JAWS Bridge – Located at the border of Oak Bluffs and Hiking - Martha’s Vineyard truly is a nature lover’s paradise, with endless stretches of scenic shoreline, rolling hills, expansive woodlands, and hundreds of miles ofprotected trails through the Island’s diverse landscape, there really is no better place to take a hike. Download the TrailsMV app. Katama Airfield – Established Menemsha – An authentic fishing village in the town in 1924, the airfield remains one of the gems ofaviation, retaining its original look and utility. Take a bi-plane ride, grab a bite at the Right Fork Diner, or just enjoy the breezes offSouth Beach. ofChilmark, Menemsha is known for its beautiful sunsets, fun shops and cafes, fishing and boating and, let’s face it, hot buttered lobster rolls. Edgartown, this two-lane wooden bridge was made famous during the filming of JAWS in 1975. Despite the clearly posted prohibiting signs, jumping off the JAWS bridge is a summer rite of passage for kids and adults alike. itime buffs will have plenty to explore! The gorgeous redbrick Gay Head light illuminates the waterway to the west, and the Cape Poge light on Chappy guides mariners to the east, both West and East Chop have a light, as does the entrance to Edgartown harbor. Inkwell Beach - inOak Bluffs this popular beach was frequented by African Americans beginning in the late nineteenth century. The beach was originally called “The Inkwell” by disparaging whites, but it is the most famous beach in the U.S. to transform this offensive nickname into an emblemofpride. Not Nantucket – Really, we’re so very different. Not that Lighthouses –With 5 historic lighthouses, history and marsize matters, but we’ve got 6 towns, 4 seasons, and we’re only 7 miles off the coast. Go see for yourself on Hy-line’s inter-island ferry! continuedonnextpage 2019 -20 Travel Guide 109
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