of the Elizabeth Islands, Vineyard and Nantucket Sounds, beautiful beaches and breathtaking sunsets. Aquinnah is the home of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah, and has a terrific Cultural Center continued on next page 2020 -21 Travel Guide 25 TOWNS

Wampum is derived from quahog clam ells and is crafted into ry and other art bjects by Native merican artists in Aquinnah. # Charlie Utz Wampum jewelry by Giles Welch. Photos by Charlie Utz Aquinnah is the western-most town on Martha’s Vineyard Aquinnah continued L, A, Brown AQUINNAH CIRCLE CULTURAL DISTRICT The ancient home of the Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah as well as a seafaring destination, the Circle encompasses stunning natural beauty, a historic redbrick lighthouse, the Aquinnah Cultural Center, the Aquinnah Overlook above the clay cliffs, shops, eateries and a stunning beach. Chilmark C Peter Simon 26 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce hilmark is a town of rolling farmland dotted by grazing sheep on a background of bright blue skies, ancient stonewalls and the authentic fishing village of Menemsha. Originally founded by farmers who passed on a genetic hearing disorder that resulted in nearly a quarter of the population being deaf, the town was known for centuries as one where everyone spoke by hand and is acknowledged as the birthplace of MVSL where you can learn all about the whaling and tribal history of the town. The Aquinnah Circle Cultural District encompasses the natural and man-made structures that tell the timeless history of these sacred lands, and the people who have cared for them for centuries. Visit the Shops at Aquinnah Cliffs for handcrafts, tasty treats and a tour of the area. I Peter Simon TOWNS

David Welch # (Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language). Head to the Chilmark Flea on Saturday mornings for The “Up-Island” pastoral town of Chilmark an eclectic mix DID YOU KNOW... Chilmark was named after the Vineyard’s founding father Thomas Mayhew’s neighboring English town and was settled in the mid-1600s. The first crop the farmers had to harvest was rocks. They put them in piles first, of the old and the new, or make a special trip to Menemsha (top) for the freshest seafood, some fishing, or spread your blanket on the beach to catch mother nature’s glorious sunsets - the perfect end to an Island day. I Marnely Murray DID YOU KNOW... In the mid-19th century one in four babies born in Chilmark was deaf. Rather than becoming isolated, the entire community, both deaf and hearing, learned and communicated by hand. When the first school for the deaf opened in 1817, Island children were among its first students. Their unique colloquialisms blended into the sign language being taught, which evolved into American Sign Language. Visit mvy.com/deafheritage for more information. Vineyarders demonstrating Martha’s Vineyard Sign Language. Photo courtesy - New England Historical Society 2020 -21 Travel Guide 27 then stacked them in long low walls along their property to mark the boundaries. The walls also served to keep out wild animals and protect their domesticated animals. From “Tommy’s Tour of the Vineyard” by Thomas Dresser, a written tour of the Vineyard available in bookstores locally. TOWNS

Edgartown # Edgartown includes the separate island of Chappaquiddick David Welch Marnely Murray Charlie Utz T he first of the Island towns, founded by whaling captains, the town center has retained its integrity, and the densely populated streets are lined with historic whaling captains’ homes – some privately owned, and some turned into little shops, cafes, restaurants and inns. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle, grab a bike and hop on the On Time Ferry to Chappaquiddick Island in Edgartown Harbor. There you’ll find great David Welch Marnely Murray Marnely Murray DID YOU KNOW... Edgartown was called Great Harbor by the first settlers in 1642. To win the favor of King James II of England, the people wanted to rename the town for the King. Not wanting another Jamestown, they changed the name to honor the King’s infant son Edgar. Unfortunately, young Edgar died at the tender age of four, so there never was a King Edgar. We have the only Edgartown we know of. From “Tommy’s Tour of the Vineyard” by Thomas Dresser, a written tour of the Vineyard available in bookstores locally. 28 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Osborne Wharf in Edgartown, circa 1850, at the height of the Whaling Era TOWNS

Charlie Utz Marnely Murray riding on thinly populated roads, the Mytoi Gardens, fishing at Wasque or an adventure to the Cape Poge lighthouse. Or head out towards Katama (a.k.a. South Beach), where you can walk for miles on windswept beaches to the peaceful accompaniment of crashing waves. I L. A. Brown Oak Bluffs O ak Bluffs is often considered laid back, relaxed and family friendly, with kid-friendly beaches, plenty of green spaces to run and play, and plenty of ice cream shops to contrast and compare! Home to the whimsical “gingerbread” cottages, America’s oldest carousel the Flying Horses, and the African American Heritage Trail, Oak Bluffs is also the # continued on next page Full of diversity, Oak Bluffs will transport you to another age Daniel Rodreguiz 2020 -21 Travel Guide 29 TOWNS

Charlie Utz Oak Bluffs continued seasonal port for ferries from Cape Cod, New Bedford, Rhode Island and New York. Oak Bluffs is also known for its great live music scene, vibrant arts and harbor districts, nightlife and its street festivals. I Marnely Murray Marnely Murray Charlie Utz DID YOU KNOW... The Oak Bluffs Flying Horses Carousel (above) is the oldest operating platform carousel in America. Centrally located at the foot of Circuit Avenue, the carousel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. The carousel is one of only a handful of carousels that still have brass rings for a rider to attempt to grab as the carousel rotates. From “Tommy’s Tour of the Vineyard” Charlie Utz 30 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce by Thomas Dresser, a written tour of the Vineyard available in bookstores locally. TOWNS

David Welch Vineyard Haven T Marnely Murray isbury, more widely known as Vineyard Haven, in reference to its yearround working harbor, invites you to treat yourself to a stroll through it’s cultural district, a walkable mile that has something for everyone! # Vineyard Haven is the “working class” community and the Island’s year-round entry port continued on next page Daniel Rodreguiz Daniel Rodreguiz 2020 -21 Travel Guide 31 TOWNS

Vineyard Haven continued From wooden shipbuilding sheds to the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, film center, and Playhouse, plus one of a kind shops, art galleries, restaurants and historic architecture. I Daniel Rodreguiz DID YOU KNOW... Vineyard Haven has an impressive maritime history. More ships sailed between Boston and New York on Vineyard Sound in the 1800s than anywhere else in the world, excluding the English Channel. Many vessels would ride out storms, seek repairs and supplies or hire able-bodied seamen in Vineyard Haven, formerly known as Holmes Hole. From “Tommy’s Tour of the Vineyard” by Thomas Dresser, a written tour of the Vineyard available in bookstores locally. West Tisbury Marnely Murray Marnely Murray 32 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Marnely Murray TOWNS

Marnely Murray A quintessential New England village, complete with a tall white steepled church, Grange Hall and historic general store in its town center. Distinctive features include an outdoor sculpture gallery, roads dotted with small farm stands, artisan shows, gallery openings and for one week in August, the very best in Ag Fair fun! I # West Tisbury is the pastoral town with a great number of traditional farms Emily Drazen LA Brown DID YOU KNOW... Just prior to World War II, in an effort to avoid the press, aviator, author and politician Charles Lindburgh sought out the Vineyard, and lived in this West Tisbury house (right) for six months, accompanied by his wife, the poet Anne Morrow Lindburgh, and their children. From “Tommy’s Tour of the Vineyard” by Thomas Dresser, a written tour of the Vineyard available in bookstores locally. Charlie Utz 2020 -21 Travel Guide 33 TOWNS

David Welch mvy.com/stay Places to Stay Aquinnah Duck Inn 10 Duck Pond Way 508-645-9018 gayheadrealty@hotmail.com duckinnonmv.com Year Round. 5 Rooms. Groups accepted. Walk to beach, hot tub, fireplace, private baths, meeting / wedding capacity, water views. Places to Stay Chilmark The Beach Plum Inn 50 Beach Plum Lane 508-645-9454 beachpluminn.com May-Oct. 11 Rooms. Phones, air cond, internet, meeting/wedding capacity (100), private bath, restaurant, tennis, TV, water view. ADA. Pet friendly. The Captain Flanders House 440 North Road 508-645-3123 mail@captainflandersinn.com captainflandersinn.com May-Nov. B&B farmhouse with 2 cottage suites. Beach pass to Lucy Vincent, convenient to Menemsha. Rural setting with flower gardens, stone walls. Breakfast. 34 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Menemsha Inn & Cottages 12 Menemsha Inn Rd 508-645-2521 Fax: 508-645-9500 thefrontdesk@innsatmenemsha.com menemshainn.com May-October Quiet simplicity and unspoiled views offering visitors an authentic Vineyard experience with a variety of ocean-view rooms & quaint 1950s style seascape cottages. Pet friendly. Places to Stay Edgartown Ashley Inn 129 Main Street 508-627-9655 relax@ashleyinn.net ashleyinn.net Year round. 10 Rooms. 1860 Whaling Captain’s home; walk to Edgartown harbor, phone, air cond, fireplace, internet, private bath, TV. AAA NNN The Charlotte Inn 27 South Summer Street 508-627-4751 Fax: 508-627-4652 frontdesk@thecharlotteinn.com thecharlotteinn.com Year round. 25 rooms. Rooms furnished with English antiques in quiet garden setting one half block from Main St. “Old fashioned on purpose.” Air Cond., private bath, fireplace, restaurant, internet, TV. continued

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Emily Drazen Places to Stay _________________________Edgartown continued The Christopher 24 S. Water Street 508-627-4784 stay@thechristophermv.com thechristophermv.com Unwind and soak in an island vibe at The Christopher, a fully remodeled 15-room boutique hotel. A back courtyard offers sunny and shady spots to lounge. Plush beds, private baths, gourmet breakfasts, USB ports, and Apple TV. Some rooms feature private balconies with views. Part of Lark Hotels' Edgartown Collection. See The Edgartown Inn, The Richard, and The Sydney. Edgartown Commons 20 Pease’s Point Way 800-439-4671 508-627-4671 reservations@edgartowncommons.com edgartowncommons.com Located steps from downtown, Edgartown Commons is a great value for those looking for budget-friendly lodging. Our 34 units are apartments (studios, one- and two-bedrooms) with kitchens, so you can prepare your own meals. We have a pool, picnic areas with barbecue grills and a playground. We offer onsite parking and are located around the corner from the Edgartown bus stop. Open May through mid-October. 36 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Edgar Hotel 227 Upper Main Street 508-627-5161 800-922-3009 Fax: 508-627-3444 info@edgarhotelmv.com edgarhotelmv.com Quaint, newly renovated year round boutique hotel formerly known as the Clarion Inn. Modern comforts you need, a relaxed island atmosphere you’d expect and a popular on-site bar and restaurant. The Edgartown Inn 56 North Water Street 508-939-4005 stay@theedgartowninn.com theedgartowninn.com May-October, 12 rooms, historic inn since 1820 Completely renovated for 2020! Small plates breakfast served, 12 gorgeously designed rooms. A relaxed, modern “farmhouse style” in a classic coastal Captain’s home. Part of Lark Hotels' Edgartown Collection. See The Christopher, The Richard, and The Sydney Garden Studio 74 West Tisbury Road 508-627-5025 gardenstudio1@comcast.net May-Oct. One BR apartment, sleeps 2. Walk to town, with a private patio, outdoor shower, cathedral ceilings, and kitchenette. TV. STAY

Harbor View Hotel 131 North Water Street 877-249-5925 508-627-7000 harborviewhotel.com Year round. 124 Rooms. Water views, phone, air cond, cocktail lounge, restaurant, internet, private bath, meeting capacity (150), wedding (200), heated outdoor pool, TV. Packages avail. Beach access. ADA. Pet friendly. See our ad on page 35. The Harborside Inn 3 South Water Street 508-627-4321 info@theharborsideinn.com theharborsideinn.com 90 Rooms. April-November. Two-Night Minimum Stay. Edgartown’s only waterfront resort. Ideally situated adjacent to Main Street. Stunning harbor views, private bath, air conditioning, internet, TV, heated outdoor pool, private docks. Most rooms feature a private balcony or patio. See our ad this page. The Hob Knob, Luxury Boutique Hotel & Spa 128 Main Street 508-627-9510 800-696-2723 Fax: 508-627-4560 hobknob@hobknob.com hobknob.com Year round. 17 Rooms. Elegant, Greek Revival. AC, phone, WiFi, Spa, Executive Facility Business Center, Minibar. ADA. Pet friendly. Kelley House 23 Kelley Street 800-225-6005 508-627-7900 info@kelley-house.com kelley-house.com Year Round. 54 Rooms. Phone, air cond, private bath, outdoor pool, restaurant, TV, water view. Packages available. The Lightkeepers Inn 25 Simpson’s Lane 508-627-4600 800-946-3400 innkeeper@thelightkeepersinn.com thelightkeepersinn.com Year round. Relax, rejuvenate in a suite or cottage in historic Edgartown on a quiet back street one block from harbor. Air cond, private bath, cable TV, DVD/VCR. Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Homes 45 Hamblen Way 508-299-3291 clif@vineyardvacationhomes.com vineyardvacationhomes.com 3 (3 BR) skylit contemporary homes & 1 (2 BR) ranch. All homes have central a/c and heat. All amenities, grounds suited for weddings and events, tent capacity up to 200 persons. Weekend rates available. Pet friendly. continued Located on the harbor in the heart of Edgartown, the Harborside Inn is Martha’s Vineyard’s premier waterfront resort. Boasting 90 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites with luxury amenities including a heated waterfront pool and private docks. Please inquire about hosting your corporate retreat or special event. 3 SOUTH WATER STREET • EDGARTOWN 508.627.4321 • theharborsideinn.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 37 STAY

Places to Stay _________________________Edgartown continued The Richard 104 Main Street 774-310-1055 stay@therichardhotel.com therichardhotel.com 16 rooms. A modern, classically elegant and lavish boutique hotel in the heart of Edgartown. Modern amenities, luxurious decor, WiFi and rooms with private baths. Your coastal-inspired getaway awaits. ADA. Part of Lark Hotels' Edgartown Collection. See The Christopher, The Edgartown Inn, and The Sydney The Sydney 22 Winter Street 508-939-9299 stay@thesydneyhotel.com thesydneyhotel.com April-Dec. Enjoy some serious rest and relaxation at The Sydney, an Intimately sized (8 room), chic boutique getaway in the heart of historic Edgartown. Offering modern amenities including WiFi, TVs, homemade breakfast baskets. Just steps away from gourmet dining. Expanding with the addition of 14 stylish rooms. Part of Lark Hotels' Edgartown Collection. See The Christopher, The Edgartown Inn, and The Richard Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites 22 Winter Street 508-627-4711 info@vineyardsquarehotel.com vineyardsquarehotel.com Year round. 34 Rooms and suites. Phone, air cond, fireplace, water view, internet, meeting capacity (50), restaurant, TV. Mobil 3 Star. ADA. Pet friendly. AAA NNN Winnetu Oceanside Resort at South Beach 31 Dunes Road 866-335-1133 508-310-1733 reservations@winnetu.com winnetu.com Apr-Oct. 50 suites w/1, 2, 3 or 4 BR-room options. General store, library, beach access. In-season tennis, pool, children’s program, fitness room and wellness center. Phone, air cond, internet, meeting capacity (80), weddings (145), outdoor pool, private baths, restaurant, water view. TV. ADA. Pet friendly. Places to Stay Oak Bluffs Arcade Historic Property 31 Circuit Avenue 617-277-2549 leh115@aol.com homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p105302 May 1-Oct. 15. Private bath, cable TV, VCR/DVD, air cond, water view. Wireless Internet, deck, gas grill, full kitchen, bath. Sleeps 4-5. 5-min walk to beach. In-town historic landmark bldg. 38 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Charlie Utz The Attleboro House 42 Lake Ave, OB 508-693-4346 info@theattleborohouse.com theattleborohouse.com All the conveniences of a modern hotel in the quaint atmosphere of a historic inn. Located among the famous Gingerbread Cottages and directly on the Oak Bluffs harbor. Originally built in 1874 and completely renovated in 2018. Relax on our wrap around porch to enjoy the bustling harbor and impressive views of Nantucket Sound. Shops, restaurants and beaches are just a minutes’ walk away. Beachfront Inn of Martha’s Vineyard Spring & Fall specials; closed in Winter 65 Seaview Ave 508-693-5148 (corner of Samoset Ave), Box 847 beachfrontinnmv@comcast.net beachfrontinnmv.com Across from the Town Beach. Five minute walk to the ferry & downtown. Free WiFi. Complimentary continental breakfast & beach towels, chairs & umbrellas provided. Private outside hot shower Dockside Inn 9 Circuit Avenue Ext. 800-245-5979 508-693-2966 Fax: 508-696-7293 inns@vineyard.net vineyardinns.com April-Nov. 22-room inn on Oak Bluffs Harbor. 5 HU suites, phone, air cond/heat, internet, private bath, TV, water view. STAY

  Isabelle’s Beach House 83 Seaview Avenue 800-674-3129 508-693-3955 isabellesbeachhouse@yahoo.com isabellesbeachhouse.com 9 Rooms. Air cond, private bath, TV, water view, continental breakfast. Narragansett House 46 Narragansett Avenue 508-693-3627 info@narragansetthouse.com narragansetthouse.com May-Oct. 13 Rooms. Private bath, wedding capacity (36), TV. Island Inn 30 Island Inn Road 508-693-2002 800-863-8415 IslandInn.com 51 Unit Condominium Hotel, Conference Center and Tennis Pro Shop. Family friendly with a pool on site. With rooms ranging from studios to townhouses, each with a kitchen/kitchenette, the Island Inn is also perfect spot for group vacations, wedding guests or retreats. Pet friendly units available See our ad this page. Kathleen’s Kottage 59 Naushon Avenue 508-863-2734 fnasser1@yahoo.com kkonmv.com Nightly rentals. 3 rooms. Private bath. Sleeps 8. Short walk to town beach and park. AC, Internet acces. Pet friendly. The Madison Inn 18 Kennebec Avenue 508-693-2760 800-564-2760 reservations@madisoninnmv.com madisoninnmv.com May 1-Oct 31. 14 Rooms. Air cond, private bath, TV, WiFi. For More Information and additional Listings Visit mvy.com/stay Oak Bluffs Cottage 21 Pacific Ave 508-693-7948 617-470-0270 Fastimson@icloud.com Charming historic 2 bedroom cottage in downtown Oak Bluffs situated on a quiet bluff. Walking distance to the Steamship Authority. Located on central bus route. Cottage has LR,DR, kitchen and bath w/shower. Back patio with bike rack. All year round. The Oak Bluffs Inn 64 Circuit Avenue at the corner of Pequot Avenue 800-955-6235 508-693-7171 bmyguest@oakbluffsinn.com oakbluffsinn.com April-Oct. 9 Rooms. Air cond, rooms with antiques, internet, private bath. Walk to beach, gingerbread cottages, shops, dining, ferry. Pequot Hotel 19 Pequot Avenue May-Oct. 25 Rooms. 508-693-5087 800-947-8704 reservations@pequothotel.com pequothotel.com Charming hotel amidst Victorian gingerbread cottages. One block to beaches, 5 blocks to shopping/dining. Air cond, internet, private bath, cable TV. Seashell Cottage 508-472-7520 caroljhyde@aol.com This sweet cottage sits 200 feet from a lovely swimming beach in a quiet neighborhood. Single room for rent on a daily basis, or whole house depending on availability. Private and clean. An easy 15-minute walk to downtown Oak Bluffs. continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 39 STAY

Places to Stay Oak Bluffs continued _________________________ Summercamp Hotel 70 Lake Avenue 508-693-6611 stay@summercamphotel.com summercamphotel.com May-Oct. 95 Rooms. A rustic and retro getaway with a playful spirit located across from Oak Bluffs historic harbor. Modern amenities including AC, WiFi with the capacity to host meetings and events (100), rooms with private baths, TV, wedding (rooms only), water views, ADA, pet-friendly. The Tivoli Inn 125 Circuit Avenue 508-693-7928 tivoli@capecod.net tivoliinn.com Year round. 6 Rooms. Charming Victorian gingerbread house, walking distance to all downtown amenities and beach. Air cond, internet, meeting /wedding capacity (12), private bath/shared bath, TV. Pet friendly. Watchaboat 508-524-8079 watchaboat@gmail.com In our family home we have a comfortable and clean room available. The room has a beachy cottage feel where you’ll be happy to rest at the end of a summer day. 5 minute walk to downtown OB, overlooks OB harbor. Places to Stay Vineyard Haven The 1720 House 152 Main Street 508-693-6407 info@1720house.com 1720House.com Year-round. 6 Rooms. Air cond, private bath, TV. Senior citizen disc. available. The Driftwood of Martha's Vineyard 860-930-0233 thedriftwoodmv@aol.com thedriftwoodmv.com Year-round B & B with farm-to-table options. Central A/C; WiFi; cable tv and refrigerator in rooms; quiet, private setting; parking on premises; close to town, beaches, airport, and ferry. Harbor Landing Beach Road 800-545-4171 508-693-2600 Fax: 508-693-2605 info@harbor-landing.com harbor-landing.com Year-round. 39 Rooms. Phone, air cond, internet, private bath TV. John’s Tisbury Guest House on Main Street 104 Main Street 508-369-5023 johnchapman1234@comcast.net 1 Guest Room, Private Entrance, Private Bathroom, Private Room. Five minute walk from VH ferry. 40 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce STAY

Vineyard Harbor Motel 60 Beach Road 877-693-3334 508-693-3334 Fax: 508-693-0320 info@vineyardharbormotel.us vineyardharbormotel.us Year round. 2-night minimum. 40 Rooms. AC, private bath, cable TV, water view. See our ad page 40. Vintage Haven Guest House 79 Mount Aldworth Road 508-693-4954 508-212-4506 Comfortable, private suite conveniently located in an attractive setting only a 5-minute walk to the ferry & Main Street. Charlie Utz Look Inn PO Box 2195 508-693-6893 707-972-6901 thelookinn@comcast.net lookinnmv.com Comfortable, old farmhouse, historic district, close to ferry, shops, restaurants, beaches, affordable and relaxing. Island knowledgeable host. Fireplace, TV. Mansion House Inn, Health Club, Spa & Pool 9 Main Street 508-693-2200 800-332-4112 info@mvmansionhouse.com mvmansionhouse.com Year round, 48 rooms incl suites (2-8 occ.) Walk from Ferry. Day Spa & Health Club, Fitness Classes, indoor pool. AC, bath, TV, Wi-Fi. Deluxe rooms w/balconies & water views. Limited Pet friendly rooms. ADA. Nancy’s Auberge on Main Street 98 Main Street 508-693-4111 nancysauberge@gmail.com nancys-auberge.com Year round, village location, private entrance, private bath, private patio and grill. Off street parking, AC, TV, WIFI, three minute walk to beach, ferry and downtown. Nobnocket Boutique Inn 60 Mount Aldworth Rd 508-696-0859 lux@nobnocket.com nobnocket.com Year round. Modern and upscale B&B with 7 rooms, en-suite bathrooms. Boutique Hotel style design. Located on 1.5 acres of gardens. Close to ferry, shopping & gourmet dining. A/C, WiFi, fireplaces, complimentary bikes, concierge, locally owned. CAMPGROUND Martha’s Vineyard Family Campground 569 Edgartown-VH Road 508-693-3772 info@campmv.com campmv.com Mid-May through Mid-Oct. Please inquire for rates. Hot showers, flush toilets, store, laundry, rec room. Group rates. See our ad Inside Front Cover. Places to Stay West Tisbury The Broad Meadow Bed & Breakfast 74 Elias Lane 508-693-3591 thebroadmeadowbnb@comcast.net mvbroadmeadowbnb.com Five star spacious one room B & B opening to broad meadow with queen size bed, private bath in studio behind main house. Sleeps 2 adults, up to 1-2 children. Adjacent to bike path, walking trails. Tranquil, yet within 10-20 minutes of the Island towns and beaches. Lambert’s Cove Beach pass included. A/C. Year round. Lambert’s Cove Inn, Farm & Restaurant Lambert’s Cove Road 800-535-0272 hello@lambertscoveinn.com lambertscoveinn.com April - Dec. 15 Rooms. Air cond, fireplace, full breakfast, internet, meeting capacity (80), wedding (300), outdoor pool, private bath, phone, tennis, TV. Quiet, secluded 1790 inn set on 7 1/2 acres. Gourmet restaurant. ADA. Pet friendly. HOSTEL Hostelling International – Martha’s Vineyard 525 Edgartown-W. Tisbury Road 508-693-2665 vineyard@usahostels.org capecodhostels.org April-Oct. Private rooms and dorm beds. Families and non-members welcome. Fireplace, meeting capacity (30), wedding (78). 2020 -21 Travel Guide 41 STAY

Marnely Murray mvy.com/eat Places to EatAquinnah Restaurants at Aquinnah Circle Cultural District American Aquinnah Shop - 508-645-3867 Cliffhangers - 508-955-9163 Orange Peel Bakery Cafe - 508-955-9360 Places to EatChilmark The Beach Plum Inn Restaurant Farm-to-Table 50 Beach Plum Lane 508-645-9454 beachpluminn.com Home Port Restaurant Seafood 512 North Road 508-645-2679 generalmanager@homeportmv.com homeportmv.com 42 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Places to EatEdgartown Among the Flowers Bistro 17 Mayhew Lane 508-627-3233 Atlantic Fish & Chop House Seafood 2 Main Street 508-627-7001 atlanticmv.com Bettini Restaurant & Roxana Bar Fine Dining & Fusion 131 North Water St. 508-627-3761 harborviewhotel.com The Dunes at South Beach American 31 Dunes Road 508-627-3663 thedunesmgr@winnetu.com thedunesmv.com

Edgartown Diner American 65 Main Street 508-627-9337 EdgartownD@gmail.com EdgartownDinerMV.com See our ad this page Murdick’s Fudge & Cafe Fudge & Candy/Cafe 21 North Water Street 508-627-8047 Toll Free 888-55FUDGE (3-8343) murdicks.com Espresso Love Coffee Shop 17 Church Street 508-627-9211 info@espressolove.com espressolove.com Katama General Store Takeout Market 170 Katama Rd. 508-627-5071 508-627-5933 hello@katamageneral.com www.katamageneral.com L’etoile Fine Dining 22 North Water Street 508-627-5187 letoile.net The Newes From America American 23 Kelley Street 508-627-4397 thenewesfromamerica.com Right Fork Diner American 12 Mattakesett Way 508-627-5522 rightforkdiner@hotmail.com rightforkdiner.com Rockfish American 11 North Water Street 508-627-9967 rockfishedgartown.com continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 43 EAT

Marnely Murray Places to Eat _________________________Edgartown continued Seafood Shanty Seafood 31 Dock Street, Edgartown Harbor 508-627-8622 info@theseafoodshanty.com theseafoodshanty.com Sharky’s Cantina Mexican 266 Upper Main Street 508-627-6565 info@sharkyscantina.com sharkyscantina.com Square Rigger Seafood 225 Upper Main Street 508-627-9968 squareriggerrestaurant.com Charlie Utz Town Bar and Grill MV American 227 Upper Main Street 774-310-8696 townbarmv.com The Wharf Pub & Restaurant American Lower Main Street 508-627-9966 wharfpub@gmail.com wharfpubmv.com Places to EatOak Bluffs Back Door Donuts Bakery Post Office Square 508-693-3688 manager@backdoordonuts.com backdoordonuts.com See our ad page 46 Coop De Ville / Shuck Shack Seafood Dockside Market Place, Oak Bluffs Harbor 508-693-3420 coopdevillemv.com David Welch 44 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce continued EAT

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Places to Eat Oak Bluffs continued _________________________ Farm Neck Golf Club Cafe American Farm Neck Way 508-693-3560 farmneck.net Fishbones Seafood Dockside Marina 508-696-8227 fishbonesmv.com See our ad page 45 Giordano’s Restaurant, Clam Bar & Pizza Italian Circuit Avenue 508-693-0184 giosmv.com Island House Bar and Grill American 11 Circuit Avenue 508-693-4516 mvislandhouse.com Linda Jean’s Restaurant American 25 Circuit Avenue 508-693-4093 lindajeansrestaurant.com Lookout Tavern Seafood 8 Seaview Avenue Extension 508-696-9844 lookoutmv.com See our ad page 45 Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Company Seafood 9 Oak Bluffs Avenue 508-696-3000 info@mvchowder.com mvchowder.com Murdick's Fudge Fudge & Candy 5 Circuit Avenue 508-693-2335 Toll Free 888-55-FUDGE (3-8343) murdicks.com 46 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce EAT

David Welch Marnely Murray Ocean View Restaurant American 16 Chapman Avenue 508-693-2207 Fax: 508-696-1902 oceanviewrestaurantmv.com See our ad page 45 Sharky’s Cantina Mexican 31 Circuit Avenue 508-693-7501 info@sharkyscantina.com sharkyscantina.com Offshore Ale Co. Brew Pub Kennebec Avenue (opposite the Post Office) 508-693-2626 offshoreale.com The Ritz MV American 4 Circuit Avenue 508-693-9851 theritzmv.com Sandbar & Grille American On the Dock 508-693-7111 mvsandbar.com Sea Smoke Barbecue Barbecue 7 Oakland Ave OB 508-338-7404 seasmokemv@gmail.com seasmokemv.com Places to Eat Vineyard Haven The Black Dog Tavern & Bakeries American Tavern: Beach Street Extension 508-693-9223 Bakery: 11 Water Street 508-693-4786 Bakery & Cafe: 509 State Road 508-696-8190 info@theblackdog.com theblackdog.com continued For More Information and additional Listings Visit mvy.com/eat 2020 -21 Travel Guide 47 EAT

Charlie Utz Charlie Utz Places to Eat Vineyard Haven continued _________________________ Copper Wok Asian 9 Main Street (inside Mansion House) 508-693-3416 info@wokmv.com wokmv.com For All Things Delicious Bakery Bakery 294 State Road 508-693-2223 508-627-2000 forallthingsdelicious@gmail.com forallthingsdelicious.com Garde East Seafood 52 Beach Road, located at VH Marina 508-687-9926 info@gardeeast.com gardeeast.com See our ad this page. 48 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce EAT

Marnely Murray Charlie Utz Charlie Utz La Choza Mexican 4 Main Street 508-693-9050 lachozaburritos.com Life at Humphrey’s Sandwich Shop & Bakery Woodland Center, 455 State Road 508-693-6518 lifeathumphreys.com Little House Café Bistro 339 State Road 508-687-9794 littlehousemv@gmail.com littlehousemv.com Mikado Asian Bistro Asian 76 Main Street 508-338-7096 mikadomv.com Murdick's Fudge Fudge & Candy Union & Main Street 508-693-7344 Toll Free 888-55FUDGE (3-8343) murdicks.com Net Result Seafood 79 Beach Road 508-693-6071 mvseafood@vineyard.net mvseafood.com See our ad page 45. Rocco’s Pizzeria Pizza 79 Beach Road, Tisbury Market Place 508-693-1125 roccosmv@aol.com marthasvineyardpizza.com Sandy’s Fish & Chips / John’s Fish Market Seafood State Road 508-693-1220 glenn@johnsfishmarket.com johnsfishmarket.com continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 49 EAT

Marnely Murray Places to Eat Vineyard Haven _________________________ continued Scottish Bakehouse Bakery 977 State Road 508-693-6633 Fax: 508-693-9808 scottishbakehousemv.com Waterside Market Bistro 82 Main Street 508-693-8899 Fax: 508-693-6399 watersidemarket@gmail.com watersidemarket.com Places to Eat West Tisbury Lambert’s Cove Inn, Farm & Restaurant American Lambert’s Cove Road 800-535-0272 hello@lambertscoveinn.com lambertscoveinn.com 50 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Markets + Liquor Stores Al’s Package Store 258 Upper Main Street, ED 508-627-4347 Chilmark General Store 7 State Road, CH 508-645-3739 info@chilmarkgeneralstore.com chilmarkgeneralstore.com Cronig’s Markets 357 State Road, VH 508-693-4457 469 State Road, WT 508-693-2234 Fax: 508-693-0973 cronigsmarket.com Edgartown Meat & Fish Market 240 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Rd., ED 508-627-6200 edgartownmeatandfish.com Edgartown Seafood Market 138 Cooke Street, ED 508-627-3791 EAT

Marnely Murray Jim’s Package Store & Island Market 27 Lake Avenue, OB 508-693-0236 jimspackagestore.com MV Wine and Spirits 17A Airport Road, ED 508-627-7557 manager@mvwinestore.com mvwinestore.com Myx Market Martha’s Vineyard 23 Kelley Street, ED 508-627-6324 mymyx@myxmarketmv.com myxmarketmv.com Our Market 1 East Chop Drive, OB 508-693-3000 ourmarketcorp@comcast.net Stop & Shop 255 Upper Main St., ED 508-627-9522 50 Water Street VH 508-693-8339 stopandshop.com Tony’s Market 119 Dukes County Ave., OB 508-693-4799 tonysmarketmv.com See our ad this page. Your Market At the Triangle, ED 508-627-4000 Fax: 508-627-6604 yourmarket@comcast.net yourmarketmv.com FOR Caterers See page 88. Additional Resources Martha's Vineyard Vegan Society 10 Martha's Rd., ED 508-560-1562 mvvegansoc@gmail.com www.mvvegansociety.com Open EVERY Day •Delisandwiches made to order •Our own Dinners prepared to Heat & Eat •Fresh, crisp salads big enough to share •Self-service all day •Wine & Beer 508-693-4799 www.tonysmarketmv.com 119 Dukes County Avenue Oak Bluffs 2020 -21 Travel Guide 51 EAT

MERCHANTS Charlie Utz mvy.com/shopping Antiques Goldfinch Antiques & Appraisals ED 508-627-5623 info@goldfinchappraisals.com goldfinchappraisals.com Past and Presents I 37 Main Street, ED 508-627-3992 I 42 Main Street, ED 508-627-6686 pastandpresents@gmail.com Artist Materials and Supplies Darosa’s 46 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-0110 darosacorp.com Educomp Inc 4 State Road, VH 508-693-0803 info@educompmv.com educompmv.com Bicycle Dealers Cycle Works - MV 351 State Rd., VH 508-693-6966 johncwmv@gmail.com Bookstores Edgartown Books 44 Main Street, ED 508-627-8463 edgartownbooks.com 52 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Chocolates Enchanted Chocolates 4 Chapman Avenue, OB 508-693-8331 info@newmoonmagick.net enchantedchocolates.net Clothing Basics Clothing Company Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-8819 eastaway@comcast.net Black Dog General Store I 37 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-696-9826 Dockside, OB 508-696-3299 I 8 Dock Street, ED 508-939-8511 11 Main Street, ED 508-627-6412 I 11B Water Street, VH 508-696-8182 509 State Road, VH 508-696-6118 info@the blackdog.com theblackdog.com Brickman’s 8 Main St., VH 508-693-0047 brickmans.com Bryn Walker I 16 Main Street, VH 508-693-8340 I 21 Kelley Street, ED 508-627-7715 brynwalker.com Faherty Brand 17 North Water Street, ED 774-549-9478 fahertybrand.com Charlie Utz

The Great Put-On 1 Dock Street, ED 508-627-5495 Fax: 508-627-5098 thegreatputonmv@gmail.com thegreatputonmv.com Green Room 71 Main Street, VH 508-693-6888 greenroom@vineyardsurf.com vineyardsurf.com Laughing Bear 33 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-9342 laughingbear33@gmail.com Magnetic North 18 Beach Street, VH 508-687-9972 info@shopmagneticnorth.com shopmagneticnorth.com Menemsha Blues I 36 Water Street, VH 508-693-9599 I 2 Basin Rd, MN 508-645-3800 menemshabluesmail@yahoo.com menemshablues.com See our ad this page. Soft as a Grape I 41 Dock Street, ED 508-627-4048 I 14 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-696-6800 I 38 Main Street, VH 508-338-2138 softasagrape.com Third World Trading Company 52 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-5550 oneworld5550@yahoo.com thirdworldtrading.com Vineyard Vines I 44 Main St, VH 508-693-4895 Vineyardhavenmanagers@vineyardvines.com I 27 North Water St, ED 508-627-4779 Edgartownmanagers@vineyardvines.com I 56 Narragansett Ave, OB 508-687-9841 Oakbluffsmanagers@vineyardvines.com vineyardvines.com Garden Centers Eden Gardens by Donaroma’s 427 State Road, VH 508-687-9678 info@donaromas.com donaromas.com/edengardens-donaromas-vineyard-haven Heather Gardens 377 State Road, WT 508-693-1467 heathergardensmike@hotmail.com heather-gardens.com Jardin Mahoney’s Garden Center 45 Edgartown-VH Rd. at the corner of County Rd., OB 508-693-3511 info@jardinmahoneymv.com jardinmahoneymv.com continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 53 MERCHANTS

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Garden Centers continued Middletown Nursery 680 State Road, WT 508-696-7600 info@middletownnursery.com middletownnursery.com Vineyard Gardens, Inc 484 State Road, WT 508-693-8511 mv@vineyardgardens.netvineyardgardens.net Gift Shops Handworks Christmas Cottage Dockside Market Place 12 Circuit Avenue Extension, OB 508-693-6731 800-227-8444 handwork@vineyard.net handworksgifts.com Rainy Day 66 Main Street, VH 508-693-1830 info@rainydaymv.com rainydaymv.com See our ad this page. Shops at Aquinnah Circle Cultural District I Hatmarcha Gifts - 508-645-3704 I On the Cliffs - 508-645-3660 I Stony Creek Gifts - 508-645-3595 I Wayward Wampum - 508-955-9368 Hardware Edgartown Hardware, Inc. 61 West Tisbury Rd ED 508-627-4338 Fax 508-627-5889 15 Merchants Mart Court #5 VH 508-338-2157 Fax 508-338-2177 www.edgartownhardware.com Phillips Hardware Company 30 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-0377 phillipshardware@gmail.com Home Furnishings & Interior Decorators Gil Walsh Interiors PO Box 9000, ED 508-627-6007 Fax: 508-627-6008 info@gwifl.com www.gilwalsh.com Harrop & Company 12 Surveyors Lane, VH 774-563-8037 harropandcompany@gmail.com harropandcompany.com Julie Robinson Interiors Ltd. 14 Catboat Lane, WT (by appointment) 508-693-5065 info@jrobinsoninteriors.com jrobinsoninteriors.com Lake Street Studio - Rentschler & Company Interiors 39 Lake Street, PO Box 2475, VH 508-693-2058 mary@rentschlerinteriors.com www.rentschlerinteriors.com Lisa Benson Interior Design 340 North Road, CH 508-645-3594 Cell: 508-320-2579 bensondesignmv@comcast.net www.bensondesignmv.com Martha’s Vineyard Interior Design 56 Main Street, VH 508-687-9555 info@mvidesign.com mvidesign.com Tracker Home Decor 89 Pease’s Point Way South, ED 508-627-8725 helen@trackerhomedecor.com trackerhomedecor.com Jewelry CB Stark Jewelers I 10 Main Street, ED 508-627-1260 I 53A Main Street, VH 508-693-2284 888-CBSTARK cbstark@cbstark.com cbstark.com See our ad page 54, 55. continued on page 58 66 Main Street • Vineyard Haven • 508-693-1830 Shop Online: rainydaymv.com 56 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce MERCHANTS

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Charlie Utz Jewelry continued Claudia I 51 Main Street, ED 508-627-8306 I 34 Main Street, VH, 508-693-5465 staff@claudiamv.com claudiamv.com See our ad page 57. Glimpse of Tibet 39 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-9795 glimpseoftibet.com Sioux Eagle Designs 114 Panhandle Rd., WT 508-693-6537 sioux@verizon.net siouxeagle.com Stefanie Wolf Designs 12 North Water St., ED 774-549-9526 studiostefaniewolf@gmail.com stefaniewolf.com See our ad page 57. Tesori by The Great Put-On 8 Dock Street, ED 774-549-6959 Fax: 508-627-5098 tesorimv@gmail.com tesorimv.com Lighting Fixtures Lamplighter Corner 680 State Road, WT 508-696-9394 lamplightercorner@vineyard.net lamplightercorner.com Local Goods & Gifts Down Island Farm | MV Sea Salt 280 Takemmy Path, VH 508-560-3315 downislandfarm@gmail.com www.mvseasalt.com 58 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce ReFabulous Decor 65 Main Street, VH 508-338-2358 annemarieeddy@gmail.com refabulousdecor.com SylvieBags PO Box 1104 WT 774-563-8882 sylviebags@gmail.com sylviebags.com See our ad page 75. Mattresses East Chop Sleep Shop Inc 395 State Road (lower level), VH 508-693-5911 Fax: 508-696-7929 info@eastchopsleepshop.com eastchopsleepshop.com Ocean Breeze Bedding 322 State Road, VH 508-696-9600 Fax: 508-696-9603 oceanbreezemv@aol.com oceanbreezemvbedding.net Pottery SRS-Grunden Pottery 18 Edgartown Rd OB 774-563-5535 srsgrundenpottery@gmail.com Shopping Centers The Triangle Building At the Entrance to Edgartown 508-360-3418 Sunglasses Summer Shades 36 Main Street, ED 508-627-3294 summershades@hotmail.com MERCHANTS

MADEonMV offers an impressive variety of quality alpaca products and luxurious garments, many crafted with yarn made from the fleece of their own alpaca, including hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, slippers, socks, jackets, sweaters, blankets, toys, gifts, and much more.The pr ucts are as soft as cashmere and warmer, lighter, and hypo-allergenic. islandalpaca.com Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt by Down Island Farm. Owners Heidi and Curtis solarevaporate Atlantic Ocean water, resulting delicious, briny crystals that make for the perfect addition to both savory and sweet eats. Their sea salt comes in a variety of flavors loaded with local ingredients. mvseasalt.com Wolf Designs Stefanie’s keen sense of color and proportion combined with a simple yet sophisticated eye for design makes her creations unforgettable. Inspired by sea and sky, she brings her jewelry to life with glass in vivid hues and unexpected shapes. stefaniewolf.com Austin Designs Rachel Austin Baumrin builds handmade textiles, including scarves, bags, accessories, and 100% organic and natural cotton herbal heat packs, eye pillows, and pocket pods hand crafted in small batches and are as therapeutic as they are beautiful. ome to hundreds of and food purveyors rove of distinctive, s things! made individually on MV by Sylvie Farrington for more than 20 years. The authentic midcentury Barkcloth combined with hand-beading and exclusive Swiss rainbow zippers make SylvieBags stand out for their amazing attention to detail, excellent craftsmanship and functionality. sylviebags.com Enchanted Chocolates in Oak Bluffs make some heavenly creations, including their infamous caramel and chocolate covered pretzel rod sprinkled, house-made toffee, and chocolate covered cranberries. enchantedchocolates.net ineyard Wick& Bath Vineyard Wick & Bath prides itself on using chemical-free y wax products, including candles, wax melts, lotions and soaps, in a variety of hypnotizing scents like Pistachio Macaron, Asian Plum, Citrus & Sage, and Lemon Lavender.We promise you’ll be hooked once you smell them. Chilmark Coffee Chilmark Coffee Coffee gurus Todd and Jenny Christy operate their small-batch coffee roaster out of their home in Chilmark, ethically sourcing coffee beans from places like Ethiopia, Columbia and Guatemala, and the flavors they bring to their batches are exceptional. Whether you’re searching for a treat, a gift, or a one-of-a-kind keepsake, you’ll want to load up on these local goodies! Visit our website mvy.com to find more of these vendors and their products throughout the year 2020 -21 Travel Guide 59 SRSGrunden Pottery SRS-Grunden Pottery makes traditional stoneware for the kitchen and table, along with a variety of earthenware flowerpots. MERCHANTS

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L.A. Brown mvy.com/play ARBORETUMS The Polly Hill Arboretum 809 State Road, WT Visitors’ Center 508-693-9426 pollyhillarboretum.org ARCADES AND GAME ROOMS The LOFT 9 Oak Bluffs Ave., OB 508-696-3000 loftob.com Ryan Family Amusements 19 Circuit Ave., OB 508-687-9179 ryanfamily.com BOWLING The Barn Bowl & Bistro 13 Uncas Ave., OB 508-696-9800 info@thebarnmv.com thebarnmv.com CAROUSELS Flying Horses Carousel Oak Bluffs Avenue, OB 508-693-9481 mvpreservation.org GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC & PRIVATE Mink Meadows Golf Course Golf Club Road, off Franklin Street, VH 508-693-0600 minkmeadowsgc.com Vineyard Golf Club 100 Club House Lane, ED 508-627-8930 GOLF COURSES - MINIATURE Island Cove Adventures State Road, VH (across from Cronig's Market) 508-693-2611 islandcoveadventures.com HIKING & BIRDING Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Off Edgartown-VH Rd., 100 Felix Neck Dr., ED 508-627-4850 Fax: 508-627-6052 felixneck@massaudubon.org massaudubon.org/felixneck See our ad on page 64. Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank mvlandbank.com 508-627-7141 ICE SKATING RINKS Martha’s Vineyard Ice Arena 91 Edgartown-VH Rd., OB 508-693-5329 ice@mvarena.com mvarena.com SKATE PARKS Martha’s Vineyard Skate Park PO Box 1297, VH 508-693-6888 mvskatepark.org continued YES Cannabis use in Massachusetts is now legal! For all you need to know about cannabis use on Martha’s Vineyard visit: mvy.com/cannabis 2020 -21 Travel Guide 61 PLAY

Charlie Utz SUMMER CAMPS Camp Jabberwocky (MV Cerebral Palsy Camp) PO Box 1357, VH 508-693-2339 info@campjabberwocky.org campjabberwocky.org Martha’s Vineyard Boys & Girls Club 44 Robinson Rd., ED 508-627-3303 Fax: 508-627-3372 club@mvbgclub.org mvbgclub.org Sassafras Earth Education 5 Church St., Aquinnah 508-645-2008 saskiav@mac.com sassafrasmvy.org The Trustees - The Farm Institute PO Box 2106, VH 508-693-7662 islands@thetrustees.org thetrustees.org/MV See our ad page 20. YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard 111R Edgartown-VH Road 508-696-7171 Fax: 508-696-6806 frontdesk@ymcamv.org ymcamv.org TENNIS Vineyard Family Tennis 618 Barnes Rd, PO Box 72, OB 508-693-7762 frontdesk@vineyardfamilytennis.org vineyardfamilytennis.org Emily Drazen 62 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce continued PLAY

Things to dowithTOTS Indoor, outdoor, rain or shine, Martha’s Vineyard has a wide range of events and activities that will surely satisfy the little tike in your life. Here’s some ways to keep your toddler dreaming of more time on MV. Flying Horses Carousel is the nation’s oldest operating carousel, where your kids will try their luck grabbing the coveted brass ring or enjoy a variety of other smaller rides and arcade games. Felix Neck Wild-life Sanctuary offers several parent/child programs, where kids can learn about the many animals in their saltwater tank or their Creature Feature program which combines a story, craft, and a look at the native “creature of the day.” Little Leona’s Pets and Supplies is nestled down a dirt road in West Tisbury.You can expect to be greeted by the store’s resident miniature horses and play with bunnies, guinea pigs and other cuddly creatures. Island Alpaca Farm, where animal lovers of all ages can get up-close and personal with these furry, friendly animals, watch them, interact with them, and assist with feedings. Featherstone Center for the Arts - Toddler Art Program encourages kids to explore clay, painting and architecture during a guided class Outdoor Parks. Spend an afternoon chasing your toddler in Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs and fly a kite or have a picnic there. Niantic Park in Oak Bluffs is a newly redone park with fun options for all ages. Enjoy Owen Park right on the water in Vineyard Haven, or the huge field and playground at Veterans Park just down the road. Popular too are the local elementary school’s impressive playgrounds which can be used after school and on the weekends. Get in the Pool. If your little one loves the water, try bringing them to one of our local pools for extra splashing and play time. The Mansion House Inn has an indoor pool with day passes available, or if you’re staying at the Harbor View Hotel or Winnetu Oceanside Resort be sure to take advantage of their expansive, family friendly outdoor pool areas. Fun Activities for a Rainy Day T here’s no reason to let a little rain dampen your good time on the Island! No matter what time of year you visit, no one ever comes to Martha’s Vineyard hoping it will rain. But here’s why it’s actually a blessing in disguise if it does: There are so many great things to do on Martha’s Vineyard when it rains, things you might not otherwise make the time to enjoy! So if you find yourself on our magical Island during rainy weather, check out these fun activities. 1 Featherstone Center for the Arts: Featherstone is the premier destination for all things art on Martha’s Vineyard. Its campus is both beautiful and large, and offers a robust variety of classes and workshops year-round for people of all ages. And don’t miss their great gallery openings! The Yard: Old Sculpin Gallery: Over 240 years old, this gallery and studio space is a piece of art in itself. It also offers children’s art classes and educational programs, and is home to Martha’s VineyardArtsAssociation. If you still want to be active while it’s raining, stop in for a community dance class at The Yard! Not feeling motivated to move? Check out one of their performances instead. Either way, you’re sure to have a great time. MV Ice Arena: Lace up your skates or rent a pair onsite, and take a spin on the ice at MVArena during their public skating hours throughout the week. Or, sign up to take a lesson. Take a Swim – Indoors! Both the YMCAof Martha’s Vineyard and the Mansion House Inn have indoor pools and offer day passes. You packed that bathing suit for a reason, use it! These are just some of the many fun things to do on Martha’s Vineyard when it rains. You can also see a movie at one of the numerous Island theaters; visit the local libraries and bookstores; check out the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, the Aquinnah Cultural Center, the Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District, and shop the countless unique stores, or dine at any one of our incredible restaurants. Want help finding the best of everything? Be sure to check out MVY.com for all your planning needs. – ByAela Mass 2020 -21 Travel Guide 63 2 3 4 5 Explore Our Local Libraries. Each of the six towns boast their own library, offering classes, music, workshops, and programs of all kinds for the whole family. Farm Institute offers a Barnyard Buddies program where your kids go egg collecting, interact in a bunny circle, feed the goats, enjoy farm story time, or a fun garden craft. PLAY

Charlie Utz TENNIS continued Public Town Tennis Courts ED: Robinson Road OB: Niantic Avenue, Island Inn; Beach Road VH: Church Street, Lake Street WT: Old County Road Reservations recommended on-site sign-up may be available. WATER SPORTS & ACTIVITIES See On the Water Section, Page 68. WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Off Edgartown-VH Rd., 100 Felix Neck Drive, ED 508-627-4850 Fax: 508-627-6052 felixneck@massaudubon.org massaudubon.org/felixneck See our ad this page. For More Information and additional Listings Visit mvy.com/play 64 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce PLAY

Bicycling onMartha’s Vineyard C hoosing to see the Island by bicycle is a great way to soak up the Vineyard’s character. Cycling also helps reduce auto traffic, preserves the environment, promotes fitness, and – best of all – is a lot of fun! More than 44 miles of bike trails and miles of roadways are available for cyclists to enjoy. While cycling is a great way to get around the Vineyard, all riders should adhere to all Massachusetts’ traffic laws and regulations and take note of all warning signs. West Chop Loop West Tisbury to Vineyard Haven H F Violations of Massachusetts traffic laws are subject to fines, and police may impound the bicycles of cyclists under the age of 18. G Up-Island Route PLEASE NOTE: Narrow, rural roads are part of the Island’s charm, but they often have little or no shoulder for cyclists. Especially Up-Island, cyclists should evaluate their experience and comfort with riding in vehicular traffic that includes large trucks and buses. A. West Chop Loop: For a quick, scenic four-mile ride in Vineyard Haven, take Main Street out past the West Chop Lighthouse and loop back on either Main Street or Franklin Street. B. East Chop Drive: There is no off-road path for the three-mile trip from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs, so you must share the road with cars and trucks, and it is a heavily traveled roadway. Be cautious, and consider taking East Chop Drive; while it’s a little longer, it’s much more scenic and less congested. C. Oak Bluffs to Edgartown: The sixmile Beach Road path from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown is the Island’s most popular ride offering scenic views of State Beach and Sengekontacket Pond. Note that the path is usually quite sandy. D. Edgartown to Vineyard Haven: To get directly from Edgartown to Vineyard Haven, use the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road path. Watch for vehicles crossing the path from side roads and driveways on this rolling, seven-mile trip. State E A B East Chop Drive C Beach Road Oak Bluffs to Edgartown Edgartown - Vineyard Hvn Rd D South Beach Route Download this map at MVY.com/bikingmv E. Edgartown to South Beach: Biking from Edgartown to South Beach avoids parking hassles, and there are paths with bike racks on both Katama and Herring Creek roads. Roads in Katama, like Edgartown Bay Road and Slough Cove Road, offer generally flat and pleasant riding. F. State Forest Loop: Four miles outside Edgartown, the path along Edgartown-West Tisbury Road takes you into the State Forest, where you can enjoy a beautiful loop of roughly ten miles around the forest. There is also a smaller loop of about three miles in the northeast corner of the forest. Both of these loops are easily accessible from Oak Bluffs (five miles away) and Vineyard Haven (about three miles). G. Up-Island Route: “Up-Island” towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah do not have multi-user paths. Most of the roads in these towns are narrow, winding, hilly, and suitable mainly for experienced cyclists. The scenery is terrific. H. West Tisbury to Vineyard Haven: To get fromWest Tisbury to Vineyard Haven, consider a detour on rolling, twisty Lambert’s Cove Road, and then take a left ontoWest Spring Street to avoid the heavy traffic on Upper State Road. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 65 PLAY

Hiking Through Beauty Daniel Rodriguez With endless stretches of scenic shoreline, rolling hills, expansive woodlands, and hundreds of miles of protected trails through the Island’s diverse landscape, there really is no better place to take a hike. Here’s our picks for the most picturesque (and most Instagrammable!) places to explore on foot. Aquinnah Headlands Preserve This area refers to what is commonly known as the Aquinnah or Gay Head Cliffs. This spot is often named the most beautiful location in Massachusetts and for good reason. This sacred ground covers almost 50 acres and the cliffs themselves rise 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy views of the Charlie Utz Elizabeth Islands, the Cape Cod coastline, the Rhode Island shore, and, directly below, the Devil’s Bridge, a mile-long string of boulders and other glacial shards that proved dangerous to many in maritime history over the years. Thimble Farm This impressive cropland has long been a fixture on the Island, and is known for its innovative hydroponic greenhouses as well as a circumferential trail leading past Little Duarte’s Pond, a thick cool wetland nearby, on a preserve of over 60 acres Mytoi Japanese Garden If you weren’t expecting it you’d be surprised to find this little slice of Japanese heaven tucked away on Chappaquiddick island, a part of Edgartown. Mytoi is an intimate Japanese-style garden, which offers a natural place to escape and ponder. Sheltered by a charming cluster of pines, the preserve includes a small pond and island, flowers and plants, walkways and seating areas perfect for contemplation. If you’re looking for an outdoor venue, quiet reflection or meditation, this is the spot. 66 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Caroline Tuthill Preserve This parcel of land is conveniently located off of Beach Road in Edgartown and Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road. This 150-acre preserve is made up of oak and pitch pine forest, wooded wetlands, salt marsh and open meadow, and it abuts Sengekontacket Pond to the north. While walking the preserve, one might observe such birds as crows, blue jays, chickadees, towhees, pine warblers, white-breasted nuthatches and red-eyed vireos. Charlie Utz Menemsha Hills Reservation A beautiful and diverse nature reserve located off of North Road in Chilmark and a popular hike that offers a variety of natural habitats including wetland, marsh, wooded groves, and a rocky shoreline, with sweeping views of Vineyard Sound. The three miles of trails are easily passable for the moderate hiker, with some extra energy needed to summit Prospect Hill and the view is worth the extra work! For additional details on our local hikes download the handy TrailsMVapp, a user friendly app that helps you better explore and connect the various trails on Martha’s Vineyard. Happy hiking! Charlie Utz PLAY

The Beaches of Martha’s Vineyard mvy.com/beaches T he unspoiled charm of Martha’s Vineyard is probably best exemplified by its scenic beaches. Beaches vary from protected, shallow, clear-water stretches on the northern and eastern sides of the Island to expanses of rumbling surf along the south side of the Island. q e Aquinnah w r u AQUINNAH OqGay Head Cliffs and Beach y Chilmark t h ATLANTIC OCEAN l Some beaches are open to the public without restriction, while others are reserved for residents and summer visitors who are staying in the towns where the beaches are located. To use these town beaches, one needs a parking and/or beach permit. Permits can be obtained through the local town hall. BEACHES- Public and Private - by Town ff-limits. The Gay Head Cliffs are a national landmark and are seriously endangered by climbing on the cliffs and removal of clay. SwAquinnah Public Beach (Moshup Beach) FmB walk from the parking lot on a cleared trail. There is a parking fee in summer. TeLobsterville Beach F SrPhilbin Beach $ wo miles of beautiful Vineyard Sound beach and dunes along Lobsterville Road. Includes a seagull nesting area, and is a favorite fishing spot. The beach is open to all, but parking is prohibited on Lobsterville Road. urf beach off Moshup Trail. Aquinnah residents only. CHILMARK CtLucy Vincent Beach $m hilmark section of south shore. Open to Chilmark residents and renters only. NyMenemsha Public Beach FmB2 CuSquibnocket Beach $m OAK BLUFFS AiEastville Beach Fm ext to Menemsha Harbor, a gentle beach with the clear, bright water. Open to all. hilmark section of south shore, a surf beach. Open to Chilmark residents and renters only. urf beach off Moshup Trail. The beach is approximately a ten-minute VINEYARD HAVEN AsLake Tashmoo Town Beach F7m t Herring Creek on Lake Tashmoo. Open to all. dOwen Park Beach F7B A harbor beach off Main Street, near the center of town. Open to all. Of Tisbury Town Beach F wen Little Way, next to the Vineyard Haven Yacht Club. Open to all. WEST TISBURY CgLambert’s Cove Beach $m cess via Waldron’s Bottom Road. The Trustees. Admission fee. EDGARTOWN ajEast Beach (Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge FmB nd Wasque Reservation) One of our best, located on Chappaquiddick Island. Open to all; however, subject to regulations of The Trustees. AkFuller Street Beach F t the end of Fuller Street near Lighthouse Beach. Open to all. TlKatama Beach (South Beach) F7mB hree miles of barrier beach on the south shore at the end of Katama Road. Fine surf on one side, protected salt-pond on the other. Open to all. Vehicles with permits allowed on marked trails. t the bridge between Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Open to all. CoOak Bluffs Town Beach F7mB2 A;Lighthouse Beach F alm, shallow water. The beach begins near the Steamship Authority dock and ends at the first jetty heading toward Edgartown, which is also where the handicap accessible ramp is located. The beach continues again about one mile southeast of the small inlet flowing into Sengekontacket Pond, and ends at Joseph Sylvia State Beach. Open to all. TaJoseph Sylvia State Beach F7m2 wo miles of clear, mild beach along Beach Road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. (The section in Edgartown is called Bend-in-the-Road Beach.) Accessible by bicycle path. Open to all. harbor beach at Starbuck’s Neck, off North Water Street near the center of town. Open to all. Symbol Legend FOpen to Public $Town Resident Only Off limits 7Lifeguard mParking BRestrooms 2Handicapped Accessible 2020 -21 Travel Guide 67 onsidered by many to have the finest sand and clearest water on the north shore. West Tisbury residents and renters only. OhLong Point Beach (at Wildlife Refuge) Fm ffers swimming in Long Point Pond and at South Beach. Summer acVineyard Haven VINEYARD SOUND g West Tisbury s d f Pets are permitted on many of the beaches with restricted hours during the Summer season. i Please contact the individual towns for specific information. Bluffs Oak  a k Edgartown ; j o NANTUCKET SOUND PLAY

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Marnely Murray mvy.com/onthewater BOAT & SAILING CHARTERS A Witch of Endor Sailing Charters 1 Water Street, Steamship Authority Dock, VH 774-521-8395 508-685-1212 sailwitchofendor@gmail.com sailwitchofendor.com Beamish Charters - Family Fun 241 State Rd., PO Box 631. VH 617-869-9135 nedricevh@gmail.com beamishcharters.com The Black Dog Tall Ships - Schooners Alabama & Shenandoah Black Dog Wharf, Beach Street Ext, VH 508-693-1699 office@theblackdogtallships.com theblackdogtallships.com Catboat Charters 1 Dock St., ED 508-524-6903 catboatkurt@yahoo.com catboatcharters.com Island Girl Excursions PO Box 1391, WT 774-563-8323 info@islandgirlexcursions.com islandgirlexcursions.com Island Time Charters 59 Edgartown Rd, VH 508-499-9126 954-649-7753 info@myislandcharter.com myislandcharter.com Mad Max Sailing Adventures - Catamaran 31 Dock Street, ED 508-627-7500 madmaxmarina.com Magic Carpet - Island Classic Charters, Inc. - Sailboat Memorial Wharf, ED 508-627-2889 sailmagiccarpet.com Majic Yacht Charters Coast Guard Rd., MN 727-366-1905 508-955-9387 searobinus@yahoo.com MajicMV.com Martha’s Vineyard Sailing Charters Lake Tashmoo, VH 508-361-0484 missemmasails@yahoo.com mvsailingcharters.com Pirate Adventures Martha’s Vineyard Dockside Marketplace and Marina, 12 Circuit Ave. Ext., OB 508-687-2739 ahoy@mvpirates.com mvpirates.com continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 69 ON THE WATER

BOAT & SAILING CHARTERS continued John Piekos - Courtesy MVSB+BD Plan Sea Adventures Boat Charter Dock St., ED 508-687-2003 info@plan-sea.com plan-sea.com Redhead Charters MV PO Box 184 WT 610-639-6510 RedheadChartersMV.com Sail Ena Vineyard Sound Sailing Charters Sailing from Tashmoo, VH 508-627-0848 sail@sailena.com sailena.com Sail the Vineyard 455 State Rd #284, VH 508-923-7177 captain@sailthevineyard.com sailthevineyard.com Sea Witch Sailing Charters Vineyard Haven Harbor, VH 508-631-6535 seawitchsailing@aol.com seawitchsailingcharters.com BOAT RENTING & LEASING A-1 Martha's Vineyard OceanSports Dockside Marina OB 508-693-8476 mvoceansports.com Sail - Paddle - Surf Rentals - Lessons Sales 508-693-4252 Sailing WindsurfingKayaks Canoes Paddleboards - Swimsuits Apparel Snorkel Gear Wetsuits Surfboards Body Boards - - - 199 Beach Rd. Vineyard Haven On the Lagoonwindsupmv.com -We Deliver! 70 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce ON THE WATER

FISHSTICKS CHARTERS Light Tackle and Fly Fishing Striped Bass • Bluefish • bonito • albacore 508 645 2832 • 508 951 5288 Capt. Kurt Freund Martha's Vineyard Boat Rentals at Prime Marina 1 Morse St ED 508-627-6500 100 Lagoon Pond Rd VH 508-693-4174 cscott@primemarina.com marthasvineyardboatrentals.com Saltmarsh's Boat Rentals 7 Dock street, Box 1131 ED 774-310-1118 rentals@saltmarshs.com www.saltmarshs.com Wind's Up! 199 Beach Road, VH 508-693-4252 508-693-4340 fun@windsupmv.com windsupmv.com See our ad page 70. FISHING CHARTERS & PARTIES Done Deal Charters VH 239-450-2458 capt@donedealcharters.com donedealcharters.com Fishsticks Charters Cell 508-951-5288 508-645-2832 fishstickcharters@comcast.net fishsticksvineyardflyfishing.com See our ad this page. Menemsha Fishing Parties Dutcher Dock, Mn 508-645-2559 skylarkmenemsha@gmail.com menemshafishingpartyboat.com www.fishsticksvineyardflyfishing.com Party Boat "Skipper" #74 Oak Bluffs Harbor, OB 508-693-1238 skipper@vineyard.net mvskipper.com See our ad this page. FISHING TACKLE DEALERS Coop's Bait & Tackle 147 Edgartown-West Tisbury Road, ED 508-627-3909 coopsbaitandtackle@yahoo.com coopsbaitandtackle.com continued GREAT FISHING on Vineyard Waters On Board The “SKIPPER”    VOTED #1 FISHING CHARTER FOR 14 YEARS Scup • Black Sea Bass • Fluke • Bluefish • An excellent choice for a family outing • Fishing trips departing 8-12 and 1-5 daily • All bait and tackle included • Kid friendly boat • Private fishing – private charters For everything you need to know about fishing on MV visit mvy.com/fishing Call about out breathtaking Sunset Charters leaving from Oak Bluffs Harbor. $70 adults • $60 kids • Bring a cooler! (BYOB) Reservations advisable (508) 693-1238 y www.mvskipper.com a 2020 -21 Travel Guide 71 ON THE WATER

Charlie Utz FISHING TACKLE DEALERS continued Dick’s Bait & Tackle New York Avenue, OB 508-693-7669 KAYAKING Island Spirit Kayak & Beach Rentals State Beach, Little Bridge, OB 508-693-9727 chick@islandspiritkayak.com islandspiritkayak.com MARINAS Mad Max Marina 31 Dock Street, ED 508-627-7400 madmaxmarina.com Tisbury Wharf 144 Beach Road, VH 508-693-9300 Fax 508-696-8436 tisburywharf.com Vineyard Haven Marina 52 Beach Road, VH 508-693-0720 Fax 508-696-9341 vineyardhavenmarina@vineyard.net vineyardhavenmarina.com See our ad this page. 72 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce ON THE WATER

Here’s What You Need to Know About The Derby Keith McArt The annual Martha’s Vineyard Derby is a month-long adventure for anglers of all ages. Held from mid-September to mid-October, The Derby offers anyone, visitors and locals of all ages, to get outdoors and enjoy the perfect season of early fall. The Derby is one of the few things we don’t joke about on the Vineyard. Sleep, work and the regular responsibilities of daily life are often compromised on-Island during the tournament, and for good reason: the winning shore fisherman rides away with the keys to a boat and the winning boat fisherman drives away in a new truck! The Derby fosters friendships and camaraderie, and creates lasting memories, while encouraging participants to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the Island. To fish The Derby is to become part of the fabric of the Island community and its history, and every eager fisherman, or woman, is welcome to participate. Interested fishing enthusiasts can register for The Derby at several local tackle shops including Larry’s Bait & Tackle, Dick’s Bait & Tackle, Coop’s Bait & Tackle, Keep it Reel Kayak & Tackle and others. The cost of registration is $60 for adults, $35 for seniors, and $25 for juniors. Plus, it’s kid friendly too! Enthusiastic anglers ages nine to 14 are invited to compete in the junior division and the youngest fishermen, those between four and eight, compete as mini juniors. For more information about the Derby visit www.mvderby.com. If you’re looking for some local fishing tips visit our nearby bait & tackle shops or contact our local captains and fishing charters. Good luck out there! All Photos Courtesy MVSB+BD 2020 -21 Travel Guide 73 John Piekos Adam Darack Colin Cournoyer Jim Cornwell ON THE WATER

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mvy.com/arts ART FESTIVALS The Vineyard Artisans Festivals PO Box 774, OB Andrea Rogers, Founder 508-693-7927 artisan02557@yahoo.com vineyardartisans.com ART GALLERIES, DEALERS & CONSULTANTS Alison Shaw Gallery 88 Dukes County Avenue, OB 508-696-7429 Fax 508-693-5829 info@alisonshaw.com alisonshaw.com David Hannon Fine Art Services PO Box 1530, VH 617-756-7476 hannonfinearts@gmail.com hannonfinearts.com Granary Gallery at the Red Barn 636 Old County Road, WT 508-693-0455 granary@vineyard.net granarygallery.com Martha’s Vineyard Art Association Old Sculpin Gallery and Studio School 58 Dock Street, ED 508-627-4881 oldsculpin@gmail.com oldsculpingallery.org marthasvineyardartassociation.org Martha's Vineyard Glassworks 683 State Road, WT 508-693-6026 mvglassworks.com Michael Blanchard Inspirational Photography / Crossroads Gallery 93 Dukes County Ave ED 617-448-3934 mblanch601@mac.com www.blanchardphotomv.com Night Heron Gallery 58 Main St., VH 508-696-9500 nightherongallery.com Vineyard Arts Gallery 54 Main St., VH 508-693-0042 instagram.com/vineyardartsgallery continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 75 ARTS & CULTURE

ART INSTRUCTION Featherstone Center for the Arts Off Barnes Rd, 30 Featherstone Lane, PO Box 1145, OB 508-693-1850 featherstone@featherstoneart.org featherstoneart.org See our ad this page. CONCERTS Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society PO Box 4189, VH 508-696-8055 mvcms@vineyard.net mvcms.org ARTISANS SylvieBags PO Box 1104 WT 774-563-8882 sylviebags@gmail.com sylviebags.com See our ad page 75. ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Pathways ARTS #9 State Road/Chilmark Tavern, CH 508-645-9098 PathwaysArtsMV@gmail.com pathwaysmv.org Vineyard Arts Project 215 Upper Main St., ED 508-413-2104 amelone@vineyardartsproject.org vineyardartsproject.org Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series Island Wide MV 888-712-2929 adam@innovationae.com mvconcertseries.com CONCERT HALLS The Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center Edgartown Road, PO Box 1385, OB 508-693-1033 x 250. The Tabernacle Trinity Park, PO Box 1685, OB 508-693-0525 CULINARY TOURS AND EXPERIENCES Farm. Field. Sea. - An Island Culinary Adventure Island Wide, MV 917-841-0656 eat@ffsmv.com ffsmv.com FESTIVALS Martha's Vineyard Film Festival PO Box 592, 9 State Rd., CH 508-645-9599 info@tmvff.org tmvff.org Vineyard Artisans Festivals PO Box 774, OB 508-693-7927 artisan02557@yahoo.com vineyardartisans.com MOVIES Capawok Theater Main Street, VH 508-696-9369 mvfilmsociety.com Entertainment Cinemas - Edgartown 1 & 2 65 Main Street, ED 508-627-8008 entertainmentcinemas.com Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival PO Box 592, 9 State Rd., CH 508-645-9599 info@tmvff.org tmvff.org continued 76 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce ARTS & CULTURE

Martha’s Vineyard: An Art Lover’s Paradise Peter Simon F rom fine art galleries to various local artisan shops and markets, Martha’s Vineyard is home to hundreds of artists creating all sorts of interesting and eclectic work. An art lover doesn’t have to go far to find world class art, unique finds and friendly artists willing to share the story of their craft. Here’s our picks for making the most ofour artistic community: Visit the Vineyard Artisans Festival Representing over 120 artists, the Artisans Festival provides the perfect one stop shopping experience to explore creative and inspiring work. From jewelry, to pottery, paintings to metalsmithing, mixed media and photography, the Artisans Festival has it all. The Artisans Festival is held at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury on holiday weekends, and takes places regularly on Sundays and Thursdays throughout the summer. L. A. Brown Experience Featherstone Center for The Arts A community arts center that keeps the pulse of the Island’s art scene beating all year long. Featherstone offers ongoing education and enrichment programs, shows and receptions, classes and workshops in pottery, photography, drawing, ceramics, music and more. On Tuesdays in the summer visit Featherstone’s Flea, a flea and fine arts open air market. Browse dozens of local art galleries You could spend a full week trying to visit all of Martha’s Vineyard’s diverse and exquisite art collections, and it would be a good use of your time. In the summer months many play host to artist receptions, talks and ongoing exhibits and programs. For the most bang for your buck head to the Oak Bluffs Arts District, a short and colorful stretch of businesses and homes along Dukes County Avenue including the renowned fine art photography of Alison Shaw, the Periwinkle Gallery featuring the work of longtime Island painter Judith Drew Schubert, and the Martha’s Vineyard Center for the Visual Arts, a gallery that presents work by 12 local artists who have received grants from the organization. Equally as art friendly is downtown Vineyard Haven’s Main Street, packed with galleries including the Louisa Gould Gallery, the The Vineyard Arts Gallery and the Night Heron Gallery, an artist owned and operated cooperative gallery. Up-Island West Tisbury is home to the famous Granary Gallery at the red barn, and nearby the Field Gallery, which offers a whimsical, photo worthy outdoor sculpture garden. Return and Fall for the Arts Each fall, Martha’s Vineyard dedicates the entire season to a celebration of the arts. Visitors can enjoy the best kept secret of the brilliance of autumn on the Island, while enjoying festivals of all kinds, from street fairs, to music, food and wine to film and chocolate. Galleries and studios host signature events unique to the Island nearly every weekend. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 77 ARTS & CULTURE

MOVIES continued Martha’s Vineyard Film Center Home of the M.V. Film Society & M.V. International Film Festival 79 Beach Rd., VH 508-696-9369 rich@mvfilmsociety.com mvfilmsociety.com The Strand Theater Oak Bluffs Ave, OB 508-696-9369 mvfilmsociety.com MUSEUMS Aquinnah Cultural Center 10 Black Brook Rd., AQ 508-645-7900 aquinnahcc@gmail.com aquinnah.org Cottage Museum at The Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association 1 Trinity Park, OB 508-693-0525 mvcma.org See our ad page 79. Martha’s Vineyard Museum 151 Lagoon Pond Rd., VH 508-627-4441 Fax 508-905-5313 info@mvmuseum.org mvmuseum.org Vineyard Trust 99 Main Street, ED 508-627-4440 Alley's General Store, State Rd, WT 508-693-0088 Dr. Daniel Fisher House, Main Street, ED 508-627-4440 Flying Horses Carousel, Oak Bluffs Avenue, OB 508-693-9481 The Grange, State Road, WT 508-627-4440 Old Whaling Church, Main Street, ED 508-627-4440 Vincent House Museum, Main Street, ED 508-627-4440 mvpreservation.org MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Island Music 58 Main St., VH 508-693-8596 mv-islandmusic.com MUSICIANS & ENTERTAINERS David Hannon Jazz PO Box 1530, VH 617-756-7476 hannonfinearts@gmail.com davidhannonjazz.com John Alaimo - Pianist 508-693-5444 alaimomusic@gmail.com johnalaimomusic.com 78 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Jon Bates Band 6 Essex Court, ED 508-627-9583 800-689-8910 jonbatesband@gmail JonBates.com Martha’s Vineyard Chamber Music Society PO Box 4189, VH 508-696-8055 mvcms@vineyard.net mvcms.org The Vineyard Sound 866-846-7686 vineyardsoundbm@gmail.com vineyardsound.org NEWSPAPERS Martha’s Vineyard Times 30 Beach Rd. VH 508-693-6100 editor@mvtimes.com mvtimes.com Vineyard Gazette 34 South Summer St. ED 508-627-4311 Fax: 508-627-7444 news@mvgazette.com vineyardgazette.com NIGHT LIFE Atlantic Fish & Chop House 2 Main St., Edg 508-627-7001 atlanticmv.com The Barn Bowl & Bistro 13 Uncas Ave., OB 508-696-9800 Fax 508-338-2139 info@thebarnmv.com thebarnmv.com Coop De Ville Restaurant Oak Bluffs Harbor, OB 508-693-3420 coopdevillemv.com Fishbones Oak Bluffs Harbor, OB 508-696-8227 fishbonesmv.com See our ad page 45. Harbor View Hotel 131 N Water St., ED 508-627-7000 harborviewhotel.com See our ad page 35. Island House Bar & Grill 11 Circuit Ave., OB 508-693-4516 mvislandhouse.com continued ARTS & CULTURE

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NIGHT LIFE - continued The Loft 9 Oak Bluffs Ave., OB 508-696-3000 loftob.com Lookout Tavern 8 Seaview Ave. Extension, OB 508-696-9844 lookouttavern@comcast.net lookoutmv.com See our ad page 45. MV Chowder Company 9 Oak Bluffs Ave., OB 508-696-3000 info@mvchowder.com mvchowder.com Newes From America 23 Kelley St., ED 508-627-4397 kelley-house.com/dining Ocean View Restaurant 16 Chapman Ave., OB 508-693-2207 Fax: 508-696-1902 oceanviewrestaurantmv.com See our ad page 45. Offshore Ale Company Kennebec Ave., (Opposite the Post Office), OB 508-693-2626 offshoreale.com The Ritz MV 4 Circuit Ave., OB 508-693-9851 theritzmv.com Rockfish 11 North Water St., ED 508-627-9967 rockfishedgartown.com Seafood Shanty 31 Dock St., ED 508-627-8622 info@theseafoodshanty.com theseafoodshanty.com Sharky’s Cantina 31 Circuit Ave., OB 508-693-7501 266 Upper Main Street ED 508-627-6565 sharkyscantina.com The Tabernacle PO Box 1176, OB 508-693-0525 mvcma.org/tabernacle 80 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce The Wharf Pub & Restaurant Lower Main St., ED 508-627-9966 wharfpub@gmail.com wharfpubmv.com PHOTOGRAPHERS Arletta Weddings 13 Pine Street, Po Box 43 774-563-9097 arlettacharter@gmail.com arletta-weddings.com Barbara Reynolds Photography MV 508-776-1956 barbara@barbarareynoldsphotography.com barbarareynoldsphotography.com Bob Gothard 36 Oak Tree Lane, VH 305-439-1383 marthasvineyardarchitectural photographer.com David Welch Photography 53 Marion’s Way, VH, Studio: 508-939-3438 Cell: 508-939-0596 mail@dwpmv.com davidwelchphotography.com See our ad page 81. Emily Drazen Photography – Portraits, Weddings and Fine Art 917-592-8398 Emily@edrazenphoto.com edrazenphoto.com See our ad page 83. LA Brown Photography PO Box 151, OB 508-627-1977 redlab@labphoto.com labphoto.com See our ad page 82. Louisa Gould Photography & Gallery 54 Main Street, VH 508-693-7373 lg@louisagould.com louisagould.com Marilyn Roos Photography 36 North William Street, VH 203-984-7121 marilyn@marilynroos.com marilynroos.com Mila Lowe Photography 108 Oak Lane, PO Box 914, WT 508-560-6312 milena.lowe.photography@gmail.com milalowe.com Nicole Friedler Photography 38 North Water St., ED, 508-274-2399 nicole@nicolefriedler.com nicolefriedler.com continued ARTS & CULTURE

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PHOTOGRAPHERS - continued Randi Baird Photography 11 Rock Pond Rd., PO Box 1022, WT 508-696-5335 508-505-5909 studio@randibaird.com randibaird.com Wayne Smith Photography PO Box 634, WT 508-696-7461 wayne@waynesmithphotography.com waynesmithphotography.com RADIO STATIONS Friends of MVY Radio 88.7 FM PO Box 1148, VH 508-693-5000 Fax: 508-693-8211 info@mvyradio.com Live Webcast: mvyradio.com WCAI 90.1 FM 508-548-9600 Listener Line: 508-548-9600 ext. 103 capeandislands.org THEATER COMPANIES Island Theatre Workshop PO Box 1893, VH 508-737-8550 itwonmv@gmail.com itwmv.org Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse 24 Church Street, PO Box 2452, VH 508-696-6300 info@vineyardplayhouse.org vineyardplayhouse.org The Yard Creative Theater, with Music & Movement Off Middle Road, CH 508-645-9662 admin@dancetheyard.org dancetheyard.org WEATHERVANES Tuck & Holand Metal Sculptors 275 State Road, VH Phone/Fax 508-693-3914 info@tuckandholand.com tuckandholand.com WRITING WORKSHOPS Martha's Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing 215 Upper Main Street, ED 954-242-2903 director@mvicw.com mvicw.com #%'% '& "%' "& %("$#'##! 2020 -21 Travel Guide 83 ARTS & CULTURE

Charlie Utz mvy.com/health ACUPUNCTURE Drift Acupuncture & Wellness At Divine Med Spa Downtown Edgartown 508-677-5981 driftacupuncture@gmail.com driftacupuncture.com BEAUTY SALONS Caleen's Day Spa 31 Beach Road, Suite 103A, VH (Next to Maggie's Salon) 508-693-2898 caleensdayspa@vineyard.net CaleensDaySpa.com Circuit Style Salon 47 Circuit Ave., OB 508-693-7542 circuitstyle@live.com circuitstylesalon.com The Hair Studio 13 Union Street, VH 508-693-8665 Maggie's Salon 31 Beach Road, Suite 103a, VH 508-693-CURL (2875) maggiessalon@vineyard.net maggiessalon.com Panache Salon, Inc. 5 Cournouyer Road, WT 508-696-8868 panachesaloninc@gmail.com panachesalonmv.com Sea Spa Salon 38 North Water St., Nevin Square, ED 508-627-8953 seaspasalonmv.com COSMETICS Vineyard Bath & Body PO Box 1703, VH 508-627-1304 info@vineyardbathandbody.com vineyardbathandbody.com 84 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce FITNESS CENTERS CrossFit Martha’s Vineyard 114 Cook Road, - Just off State Road, VH 518-727-9827 crossfitmv@gmail.com crossfitmarthasvineyard.com YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard 111R Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, VH 508-696-7171 Fax: 508-696-6806 frontdesk@ymcamv.org ymcamv.org HEALTH & WELLNESS Martha's Vineyard Wellness Studio - Network Spinal Chiropractic by Dr. Kay Sunakawa 15 Church St., #E2 VH 845-642-8389 drkay@mvywellness.com mvywellness.com Vineyard Complementary Medicine 238 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, PO Box 1760, ED 508-693-3800 Fax: 508-693-7473 info@vcmpt.com vcmpt.com MASSAGE Betsy’s Hands Reflexology 113 Leonard Circle, VH 508-696-6060 774-563-0036 betsyshands@gmail.com betsyshands.com Center for Therapeutic Massage 508-693-8020 mvmassage@gmail.com mvmassage.com

Eclipse Massage Therapy - Mobile Massage and Yoga Service PO Box 978, WT 617-935-6499 eclipsemassagetherapy@gmail.com eclipsemv.com SPA SERVICES Claire Day Spa 97 Circuit Ave, 2nd Floor, OB 774-487-6457 claire@clairdayspa.com clairedayspa.com Healing Hands Massage & Body Work 781-425-5464 info@healinghandsmv.com healinghandsmv.com Kim Hilliard, LMT Therapeutic Massage Island-wide 508-693-4430 mvymassage@gmail.com marthasvineyardmassage.com PHARMACIES Conroy Apothecary 459 State Road, WT 508-693-7070 Fax: 508-693-7071 conroyapothecary@yahoo.com conroyapothecary.net Leslie's Drug Store 65 Main St., VH 508-693-1010 lesliesdrugstore.com Vineyard Scripts 117 Beach Road, VH 508-693-7979 vineyardscripts.com Divine Med Spa 12A North Water St. ED 508-627-0352 info@divinemv.com divinemv.com See our ad this page. Healed Spa 4 Main Street, VH 508-338-2436 drronideluz@gmail.com healedtherapy.com Island Aesthetics MV 8 Union St. VH 774-563-5708 info@ia-mv.com islandaestheticsmv.com The Spa @ The Mansion House 9 Main St., VH 508-693-2200 ext 105 800-332-4112 spa@mvmansionhouse.com mvmansionhouse.com/marthas-vineyard-spa YOGA Peaked Hill Studio 7 Woodland Center, 455 State Rd, VH 774-563-8282 valerie@peakedhillstudio.com peakedhillstudio.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 85 HEAD to TOE

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David Welch W hen you select Martha’s Vineyard as the destination, you can feel confident that the wedding of your dreams can come true! Substantial or intimate, formal or barefoot on the beach, in a church, by a lighthouse or under a shear white tent, plentiful options are available for every couple! Wedding magic is often in the details. On the Vineyard, you can rest assured that the planners, caterers, photographers, musicians, hoteliers, officiants and more will deliver the perfect experience for you and your guests. Not only will the happy couple and their guests enjoy the natural beauty of the Vineyard, Nicole Friedler but the Island also offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, one of a kind boutique shopping, every water activity imaginable, biking, hiking, birding and good, old-fashioned fun! And we haven’t even mentioned the world class dining, specializing in local produce, dairy and the freshest, mouthwatering offerings from the land and sea! Why do magical moments abound here? Because your idea of romance is a natural backdrop of stunning beauty, exquisitely fresh, local cuisine, beachy-chic accommodations and the sounds of the surf. Choose Martha’s Vineyard: distinctive, one of a kind, romantic – just like you! 2020 -21 Travel Guide 87 WEDDINGS

David Welch David Welch David Welch mvy.com/weddings CATERERS, BAKERS & SPECIALTY FOODS Bill Smith’s Martha’s Vineyard Clambake Co. 10 North Line Rd., PO Box 9000, ED 508-627-8809 877-262-0310 mvclambake.com Buckley’s Gourmet Catering MV 508-693-3318 buckleyscatering@live.com buckleyscatering.com Cakes by Liz 15 Eastline Rd., Airport Business Park, ED 508-284-6160 cakes@vineyard.net cakesbyliz.com Chef Deon’s Kitchen 14 Townicut Ave., OB 508-693-9261 chefdeonskitchen@gmail.com chefdeon.com Enchanted Chocolates 4 Chapman Ave., OB 508-693-8331 info@newmoonmagick.net enchantedchocolates.net Food Minded Fellow PO Box 2344, OB 508-687-0223 foodmindedfellow@gmail.com foodmindedfellow.com V Jaime Hamlin Catering & Party Design 71 Lake St., VH 508-560-4364 508-693-6313 vjaimehamlin@gmail.com vhamlincatering.com Kitchen Porch - Catering 14 A Street, Edgartown 508-645-5000 kitchenporch.com Little Rock Farm Catering 3 Little Rock Way, VH 508-693-5651 littlerockfarmgranola@verizon.net 88 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Lobster Tales Catering & Clambakes 170 Katama Road, ED 508-627-5933 sales@lobstertales.com www.lobstertales.com Premier Chef Services 258 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd., ED 920-737-5752 contact@premierchefservices.com premierchefservices.com Smoak Pig Roast & Catering PO Box 2455, VH 508-560-2084 smoakbbq.com FLOWERS Cottage Garden ED 508-627-3528 cottage@vineyard.net cottagegarden.vineyard.net Donaroma’s Nursery, Landscaping + Floral Design ED 508-627-8366 508-627-3036 Fax: 508-627-7855 info@donaromas.com donaromas.com Island Ambiance At Studioshop 99 Dukes Co. Ave., OB 774-563-0824 islandambiance@yahoo.com island-ambiance.com Morrice Florist, Inc. 149 State Road, VH 508-693-0392 emily@morriceflorist.com morriceflorist.com Zinnias 4 U 343 State Rd., WT 508-364-3409 zinnias4u@gmail.com WEDDING & MARRIAGE OFFICIANTS John S. Alley, Justice of the Peace State Road, WT 508-693-2950 alleys@vineyard.net WEDDINGS

David Welch First Congregational Church of West Tisbury - Rev. Cathlin Baker PO Box 3000, PMB 3111, State Road, WT 508-693-2842 Fax: 508-693-8671 wtiscong@comcast.net wtcongregationalchurch.org Laura B. Johnston, Justice of the Peace 5 Troy St., OB 508-693-8170 clerkgirl@verizon.net James S. Pringle, Justice of the Peace 125 Clover Hill Drive, VH 508-693-3224 pringlemv@gmail.com Vows on the Vineyard Island Wide MV 617-943-9648 info@vowsonthevineyard.com vowsonthevineyard.com WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS See Photographers page 80. WEDDING PLANNERS & CONSULTANTS B. Edelin Event Planning PO Box 1541, 115 Pondview Drive, OB 617-480-7828 Fax: 508-693-0080 bedelin@aol.com bedelinevents.com Blue Lane Events PO Box 1324, OB 508-687-2688 info@bluelaneevents.com bluelaneevents.com KG Events & Design 12 N. Water St., ED 774-549-9946 office@kgeventsdesign.com kgeventsdesign.com My Vineyard Elopement & Weddings 455 State Rd., #185, VH 508-693-1706 Jackie@myvineyardconcierge.com MyVineyardElopement.com Plan It Martha's Vineyard + Nantucket ED 774-310-1242 events@planitmv.com planitmv.com Vows on the Vineyards Island Wide MV 617-943-9648 info@vowsonthevineyard.com vowsonthevineyard.com WEDDING INVITATIONS Martha’s Vineyard Calligraphy PO Box 1531, VH 508-693-1798 marthasvineyardcalligraphy@gmail.com marthasvineyardcalligraphy.blogspot.com WEDDING SERVICES Dottie's Potties 15 Merchants Ct., VH 508-693-1135 Fax: 508-696-0970 MacielAndSonsInc@gmail.com DottiesPotties.org Michael and Sons Luxury Mobile Restrooms PO Box 2649, OB 508-696-0725 luxuryrestrooms@yahoo.com Seaside Celebrations Tent & Party Rentals PO Box 2775, VH 508-693-0556 Fax 508-693-7380 info@seasidecelebrations.com seasidecelebrations.com Tilton Rental 147 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, VH 508-693-9173 tiltontents@verizon.net tiltontents.com continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 89 WEDDINGS

WEDDING SERVICES continued Vineyard Selfies PO Box 1389, VH 508-889-6115 Fax 508-696-5257 vineyardselfies@gmail.com vineyardselfies.com WeddingsMV.com PO Box 4500, VH 713-825-5190 info@weddingsmv.com weddingsmv.com WEDDING TRANSPORTATION See Limousine and Car Service page 19. WEDDING VENUES Ashley Inn 129 Main St., ED 508-627-9655 relax@ashleyinn.net ashleyinn.net Beach Plum Inn 50 Beach Plum Lane, Menemsha 508-645-9454 events@beachpluminn.com beachpluminn.com Captain Flanders House 440 North Rd., Chilmark 508-645-3123 mail@captainflandersinn.com captainflandersinn.com Duck Inn 10 Duck Pond Way, Aquinnah 508-645-9018 duckinnonmv.com First Congregational Church of West Tisbury State Road, WT 508-693-2842 wtiscong@comcast.net wtcongregationalchurch.org Grace Episcopal Church Corner of William St. & Woodlawn Ave. PO Box 1197, VH 508-693-0332 parishadmin@graceepiscopalmv.org www.graceepiscopalmv.org Harbor View Hotel 131 N. Water St., ED 508-627-7000 877-249-5925 harborviewhotel.com See our ad page 35. Isabelle’s Beach House 83 Seaview Ave., OB 508-693-3955 800-674-3129 isabellesbeachhouse@yahoo.com isabellesbeachhouse.com Island Alpaca Company 1 Head of the Pond Road, OB Ph/Fax 508-693-5554 info@islandalpaca.com islandalpaca.com/weddings.php See our ad page 99. Island Inn 30 Island Inn Rd., OB 508-693-2002 800-863-8415 islandinn.com See our ad page 39. 90 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Lambert’s Cove Inn, Farm & Restaurant Lambert’s Cove Rd., WT 800-535-0272 hello@lambertscoveinn.com lambertscoveinn.com L’etoile 22 North Water St., ED 508-627-5187 letoilemv@gmail.com letoile.net Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society 35 Panhandle Rd., PO Box 73 WT 508-693-9549 Fax: 508-693-5144 admin@mvasmv.org marthasvineyardagriculturalsociety.org Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center 130 Center St VH 508-693-0745 mvhc.us Martha’s Vineyard Museum – East Chop & Edgartown Lighthouses 508-627-4441 info@mvmuseum.org mvmuseum.org Menemsha Inn & Cottages 12 Menemsha Inn Rd., Menemsha 508-645-2521 info@innsatmenemsha.com menemshainn.com The Tabernacle Oak Bluffs 508-693-0525 programs@mvcma.org mvcma.org Tashmoo Spring Building 400 West Spring St., VH 508-693-3187 springbuildingmv@tisburyma.gov Trinity United Methodist Worship Center (UMC-MV) 40 Trinity Park, OB 508-693-4424 umcmvoffice@comcast.net umc-mv.org Vineyard Harbor Motel 60 Beach Rd., VH 508-693-3334 info@vineyardharbormotel.us vineyardharbormotel.us See our ad page 40. Vineyard Haven Yacht Club 45 Owen Little Way, VH 508-693-3080 vhyc.org Vineyard Trust: Representing The Dr. Daniel Fisher House - Main St., ED The Grange (Old Agricultural Hall) State Road, WT The Old Whaling Church - 89 Main St., ED Union Chapel - 55 Narragansett Ave., OB 508-627-4440 mvpreservation.org/weddings Winnetu Oceanside Resort at South Beach 31 Dunes Rd., ED 508-310-1733 winnetu.com WEDDINGS

The anINSd OUTS of Planning an Island Wedding W hile the Island makes for a beautiful backdrop, it can also be a logistically challenging location to host a special event. But the help of some extra considerations, and a few of the following insider tips can make it easier. Over-Communicate the Details Chances are many of your guests will have limited knowledge of all the travel options to get to the Island, and once here, how to get around. You’ll want to thoroughly communicate what your guests can do in advance to be prepared. Make sure to have a detailed wedding website or information card in your invitation, and refer them to mvy.com/gettinghere for a breakdown of the various travel options year round. Plan in Advance Especially for a summer or early autumn wedding. Accommodations and ferry reservations book up quickly this time of year, so its best to encourage your guests to book both as early as possible. You’ll find more flexibility, availability and better price points for all your wedding plans if you consider a spring, fall or winter wedding. With fewer crowds, your guests will find everything easier to enjoy, including our temperate climate. When it comes to lodging, keep in mind that there is not an endless selection of large hotels. The hotels that can accommodate the most guests include The Winnetu Oceanside Resort, The Harborside Inn, Edgar Hotel and the Harbor View Hotel in Edgartown; the Mansion House in Vineyard Haven, and Summer Camp in Oak Bluffs. Other smaller hotels, like the Hob Knob Hotel and Nobnocket Inn provide a more intimate setting and can be bought out exclusively for your guests. Another popular option for housing big groups is to rent a private home. Island realtors are always happy to help, and short term rental options are available. David Welch Hire a Local Wedding Planner Given the nuances of the Island and the special considerations involved in planning a Martha’s Vineyard wedding, you may want to consider hiring a local wedding planner. An incredibly organized and well conected wedding planner, oaded with local knowledge sure your wedding goes off without a hitch! Visit mvy.com/weddings for a comprehensive guide to get you started! 2020 -21 Travel Guide 91 WEDDINGS

MEETING & EVENT PLANNING LA Brown W hile Martha’s Vineyard may be famous as a destination for play, the natural beauty of Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect backdrop for your corporate retreat, special event, class or family reunion and more! And the good news is, there’s an event experience to fit nearly every budget. As a 4-season destination, Martha’s Vineyard offers one-of-a-kind experiences that make your special event or meeting memorable. With easy access from Boston, Providence, Hartford, New York City and Washington D.C., and every technology and support already on the Island, your event is sure to be like no other! mvy.com/events Concierge Services: Bidde Takk Travel PO Box 501 OB 617-774-7195 jill@biddetakktravel.com biddetakktravel.com Custom Trip - Personalized Trip Planning Services Island-Wide, MV 801-448-3756 mytrip@customtrip.org customtrip.org My Vineyard Concierge & Events 455 State Road #185 VH 508-693-1706 jackie@myvineyardconcierge.com MyVineyardConcierge.com Event Planners: B.Edelin Event Planning PO Box 1541 115 Pondview Drive OB 617-480-7828 Fax 508-693-0080 bedelin@aol.com bedelinevents.com Blue Lane Events PO Box 1324, OB 508-687-2688 info@bluelaneevents.com bluelaneevents.com KG Events & Design 12 North Water St. ED 774-549-9946 office@kgeventsdesign.com kgeventsdesign.com Nicole Friedler 92 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

Location MEETING & EVENT VENUES Town Phone Web America Legion Post VH 508-693-9257 None Ashley Inn Beach Plum Inn & Restaurant Edgartown Library Farm Neck ED 508-627-9655 ashleyinn.net MN 508-645-9454 beachpluminn.com ED 508-627-4221 edgartownlibrary.org OB 508-693-3560 farmneck.net Grange Hall Theater WT 508-627-4440 mvpreservation.org Harbor View Hotel Harborside Inn Capacity 98 25 20-250 100 25-185 First Congregational WT 508-693-2842 wtcongregationalchurch.org Sanctuary: 150 Church of West Tisbury Parish House: 50 125 ED 508-627-7000 harborviewhotel.com Edgartown Rm: 200 Menemsha Rm: 50, Chilmark Rm: 60 ED 508-627-4321 theharborsideinn.com Meetings: 30 Events: 100 Homeport Restaurant MN 508-645-2679 homeportmv.com Island Inn 20-150 Island Alpaca Farm OB 508-693-5554 islandalpaca.com/weddings.php Outdoor: 250 OB 508-693-2002 IslandInn.com Nantucket Rm: 120-200 Katama Rm: 30-60 Lambert’s Cove Inn, WT 800-535-0272 lambertscoveinn.com Farm& Restaurant Martha’s Vineyard Agricultural Society Martha’s Vineyard Museum Menemsha Inn MV Hebrew Center WT 508-693-9549 marthasvineyard agriculturalsociety.org VH 508-627-4441 mvmuseum.org CH 508-645-2521 menemshainn.com VH 508-693-0745 mvhc.us OB 508-693-9433 oakbluffslibrary.org Meetings: 50 Events: 250 20-250 MV Performing Arts Center OB 508-693-1033 mvrhs.org/performing-arts Oak Bluffs Library Steamship Authority The Loft ED 508-627-4440 mvpreservation.org VH 508-693-9130 steamshipauthority.com 1st Rm: 150, 2nd Rm: 150 791 1st Rm: 16 2nd Rm: 68 Ocean View Restaurant OB 508-693-2207 oceanviewrestaurantmv.com 5-180 OldWhaling Church The Barn, Bowl & Bistro OB 508-696-9800 thebarnmv.com OB 508-696-3000 loftob.com Trinity United Methodist OB 508-693-4424 umc-mv.org Union Chapel OB 508-627-4440 mvpreservation.org Vineyard Harbor Motel VH 508-693-3334 vineyardharbormotel.us Vineyard Haven Library VH 508-696-4211 vhlibrary.org West Tisbury Library WT 508-693-3366 westtisburylibrary.org Winnetu Oceanside Resort ED 508-310-7823 winnetu.com 470 25 12-275 120-400 70 400 80 1st Rm: 10, 2nd Rm: 50 1st Rm: 6 2nd Rm: 10 From 8 to 145 To see more Event & Meeting venues visit mvy.com/events 2020 -21 Travel Guide Indoor: 80 Outdoor: 250 100-1667 93 MEETING & EVENT PLANNING

The West Chop Lighthouse Peter Simon 94 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

The Gay Head Lighthouse Michael Blanchard/The Crossroads Gallery mvy.com/lighthouses T he five lighthouses on the Island of Martha’s Vineyard represent the most diverse group in a small, contained area in the country, according to lighthouse buffs. All of the lighthouses look out over Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound, and over the entrance to Edgartown Harbor and Cape Poge. The West Chop Lighthouse was the Island’s last manned light. The lighthouse was built in 1817, and in 1838 the wooden building was replaced by the present brick structure. It was moved back from the edge of the 60-foot-high bluff in 1848 and again in 1891. In recent times, the small caretaker’s cottage at its foot has been occupied by Coast Guard personnel and is not open to the public. Vineyard Haven’s harbor has been recognized as a port of protection since 1645, and for 300 years it was one of the most important ports on the Atlantic coast. Originally called "Holmes Hole," it acquired the name Vineyard Haven in 1871. The East Chop Lighthouse in Oak Bluffs stands on the site of one of the first telegraph signals, set up in 1828. Signals from Nantucket were received here and relayed on to Woods Hole, Bournedale, South Plymouth, Duxbury, Marshfield, and Dorchester Heights. In the mid-1800s, Captain Silas Daggett built a privately owned lighthouse on East Chop. It was funded by local merchants who sailed in the area and by some of the ships passing through. Many, however, refused to pay a fee after they arrived safely in port. In 1875, the U.S. government bought the lighthouse and its land for $6,000 and the present cast-iron structure was built on the cliff 79 feet above the sea. Until 1988, when it was painted white, the East Chop Light was fondly called the Chocolate Lighthouse, for its brown-red color. These lighthouses were beacons in history as well as in navigation, for Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound once saw more ships sail through them than any other place in the world except the English Channel. The opening of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914, as well as local weather conditions, changed this. The original Edgartown Lighthouse was built in 1828, on a small man-made continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 95 LIGHTHOUSES

The East Chop Lighthouse LA Brown island in the Edgartown harbor. An Act of Congress allocated money to build it 1/4 mile from shore. Later, $5,500 was appropriated to complete the project and Seth Vincent was paid $80 for a right of way to the tower. For the first year, the only way to get to the light was by boat, but another $2,500 was allocated to build a foot bridge. The first structure was replaced in 1938 by one that was rafted to the Vineyard from Ipswich. Although the new light was placed on the original site, sand had filled in the area between the island and the mainland, and the current Edgartown Lighthouse stands on shore. The Island sits in treacherous seas, with one tide coming in from Boston, affecting the south side of the Vineyard, and another from Rhode Island, affecting the north shore. There are reefs, rocks, and shoals, and the infamous Devil’s Bridge off Aquinnah, which wrecked the steamship The City of Columbus on January 18, 1884, with the loss of 120 crew and passengers in the icy waters. The Gay Head Lighthouse has always The Cape Poge Lighthouse Peter Simon 96 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce been perilously close to the ever-eroding cliffs. The red brick light was built in 1844 to replace a wooden tower authorized by President John Quincy Adams. In 1856, the marvelous Fresnel lens with its 1,009 prisms was installed, after having been proudly exhibited at the World’s Fair in Paris. It is now LIGHTHOUSES

Gayheadlight.org preserved at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum in Vineyard Haven. The Gay Head Lighthouse is maintained by the town of Aquinnah. Visit Gayheadlight.org for tours and information. In May 2015, the Gay Head Lighthouse (above) was successfully moved 129 feet away from eroding cliffs, buying at least 150 years before erosion may require another move inland. The 400-ton tower survived the delicate move without a single crack. For more information and to watch the fascinating video of the move visit GayHeadLight.org The Cape Poge Lighthouse is by far the Island’s most remote, built in 1801 when an Act of Congress appropriated $2,000 for it. A 4-acre site was purchased for $36 from Marshal Jenkins, Martin Pease, and Joseph Huxboro. The original lighthouse was made of wood and had a small caretaker’s cottage. By 1838, the building was destroyed by the ravaging sea and rebuilt farther inland. It lasted only 50 years before the sea again claimed it and it was rebuilt, with a change from reflector lamps to red and white revolving prisms. The sea would not be denied, and reclaimed the lighthouse in 1892. It was rebuilt as a 33-foot-tall tower that lasted only another 35 years. The present white wooden structure was built in 1922, 55 feet high with a light visible for a distance of 12 miles. In 1985 it gained the distinction of being the first entire lighthouse to be moved by helicopter; in 1997 the lantern was again moved by helicopter for repairs. The lighthouse’s present site is 300 feet from the ever-hungry sea. All of the Island’s lighthouses, except the Cape Poge Lighthouse, are easily accessible by road, though the West Chop Lighthouse is not open to the public. I The Trustees, 508-627-3599, offer tours of the Cape Poge Lighthouse. I The Martha’s Vineyard Museum, 508-627-4441, has information about the East Chop Lighthouse and Edgartown Lighthouse. I The Town of Aquinnah, 508-645-2300, has information about the Gay Head Lighthouse. The Gay Head Lighthouse Peter Simon The Edgartown Lighthouse Peter Simon 2020 -21 Travel Guide 97 LIGHTHOUSES

Island Alpaca 98 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

FARM VISITS • GIFT SHOP GIFT Marnely Murray H ave you ever milked a cow? Or gathered still-warm eggs from a hen house? Or seen how wool from sheep is spun into yarn? Martha’s Vineyard offers affordable, family-fun, educational activities and opportunities to learn about the production of food and agricultural products and the Island’s long and proud farming heritage. Activities include hayrides, corn mazes, pick-your-own operations, farm stands, tours, farm chores, horseback riding and the Agricultural Fair in August. mvy.com/farms Down Island Farm | MV Sea Salt 280 Takemmy Path VH 508-560-3315 downislandfarm@gmail.com mvseasalt.com Island Alpaca Company 1 Head of Pond Rd, OB Ph/Fax: 508-693-5554 info@islandalpaca.com islandalpaca.com See our ad this page. Morning Glory Farm 290 West Tisbury Road, ED 508-627-9003 Fax: 508-627-3955 morninggloryfarm@verizon.net morninggloryfarm.com Native Earth Teaching Farm 94 North Road, CH 508-645-3304 nativeearthteachingfarm.org The Trustees - The Farm Institute PO Box 2106, VH 508-693-7662 islands@thetrustees.org thetrustees.org/MV See our ad page 20. To see an interactive map of all farms visit mvy.com/farms OPEN 7 DAYS 1 HEAD OF THE POND RD • OAK BLUFFS 693.5554 508.69 1 HEAD OF THE POND RD • O 2020 -21 Travel Guide 99 508.693.5554 ALPACA-FUN.com.co ALP ALPACA YOGA ALPACA OG DISCOVERY ALPACA COV RY BEACH STROLLS PROGRAM PROGRAM WEDDINGS BIRTHDAY WALK & TALK ALPACA PARTIES ALPACA PARTIES WALK & TALK WEDDINGS BIRTHDAY T SHOP AWARD-WINNING ALPACA FOR SALE ALPACA FO AWARD-WI OR SALE N FARMS © Isabella Gillies

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Charlie Utz mvy.com/re PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Glenn E Johnson Caretaking PO Box 489 WT 508-693-6365 glenn@mvcaretaker.com mvcaretaker.com Harborside Management PO Box 1318, 3 Mariners Landing, ED 508-627-3337 harborsidemgmt@gmail.com Island Property Services PO Box 1464, OB 508-338-2653 mvyips@gmail.com islandpropertyservices.net Johnson Plumbing, Heating & Caretaking PO Box 801, ED 508-693-8472 johnsonphcinc@gmail.com O’Brien Property Management, Inc. PO Box 2485, VH 508-696-9883 obrien56@verizon.net Osprey Home Watch, Inc. - Licensed, Bonded, Insured PO Box 146 OB 214-697-2404 508-560-0273 Info@OspreyHomeWatch.com OspreyHomeWatch.com Pride Home Solutions LLC PO Box 725, ED 774-549-5913 774-563-9537 ppcmv1@gmail.com REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS Martha’s Vineyard Appraisal PO Box 1025 ED 508-627-5121 Fax 508-338-7954 mvappraisal@comcast.net Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate Appraisals PO Box 1201, ED 508-627-4737 Cell: 508-292-9305 mvre@comcast.net mvreappraisal.com REAL ESTATE PUBLICATIONS Real Estate Guide for Martha's Vineyard 107 Beach Road, #105, VH 508-693-2367 Fax: 508-693-0068 realestateguide@earthlink.net realestateguidemv.com REAL ESTATE RENTALS / VACATION RENTALS Coldwell Banker Landmarks Rentals 15 Church St., PO Box 817, VH 508-693-6866 Fax: 508-693-9716 info@mvlandmarks.com mvlandmarks.com Island Home Realty 97B Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-9100 jojo@marthasrealestate.com marthasrealestate.com M.V. Sales and Rentals 1 Head of the Pond Rd., VH 508-423-1443 Fax: 508-693-5554 barbararonchetti@verizon.net mvsalesandrentals.com Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate 31N Summer Street, ED 508-627-7890 Fax: 508-627-4976 info@mvyre.com mvyre.com See our ad page 103 continued 2020 -21 Travel Guide 101 REAL ESTATE

Charlie Utz REAL ESTATE RENTALS / VACATION RENTALS continued Martha’s Vineyard Rentals 13 Beach St. Ext., #8, VH 508-687-1111 info@marthasvineyardrentals.org marthasvineyardrentals.org Martha’s Vineyard Seacoast Properties 261 Upper Main St., ED 508-627-9201 Fax: 508-627-4140 rentals@mvseacoast.com mvseacoast.com Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Rentals and Real Estate Sales Inc 107 Beach Road, VH 508-693-7711 info@mvvacationrentals.com mvvacationrentals.com Ocean Park Realty - Rentals 69 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-3037 Fax: 508-696-5418 oprentals@vineyard.net oceanparkrentals.com Sandcastle Realty 256 Edgartown Road, ED 508-627-5665 Fax: 508-627-8499 rent@sandcastlemv.com sandcastlemv.com 102 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Sandpiper Rentals Inc 62 Winter Street, PO Box 5006, ED 508-627-6070 Fax: 774-549-9437 rent@sandpiperrental.com sandpiperrental.com Vacasa PO Box 1699, VH 508-298-3386 info@vacasa.com vacasa.com/usa/Massachusetts/MarthasVineyard WeNeedaVacation.com 774-323-3911 info@weneedavacation.com weneedavacation.com/Marthas-Vineyard/Va cation-Rentals/ REAL ESTATE SALES Anchor Realty of Martha’s Vineyard 41 Circuit Ave., OB 508-696-7777 Fax: 508-338-2377 lisa@anchorrealtymv.com anchorrealtymv.com Carroll & Vincent Real Estate 9 Green Ave., ED 508-627-4080 Fax: 508-627-7407 candv1@comcast.net carrollandvincent.com continued REAL ESTATE

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Charlie Utz REAL ESTATE SALES continued Coldwell Banker Landmarks Real Estate 15 Church Street, VH 508-693-6866 Fax: 508-693-9716 sales@mvlandmarks.com mvlandmarks.com Conroy & Company Real Estate 6 State Road, CH 508-645-3533 Fax: 508-645-2485 conroy@conroymv.com conroymv.com Feiner Real Estate 80 Beach Plum Lane, MN 508-645-2658 Fax: 508-645-3588 feinerrealestate@mvre.com mvre.com Flanders Up-Island Real Estate PO Box 59, CH 508-645-2632 Fax: 508-645-3346 flandersre@flandersrealestate.net flandersrealestate.net The Island Group PO Box 1263, ED 508-627-0514 508-333-3078 Fax: 508-627-7496 islegrp@gmail.com theislandgroup.com Island Real Estate 107 Beach Road, Suite 203, VH 508-693-4800 Fax: 508-693-7540 sales@islandrealestatemv.com islandrealestatemv.com 104 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Kendall & Kendall Real Estate 33 Pilot Hill Lane, VH 508-560-0344 508-693-0829 Fax: 508-693-6701 kendall@vineyard.net kendallmarthasvineyard.com LandVest MV 19 South Summer St., ED 508-627-3757 info@mvlandvest.com mvlandvest.com Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate 31 N Summer Street, ED 508-627-7890 Fax: 508-627-4976 info@mvyre.com mvyre.com See our ad page 103. Martha’s Vineyard Seacoast Properties 261 Upper Main Street, ED 508-627-9201 Fax: 508-627-4140 sales@mvseacoast.com mvseacoast.com MVY Broker - Suzanne Lanzone & Daughters, LLC PO Box 363, ED 508-627-0702 mvybroker.com Ocean Park Realty Inc 69 Circuit Avenue, OB 508-693-4210 508-693-3037 Fax: 508-693-8992 alan@oceanparkmv.com oceanparkmv.com REAL ESTATE

Charlie Utz Karen M. Overtoom Real Estate 33 Scotchman's Bridge Lane, PO Box 841, WT 508-693-7832 Fax: 508-693-5751 sales@overtoommv.com overtoommv.com Point B Realty, LLC 19 Winter St., Nevin Square, ED 508-627-4567 Fax: 508-627-4567 info@pointbrealty.com pointbrealty.com RE/MAX on Island 79 Beach Road, Suite 23B, VH 508-696-3704 Fax: 508-858-5321 office@remax-onisland.com remax-onisland.com Sandpiper Realty Inc 60 Winter Street, ED 508-627-3737 info@sandpiperrealty.com sandpiperrealty.com Tea Lane Associates Beetlebung Corner, CH 508-645-2628 Fax: 508-645-3656 504 State Road, WT 508-696-9999 Fax: 508-696-9929 office@tealaneassociates.com tealaneassociates.com Viewpoints Real Estate PO Box 877, 71 Main Street, VH 508-693-0222 Fax: 508-693-5888 info@viewpointsmv.com viewpointsmv.com Vineyard Homes Realty PO Box 1071, VH 508-693-7066 vinhomes@gmail.com The Vineyard Life Brokered by eXp Realty 32 North Water Street, ED 774-549-9374 508-662-8204 info@thevineyardlife.com thevineyardlife.com Wallace and Co - Sotheby’s International Realty 1 North Water Street, ED 508-627-3313 info@wallacemv.com wallacemv.com REAL ESTATE - SCHOOLS Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors 508-957-4300 Fax: 508-771-0067 membership@cciaor.com cciaor.com 2020 -21 Travel Guide 105 REAL ESTATE

Spring Adventures Peter Simon As the thin layer of white topping Martha's Vineyard's clay cliffs slowly disappears under the early spring light, the Island emerges from winter with a variety of events. Newly painted storefronts and a bustling energy across the Island are a sure sign that Spring has arrived. From Aquinnah to Edgartown, there is no shortage of Spring happenings and many of our inns offer special rates, making this a perfect time for an Island getaway. Here's a sampling of some great events happening this spring on Martha's Vineyard! March 26-29, The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival A singular meet and mingle with filmmakers, actors and movie-lovers. April 25, Island Alpaca 12th Annual Shearing Day Celebration Tis the season for these photogenic and people-loving alpaca. May 1-10, Art Week MV A Celebration of the Arts! Nicole Friedler May 1, First Friday in Vineyard Haven An open house for island artists and artisans featuring food and music- free and open to all. May 8-9, Oyster Fest Eat local seafood, drink fine wine and classic brews, and groove to cool tunes for some really good salty fun! Charlie Utz 106 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce May 8-10, Pink & Green Weekend Kentucky Derby parties, a Main Street parade, an open house for retailers and an old-fashioned maypole dance are some of the highlights of this annual tradition that glows in a sea of pink and green Mother’s Day Weekend. June 1-7 Martha’s Vineyard Restaurant Week Attention all foodies, we can’t wait for you to taste what’s cooking! Restaurants all over the Island showcase their best dishes and their most delicious menu items, to entice guests such as yourself to dine out and try something new! A full line-up of Spring happenings can be found at mvy.com SEASONS

10FREE 1 Hit the beach! Most of Martha’s Vineyard’s stunning shoreline is free and open to the public, year-round. From the calmer waters of the northern shores to the rumbling surf of the south shores, there’s a beach for every type of visitor. 2 Max Bossman Meet our local vendo weekly markets. Martha’s Vineyard is home to hundreds of farmers, food purveyors and artists who grow, nurture, and create Island-made products. At the West Tisbury Farmer’s Market, you’ll find an abundance of local produce and Island-made food items. Open Saturdays 9am–12pm from mid-June to mid-September, and Wednesdays 9am–12pm in July and August, at the West Tisbury Grange Hall. The Vineyard Artisans Festival is a beloved summer activity that showcases the wares of more than 70 local artists, designers and craftsmen. The Festival returns every Sunday from 10am-2pm mid-June to late September and on Thursdays in July and L. A. Brown August at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury. The Oak Bluffs Open Market offers an ever-changing variety of locally grown produce, specialty foods, artisans and vintage dealers and runs Sundays from May - October. 3 4 Discover the adorable, iconic gingerbread cottages. They are a National Historic Landmark and look like something out of a storybook. Located a short walk from the Oak Bluffs harbor, and there’s no cost to explore. Jump off the famous JAWS Bridge. The movie JAWS was filmed on Martha’s Vineyard in 1974 but the references to the movie continue to prevail across the Island. The most famous landmark from the film is the JAWS bridge, where brave souls step up to the railing and jump into the cool ocean water below. Charlie Utz Summer Activities to Explore 5 6 Explore First Fridays in Vineyard Haven. Join locals and visitors alike in The Vineyard Haven Harbor Cultural District on the First Friday of each month May through October. This lively block party celebrates arts with a Main Street Art Walk where you can meet Island makers and shop local while also enjoying live music. Sunset Concert Series at the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association (MVCMA). The MVCMA hosts free Friday concerts at the Tabernacle green, home to the iconic gingerbread cottages. Enjoy live music by some of the Island’s most talented musicians. Charlie Utz 7 8 9 Free performances of The Vineyard Sound. The Vineyard Sound is an all-male college student acapella group that performs at various locations throughout the summer. Take advantage of endless free programming at local libraries. On Martha’s Vineyard, libraries are vibrant community centers that enrich the lives of all those who walk through their doors. With daily and weekly events, concerts, and classes across six libraries (one in each town!) you never know what you will learn and explore, all at no cost. Travel hundreds of acres of woods and walking trails. With endless stretches of scenic shoreline, rolling hills, expansive woodlands, and hundreds of miles of protected trails through the Island’s diverse landscape, there really is no better place to take a hike. Download the TrailsMV app for a complete list. 10 Browse our local art galleries. Most local art galleries are free and sevCharlie Utz eral offer free, weekly opening receptions. Check out Featherstone Center for the Arts year-round exhibitions, and well as on-going artist receptions at the Field and Granary Galleries in West Tisbury, and exhibit openings and live music at the Eisenhauer Gallery in Edgartown and the Louisa Gould Gallery in Vineyard Haven. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 107 SEASONS

Fall Fun Charlie Utz C ome the day after Labor Day and you can almost feel the Island let out an exhale as it welcomes the vibrant season of Autumn. The locals love the cooler temperatures and smaller crowds, and the slower tempo makes for more relaxing days to enjoy the Island’s most coveted areas and events, including: Martha’s Vineyard Wind Festival. Attention kite lovers of all ages! Come see kites of all kinds soar above the gazebo at Ocean Park in Oak Bluffs. Events include kite making and model sailboat racing for children, and kite flying and frisbee games for young and old. Martha’s Vineyard International Film Festival. Five days filled with food, conversations, and incredible films curated from around the world. Tivoli Day. This end-of-summer celebration has been going on for decades and is the place to get a good deal on a locally made product or a Martha’s Vineyard souvenir. Circuit Avenue in Oak Bluffs is closed to cars for the day, as vendors line the streets with their wares, musicians perform, and attendees savor their last taste of summer. The Martha’s Vineyard Derby. For more than seventy years “The Derby” has been a Vineyard fishing tradition that completely consumes local and visiting anglers alike. Participants vie for big prizes and many of them don’t sleep until they catch a winning fish. Martha’s Vineyard Craft Beer Festival. Enjoy your pick from 150 beers from 50 breweries under a big tent at Waban Park in Oak Bluffs. Sample your favorites and discover new brews. West Tisbury Farmers Market. Since 1974 the open air West Tisbury Farmers Market has been the go-to spot for the freshest food 108 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce around. In the fall the market pops up on Saturdays at the Grange Hall in West Tisbury and heads indoors at the Agricultural Hal in West Tisbury from October to December. The Art of Chocolate Festival. For decades Featherstone Center for the Arts, the Island’s year round art haven in Oak Bluffs, has celebrated all things chocolate. This tasty festival features two days of all out chocolate consumption. Enjoy the heavenly experience of sampling every morsel of chocolate in any form your heart desires. Vineyard Artisans Columbus Day Festival. The Vineyards Artisans resurrect their weekly summer festival especially for Columbus Day and it’s the ultimate destination for shopping local on Martha’s Vineyard. Meet the artists themselves and browse their impressive products including textiles, furniture, pottery, jewelry, art, photography and more. Martha’s Vineyard Food & Wine Festival. This four day food and wine event brings together the Island’s top culinary talents and beyond, along with world class winemakers, local farmers and discerning foodies for the ultimate taste of the Island experience. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary Fall Festival. This celebration of fall is a Vineyard tradition held the day after Thanksgiving and features hayrides, face painting, live music, food, wreath making, a weather station and crafts for kids, live animals, trail walk, and fun to be had by the whole family. SEASONS

Winter Wonderful If you love winter – the holidays, the coziness and the peace of Mother Nature – the Vineyard offers you all that and more, at prices you won’t believe! While seasonal shops are closed, many businesses are open year-round and to keep you busy, entertained and well fed. The holidays on Martha’s Vineyard are especially worth the trip – it’s a genuinely magical time full of old world charm. Enjoying the holidays. If you’re looking to experience a truly magical holiday season visit late November through December. With the stockings hung, trees decorated, and lights twinkling there is a peaceful charm that takes over the Island this time of year. Dozens of holiday inspired events and activities abound, and each town has special offerings, including the iconic Christmas in Edgartown festivities. What’s Open? Many hotels, inns and B&Bs stay open year-round and offer amazing rates. Restaurants continue to offer local fair, fun theme nights and pop-ups. For the arts lover be sure to check out Featherstone Center for the Arts, a year round arts center with galleries and exhibit spaces as well as classes and open studios. The Martha’s Vineyard Film Center shows amazing independent films, and the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse hosts live productions. The Martha’s Vineyard Museum hosts lectures and special events such as Pecha Kucha (20 slides in 20 seconds) and The Carnegie in Edgartown is open weekends with stunning exhibitions. Get Outdoors. Nature lovers are always in luck as the temperate climate encourages hiking our Photo by Peter Simon 2020 -21 Travel Guide 109 pristine trails, cycling and even combing the beaches for sea glass. Download the TrailsMV mobile app for a full listing of trails to enjoy. Get Running. If a faster pace is more your speed, you'll also enjoy the Island’s signature hiking trails for a run. For flatter, paved terrain along one of the most picturesque stretches of road consider a run from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown along Beach Road, offering breathtaking views on both sides. Serious runners might consider the MV 20 Miler and Amity Island Relay races over President’s Day weekend. The Island’s Manuel F. Correllus State Forest is another great option for paved trails, good for running, walking, cycling, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more in the center of Martha’s Vineyard. Watch the Birds. Throughout the year more than 300 species of birds inhabit the Island, including the European cuckoo, Blackburnian warbler, Magnolia warbler, Bay Breasted warbler, Canada warbler and the Black-throated blue warbler. One of the most magical birds to spot is the Snowy Owl, which frequents the south shoreline of the Island in the winter. During the warmer months enjoy a truly unique Guided Birding Tour with the Island’s own Robert Culbert of Nature Watch. Ride the Surf. Believe it or not Martha’s Vineyard has some great surf. Die hard surfers hit the south side of the Island at beaches like Squibnocket. While the surf here is inconsistent, as it is in most of the Atlantic, when it’s spot on it can be pretty epic. Seasoned Island surfers claim that when they get a good swell it can be world class. SEASONS

In 1874 a steam engine would attach to pasenger cars holding newly arrived travelers on the Oak Bluffs steamship wharf and make a short run to resorts in Katama. Photo courtesy Chris Baer 110 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

HISTORY Louis Pease Store, North Water Street, Edgartown Photo courtesy Martha’s Vineyard Historical Society mvy.com/history T he earth here tells the story erased elsewhere in New England. The famous Aquinnah Cliffs lay bare to geologists the history of the past hundred million years. Traveling the South Road to Aquinnah, one goes over low hills and valleys cut by streams that ran off melting glaciers at the end of the Ice Age. The first humans probably came here before the Vineyard was an island. It is thought that they arrived after the ice was gone, but before the melting glaciers in the north raised the sea level enough to separate Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket from the mainland. Native American camps that carbondate to 2270 B.C. have been uncovered on the Island. The Wampanoag aboriginal lands on the southwestern end of the Island, a 3,400-acre peninsula called Aquinnah. At present, there are over 1300 members listed on the Tribal rolls. Of these, approximately 300 reside on the island of Martha’s Vineyard; approximately 110 live in the town of Aquinnah. Legend surrounds the much later arrival of the first white men. Some believe Norsemen were here about 1000 A.D. In 1524, Verrazzano sailed past and named the island Louisa. Other explorers gave different names, but the one that stuck was given in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold, who named it for the wild grapes and for his eldest daughter. Within 40 years of It was a long trip in 1910 from Oak Bluffs to people have lived for thousands of years on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. “Wampanoag” means “People of the First Light.” Before Europeans renamed the island Martha’s Vineyard, it was called Noepe by the Wampanoag which means “land amid the waters.” Many Aquinnah Wampanoag still live on the Gay Head Lighthouse, but it was always a favorite summer excursion for Marion Cargill and her father, Walter John Cargill. Photo courtesy JoAnn Cargill Ewing. Gosnold’s visit, all of New England was being claimed and divided up by Europeans. Thomas Mayhew, a Bay Colony businessman, bought Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the Elizabeth Islands for 40 pounds. In 1642, the first white settlement on the Vineyard was established at Great Harbour, now Edgartown, under the leadership continued on next page 2020 -21 Travel Guide 111

The Steamer Wharf in Oak Bluffs circa 1870 Photo courtesy Chris Baer of Thomas Mayhew, Jr. The ordained pastor of his flock, this young man, by example and precept, instituted a policy of respect and fair dealing with the natives that was unequaled anywhere. One of the first Mayhew rulings was that no land be taken from the Wampanoags without consent and fair payment. From this time on, the colonial settlers and the Wampanoags lived without the terror and bloodshed that marked other areas in American history. Within a few years, a congregation of “Praying Indians” was established at what is still known as Christiantown. The Island also acted as a safe haven for people of African descent. One of the earliest mentions of African home ownership on-Island was in the 1763 will of a Wampanoag man named Elisha Amos. The will, 1/272 Dukes County Probate, provides that his “beloved wife Rebecca” receive livestock and his house for as long as she lived. Rebecca Amos was an enslaved woman origi112 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce nally from Guinea, West Africa, who survived the cruel journey of the Middle Atlantic Passage. The described house was located about five miles from the farm of her enslaver, Colonel Cornelius Bassett, in Chilmark, where she co-resided until she regained freedom upon his death in 1779. The abolition of slavery in 1783 and the egalitarian nature of the whaling industry have made Martha’s Vineyard a nurturing place where all people have owned land and successfully built strong, supportive, and closelyknit communities. This colonial period Summer revival meeting in the MVCMA, c.1870. Photo courtesy Martha’s Vineyard Museum was marked by prosperity as well as peace. The sea provided fish for both export and Island use, and the Wampanoags taught the settlers to capture whales and tow them ashore to boil out the oil. Farms were productive as well; in 1720, butter and cheese were being exported by the shipload. The American Revolution, however, brought hardships to the Vineyard. Despite the Island’s declared neutrality, the people rallied to the Patriot cause and formed companies to defend their homeland. HISTORY

HISTORY The swordfish fleet at home in Menemsha Basin in the 1940s. Photo courtesy Everett H. Poole. With their long heritage of following the sea, Vineyarders served effectively in various maritime operations. Vineyarders, of course, knew that they could do little to resist a British invasion of the Island, and their worst fears were confirmed on September 10, 1778, when a British fleet of 40 ships sailed into Vineyard Haven harbor. Within a few days, the British raiders had burned many Island vessels and removed more than 10,000 sheep and 300 cattle from the Vineyard. The raid was an economic blow that affected Island life for more than a generation. The whaling industry did not make a real recovery until the early 1820s, when many of the mariners built their beautiful homes in Edgartown. The Civil War brought the end to the Golden Age of Whaling. Ships on the high seas were captured by the Confederate navy, while others were bottled up in the harbors. Either way, it meant financial ruin for the ship owners and the Island. A new industry was “God-sent” in a very literal way. In 1835, the Edgartown Methodists held a camp meeting in an oak grove high on the bluffs at the northern end of the town. The worshippers and their preachers lived in nine improvised tents and the speaker’s platform was made of driftwood. The camp meeting became a yearly affair and one of rapidly growing popularity. Many found the sea bathing and the lovely surroundings as uplifting as the call to repent. The Methodist Campground meetings were the catalysts that transformed the Island from a simple farming community into an internationally known seaside resort. Many who came for a week or two eventually rented houses and later became property owners – a pattern that still occurs today. Summer visitors become seasonal or, as in the case of many writers and artists, yearround residents. These people, along with the many who retire to the Vineyard, bring the world to the Island much as the far-traveled captains did in the great days of whaling. Legacy Be Part of History! mation and Be Part of ficial website for the e inform Plymouth 400 C the official websff visit Plymouth40 a calendar of eve mation and History! 400inc.org , vents, please calendar of events, please h400inc.org, Commemoration. site for the Plymouth 400 Commemoration. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 113

24Hours In EDGARTOWN E tination for families and people looking to explore New England life, beaches, and fun. To arrive in Edgartown, you can take the direct Falmouth Ferry, that goes from June to September, or the yearround Steamship Authority Ferry that enters through either Vineyard Haven or Oak Bluffs. If arriving into any of the other towns, a quick hop on the bus or a taxi will get you to Edgartown in minutes. Assuming you’ve arrived early morning, our first suggestions will be where to get a great breakfast! From diners to cafes, waterfront to Main Street, you’ll have plenty of choices of freshly made, locally sourced and specialty items to choose from. After breakfast, you’re ready to explore the town with a historical tour of Edgartown or, if you’re a JAWS fan, an Amity Tour that will have you reliving the movie all over again! You’ll definitely want to climb to the top of the Edgartown Lighthouse and have your breath taken away with the view! If you need a bit of adventure, we suggest a Charlie Utz Cape Poge Lighthouse Tour, including a stroll through the Mytoi Gardens on Chappaquiddick. The Trustees, a Massachusetts conservation group, offers family-friendly lighthouse, kayak, and seaside exploration tours on a daily basis Memorial Day through Columbus Day. You don't even need to bring a car to Chappaquiddick – they offer complimentary van pickup for guided tour participants on the Chappy side of the Chappy Ferry! Call 508.627.3599 for more information and to book your reservation. You might also enjoy a bike ride out to South Beach, otherwise known as Katama. This 6-mileround trip brings you to the spectacular wide, wind-swept beach, perfect for walking or jumping in the surf. Be sure to make time for a stroll downtown for some one-ofa-kind, local shopping. Handmade jewelry, clothing, antiques, eyewear, books and so much more await. Once you’ve walked around, explored, and shopped to your heart’s content, you might be hungry for an early dinner - depending on what ferry you’re taking back to the mainland, you might have time for dessert! Dining options include harbor side and Main Street, as well as some gems found just off Main Street. Nearly all offer items for specialty diets as well as plenty of locally sourced foods. No matter what you do in Edgartown - whether you follow our 24 Hour Itinerary of Edgartown or just decide to lay on Fuller Street Beach for the entire 24 hours, we know you’ll have a fabulous time! 114 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce David Welch ITINERARY

Hours24In OAK BLUFFS T here’s a good chance if you’re arriving to Martha’s Vineyard during the summer months that you could be coming straight into Oak Bluffs, or “OB.” The Steamship Authority operates seasonal ferry service from Woods Hole, as well as the Island Queen from Falmouth, the Sea Streak from New Bedford and New York, and the Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry from Rhode Island. Oak Bluffs is a colorful town with a ton of history and lots of action. If you’re only able to stay for a day, here’s what not to miss. All within walking distance from the ferry slips. A stroll along Oak Bluffs harbor When you step off the boat in Oak Bluffs harbor, you’ll be immediately greeted with dining options, so stop at one of our local cafes or diners for a great breakfast. Continue up Circuit Avenue Circuit Avenue is Oak Bluffs’ equivalent to Main Street and it’s lined with shops, restaurants and attractions. If you’re travelling with kids, you might want to ride the Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country. Its horses were hand carved in New York City in 1876. This historic landmark is open daily during the summer, and on weekends in the spring and fall. Kids of all ages will enjoy grabbing for the brass ring! Explore the renowned Gingerbread Cottages a quaint cluster of colorful and whimsical cottages that was originally settled as a Methodist camp site. Beginning in 1835, annual summer camp meetings of Methodist church groups would congregate here in Photos by Charlie Utz 2020 -21 Travel Guide 115 communal tents which eventually gave way to wooden cottages. Take a stroll through and admire the uniqueness of the houses, the bright colors, and architectural detail and charm, as well as the Tabernacle, an open-air steel structure which hosts weekly concerts and events. Walk along Ocean Park a charming oceanfront park surrounded by Victorian mansions and gingerbread houses. The Park features a bandstand which holds weekly band concerts during the summer and is perfect for picnics, playing Frisbee or flying kites. If you’re feeling ambitious, grab some bikes and ride along the ocean between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown for stunning views and a chance to go for a kayak adventure or just jump into the surf. The best bites and sips along the way There are wonderful options for dining in Oak Bluffs, including waterfront, an award-winning micro brewery, award winning chowder, seafood, Thai, Mexican-style and even slices to go. If you’re craving a sweet treat, you’ll love the chocolate, fudge and ice cream shops. Music lovers will enjoy several spots that serve lunch and dinner as well as nightly live music and late-night entertainment. We know your 24 hours in Oak Bluffs will give you a lifetime of memories to enjoy! ITINERARY

24Hours In VINEYARD HAVEN Peter Simon V ineyard Haven, a harbor-side village in the town of Tisbury, is the year-round port for the Steamship Authority ferry service. When you disembark the ferry, you’ll step into a vibrant Cultural District that includes a beautiful waterfront, woode shipbuilding, a state-of-the-art museum, theaters, art studios, galleries and so much more! We suggest you start your day with a great breakfast. There are lots of choices within a short walk of the ferry terminal and you’ll have your choice from waterfront to Main Street, diners and cafes, all of which offer locally sourced and specialty options. Next, make a stop at the Chamber of Commerce information center and pick up a Cultural District map to use throughout the day. Now you’re ready to explore Vineyard Haven Daniel Rodrigues and all it has to offer! Start with a walk down historic Williams Street and check out beautifully preserved whaling captains’ and merchants’ homes. Comb the beach at Owen Park, or enjoy a longer walk or bicycle ride around West Chop for gorgeous views of the Vineyard Sound. 116 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce Make your way back to Main Street, and the bevy of small side streets that are home to fabulous oneof-a-kind shops, galleries and eateries. In this heart of the Cultural District is a density of creative businesses, from a historic playhouse, several artists’ studios and galleries, wooden ship building, film, music, fashion, architecture and home design. For a sweet treat, stop in to one of many ice cream shops that specialize in small batch choices with so much variety of flavors you may have to have two scoops! Next make your way to the new Martha’s Vineyard Museum located on Lagoon Pond Road, overlooking the Vineyard Haven Harbor. This state-of-the-art museum will inspire all people to discover, explore, and strengthen your connections to the Island and its diverse heritage. You’ll enjoy interactive exhibitions, magnificent displays, concerts, talks and so much more, so give yourself time to explore! The Museum is open yearround, but please visit the website for hours, events and general information mvmuseum.org. Whether dining, shopping or enjoying the natural beauty, we know you’ll have a fantastic day! ITINERARY

The Essense of Up-Island any people don’t realize just how big, and just how rural, Martha’s Vineyard really is, particularly the western side, known to locals as “up-Island.” Up-Island boasts a slower pace coupled with the beautiful scenery of West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah. Here’s a few of our favorite up-Island things to do, see, and eat. Charlie Utz District that includes clay cliffs, a small gathering of shops and eateries operated by members of the Wampanoag Tribe, a Cultural Center depicting the history and contributions of Town members, a stunning public beach and a historic red brick lighthouse that is open to the public Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Menemsha is a small, classic New England fishing village located in the town of Chilmark. Featured in the movie JAWS, it retains its authenticity with a line of fishing boats, rustic fresh fish markets with prepared foods enjoyed harborside, and a small beach most popular for a summer sunset over an unobstructed section of the Vineyard Sound, making for one of the best sunsets on the east coast. Be sure to grab a lobster dinner or some clam chowder at one of the local fish markets, and don’t forget to bring your favorite beverage with you, as Chilmark is a dry town, but allows for BYOB. Peter Simon Peter Simon The Allen Farm. Martha’s Vineyard’s oldest continuously working family farm, the Allen Farm in Chilmark’s made up of 100 acres of rolling pastures and meadows outlined by historic stonewalls, overlooking Chilmark Pond and the Atlantic Ocean. The Farm has always been farmed organically as evidenced from the taste of the grassfed lamb and their intricate hand-woven woolens. Up Island Culinary Scene. The Chilmark General Store is a popular place to grab a slice of their famous pizza, intended to be enjoyed on their large porch which often becomes a common place fo celebrity sightings. If you’re visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday in summer you’ll want to visit the West Tisbury Farmers Market, the Island’s delicious open air market. For the freshest seafood, head to Menemsha and enjoy some seafood by the seashore. Sandwich lovers want to make a point to stop at 7a Foods in West Tisbury, a popular farm-to-take-out spot that makes some of the best sandwiches around. Marnely Murray Not to be missed: Up-Island beaches and hiking trails are some of the most pristine on the Island, and are generally less crowded. While a few do have parking restrictions in summer, all are accessible mid-September through mid-June. The Polly Hill Arboretum is a botanist’s paradise, with rare trees and shrubs from around the world set among stone walls, meadows, and fields. The Field Gallery is distinctive for its outdoor sculpture gallery, home to the whimsical sculptures of founder Thomas Maley. Head across the street for a stroll through the historic Alley’s General Store. Deaf Heritage Tour: In the 19th and 20th centuries one in four residents in Chilmark had hereditary deafness, earning the town the quote “everyone spoke by hand.” Deaf Island residents were valued members of the community, and hearing residents conversed with their deaf neighbors in Martha's Vineyard's distinctive form of sign language, that, with time and exposure away from Martha’s Vineyard, evolved into American Sign Language. Visit the Chilmark Public Library and the Martha’s Vineyard Museum for additional information, and download a guide to the Deaf Heritage Tour at mvy.com/deafheritagetour. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 117 M Aquinnah: Located on the westernmost edge of the Vineyard, the scenery is breathtaking. This impressive National Natural Landmark is so exquisite it was recently named the most beautiful place in all of Massachusetts by Condé Nast Traveler. Natural and man-made assets make up a Cultural ITINERARY

Creating the Perfect Getaway to Martha’s Vineyard No matter the season, no matter the reason, Martha’s Vineyard is a travel destination that should be on everyone’s bucket list. If you’re planning a visit to the Island this year, here’s some helpful travel tips to help ensure a crowd pleasing itinerary for everyone traveling with you. Once you’ve made your travel plans, it’s time to book your accommodations. Martha’s Vineyard has everything from top notch luxury hotels to a budget friendly hostel and campground that will fit any taste and personality. In between, there are dozens of welcoming bed & breakfasts, cottages, studios, guest houses and rentals available for solo travelers, couples and large groups alike. Once your travel and lodging are booked, it’s time Peter Simon to settle in and put together an itinerary. Here’s some insider suggestions on making it truly memorable. Hop aboard a fishing charter or local boat excursion On Martha’s Vineyard, fishing is not just a hobby, it’s a way of life, and Island waters offer some of the best fishing in New England. For those that want to throw a line in the water or take a sunset cruise. Check out all the options at web.mvy.com/boat-charters. Done Deal Charters Golf, golf, and golf some more Martha’s Vineyard is home to some of the most impressive greens on the East Coast. Farm Neck’s eighteen holes are situated on over 265 acres in Oak Bluffs, including woodlands, open meadows, salt marshes, and stunning overlooks atop the water's edge. Mink Meadows in Vineyard Haven is another golf lover’s paradise, located in West Chop, the northernmost peninsula of the town of Tisbury. Mink Meadows offers a membership but welcomes non-members, who can make tee times up to two days in advance. The course is open year round, weather permitting. Tour our local breweries Craft beer lovers rejoice! Martha’s Vineyard is home to two outstanding local breweries, Offshore Ale and Bad Martha’s. Offshore Ale Company is the only brewpub on-Island, serving award winning small batch craft beer year round since 1997. Housed in the 118 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce iconic City Ale and Oyster building in Oak Bluffs, reservations are recommended for brewery tours and happen regularly throughout the week. Bad Martha’s Farmers Brewery and Tasting Room is located on Upper Main Street in Edgartown amongst the beautiful flowers and greenery of Donaroma's Nursery and offers tastings, lawn games and live entertainment from May through October. Take a class or try something new Martha’s Vineyard is home to many interesting people sharing some very interesting things, making for countless hands on learning opportunities. Like to cook? Try taking a bread baking class with the Vineyard Bread Project or curate your own cooking class with private chef Catherine Walthers or the Food Minded Fellow. Explore your creative side with a class at Featherstone Center for the Arts, the Island’s year-round arts center. From pottery to poetry, drawing to sculpting and more, there’s plenty of opportunities to allow yourself to play! Up for a real challenge? Try stand up paddling with Wind’s Up or Island Spirit. Day at the Spa No getaway is complete without a trip to the spa. Luckily our little Island boasts world class spas offering a wide range of services from your basic mani and pedi to the most luxurious facials and body treatments. Try the Moshup Mud Bath at the Mansion House Spa in Vineyard Haven, known for its therapeutic and detoxifying properties. Sea Spa Salon in Edgartown offers a variety of vacation packages as well to relax you. Charlie Utz Marnely Murray An Island Made for Food Lovers Martha’s Vineyard is an island that’s packed to the brim with amazing restaurants, cafes, and more. For the foodies, make sure to have a list of the must-not-miss spots, because there are dozens of them on the island. Whether you’re looking for the best fried seafood, a good burger, the best slice of pizza, or an incredible vegan meal, we have you covered! Marnely Murray ITINERARY

How to Eat Like a Local on Martha’s Vineyard in 10 Easy Steps M artha’sVineyard is known for a lot of reasons: picturesque beaches, stunning sunrises and sunsets, incredible water sports and outdoor activities, boating, fishing, biking, shopping, arts, culture, and not least of all, FOOD. With nearly 35 working farms, 10 oyster farms, 8 fresh fish markets, and dozens of farm-to-table restaurants, Martha’s Vineyard is a perfect place for today’s foodie. With such abundance, it’s hard to go wrong — but if you really want to get down and eat like a local, here’s how to do it. Hit Up the West Tisbury Farmers Market Twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays, you can discover the bounty of Martha’s Vineyard all in one simple location at the West Tisbury Farmers Market. Peruse the richest greens, veggies, and fruits you’re likely to see anywhere. Taste samples of sauces, salsas, oils, cheeses, baked goods — and shake the hand that feeds you at this iconic Vineyard market where farmers and foodies come together. You seriously can’t go wrong with anything you decide to bring home. Grab Island-Made Yogurt from Mermaid Farm Drive on up to the cutest self-serve farm stand in Chilmark for the best locally made yogurt you’ll ever have the pleasure of tasting. Mermaid m’s yogurt is the only yogurt made right here on the Island, and you can taste the magic of Martha’s Vineyard with every spoonful. Indulge in Raw Milk and Craft Cheese from Grey Barn & Farm Mosey on down the road a bit, and find your way to Grey Barn & Farm. Not only is this barn’s design architecturally award-winning, but it’s also home to the Island’s most incredible craft cheeses and raw milk. Prufrock, oh Prufrock. Get to Grey Barn and you’ll be singing the same. Hit up The Food Truck for a Tasty Lunch From the fall through the end of the spring, visitors can enjoy what locals already know to be a great spot for a fresh & delicious lunch. The Food Truck, owned by Chef Josh Aronie, serves up quick food that doesn’t compromise on quality. When you go, be sure to order the lemonrosemary sea salt fries. You’ll never have anything like them anywhere else Season It All With Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt Speaking of sea salt, Martha’s Vineyard’s Down Island Farm is home to the incredible production of Martha’s Vineyard Sea Salt.You’ll never have a tastier and fresher salt than theirs. Choose from flavors like Local Smoked Oak, Blueberry Honey, Lemon Dill, and of course, traditional sea salt. No matter what you use this outrageous salt of the sea on, your food will thank you for it. Fresh-Caught Lobster Boil from Net Result Why not let someone else prepare the lobster for you? For over 30 years, Net Result has been bringing Islanders super fresh lobsters and seafood. Plus, they’ll cook (and crack!) the lobster – done right with mussels and clams – right there at the market for you. Sit down at their outside picnic tables and dig in to this Vineyard tradition Raw Oysters from Larsen’s Fish Market Head to the Island’s quaint fishing village of Menemsha and have the good folks at Larsen’s Fish Market shuck you a dozen local oysters. But warning: You’ll never be able to eat oysters anywhere but Martha’s Vineyard again, because these local treats are the best you will ever have. Local Beef Burger at Scottish Bakehouse Quite possibly the best burger on Martha’s Vineyard, this deliciousness hails from the unassuming Scottish Bakehouse in West Tisbury. Made fresh with local beef, Island greens, tomato, and mayo on a house-made English muffin, it’s beyond delicious in its simplicity. Pairing a burger with an English muffin may seem odd at first, but this is no regular English muffin – and it’s certainly no regular burger. Enjoy a Locally Made Baked Treat from Morning Glory Farm Don’t forget about the sweet treats of Martha’s Vineyard, so many of which are superbly done by Morning Glory Farm. From pies baked with in-season fruit, iconic banana bread, and fresh cookies, you could almost make dessert a meal in itself here! Insider’s tip: Swing by one of the local ice cream shops and pick some up to have with your pie. Heaven in the mouth. Dinner Out at Any Number of Farmand-Sea-to-Table Restaurants One of the great things about Martha’s Vineyard is that you can be a local food lover and still treat yourself to a delicious meal out, because so many of the Island’s restaurants source local meats, fish, greens, and dairy from different farms around the Island. So sit back, enjoy a glass of wine or a signature cocktail, and let a chef prepare a perfect Island meal for you. I – Aela Mass Interested in the ultimate foodie experience on Martha’sVineyard? Check out the supreme culinary adventures offeredbyFarm.Field.Sea! For more information on local eating and all things Martha’s Vineyard, be sure to visit MVY.com. 2020 -21 Travel Guide 119 ITINERARY

BucketList The Martha’s Vineyard 2. Aquinnah Circle Cultural District & Center 3. Gingerbread Cottages 4. African American Heritage Trail 5. Flying Horses Carousel 6. Cape Poge Lighthouse Tours 7. Edgartown Lighthouse 8. Menemsha 9. Oyster Fest 10. Martha’s Vineyard Museum 11. Island Alpaca Farm 12. MV Striped Bass & Bluefish Derby 13. Full Moon Paddle Boarding or Kayaking 14. The Ag Fair 15. Climb to the Top of the Aquinnah Lighthouse 16. South Beach (Katama) 17. West Tisbury Farmers Market 18. Oak Bluffs Fireworks 19. Back Door Donuts 20. Artisans’ Festivals 23. The Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse 24. Go for a Hike 25. Christmas in Edgartown 26. Deaf Heritage Tours 27. Sunset at West Chop 28. Bi-plane Rides 29. Chilmark Flea Market 30. Acapella Groups 31. Featherstone Center for the Arts 32. MV Food & Wine Festival 33. The Yard 34. Kayak Tours 35. Field Gallery Outdoor Sculpture Garden 36. Beach Road Weekend 37. Tivoli Day Street Festival 38. Menemsha-Aquinnah Bike Ferry 39. North Bluff Walkway and Pier 41. Sunrise on Edgartown Harbor 42. Oyster Farms Tour 43. Grand Illumination Night 44. Shakespeare at the Ampitheater 45. Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival 46. Lambert’s Cove Beach 47. Craft Beer Festival 48. Orange Peel Bakery’s Pizza Night 49. The Chilmark Store 50. Jumping off the JAWS bridge 51. Mytoi Garden 52. MV Restaurant Week 53. Taste of the Vineyard 54. Polly Hill Arboretum 55. Small Batch Ice Cream 56. Inkwell Beach 57. Sightseeing Tours 58. Film Festivals 59. Lady Fest Concert 60. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary David Welch 120 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce

Ready to embark on a whale of a good time? Discover the Massachusetts Whale Trail, a one-of-a-kind collection of sites, stories and adventures. Vineyard Whale Trail Sites MV Museum Aquinnah Cultural Center Old Whaling Church Historic Tours Dive in at whaletrailma.com Follow, tag, and share #whaletrailMA For all things Martha's Vineyard and for help planning your trip, visit MVY.com, and like us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/VisitMV PUBLISHER Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Guidebook Design & Production by CreativeWorks, Vineyard Haven © 2020 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, Inc. PO Box 1698, 24 BeachStreet, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 508-693-0085 • 800-505-4815 • MVY.com • Facebook.com/VisitMV Cover Photo Credits (left to right), First row: Daniel Rodreguiz, David Welch, Daniel Rodreguiz. Second row: Emily Drazen, Marnely Murray, Max Bossman. Third row: Marnely Murray, Marnely Murray, Island Alpaca. Fourthrow: Marnely Murray, Nicole Friedler, Marnely Murray. Please visit MASSVACATION.com to plan your visit to Massachusetts, and like us on Facebook at: Facebook.com/VisitMassachusetts. Funded, in part, by The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism.

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