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Jaws Bridge
267-125 Seaview AveJumping off this bridge is a "right-of-passage"
Vineyarders and visitors have enjoyed this treasured carousel for more than a century. The Flying Horses Carousel is the nation’s oldest operating platform carousel and a National Historic Landmark.
82 locals recommend
Flying Horses Carousel
15 Oak Bluffs AveVineyarders and visitors have enjoyed this treasured carousel for more than a century. The Flying Horses Carousel is the nation’s oldest operating platform carousel and a National Historic Landmark.
Biplane Rides-Martha's
12 Mattakesett WayStrap on leather cap and goggles! I'm there!
They have a wide-span of activities and the staff know what they're doing.
9 locals recommend
Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing
23 Lake AveThey have a wide-span of activities and the staff know what they're doing.
Pre-order linens before you arrive on the island. They just may arrive before you to the front door!
Airport Laundromat, Inc.
36 Airport RdPre-order linens before you arrive on the island. They just may arrive before you to the front door!
This boat service is to reserve space for your automobile to come over to the island.
6 locals recommend
Steamship Authority
222 Palmer AveThis boat service is to reserve space for your automobile to come over to the island.
Parks & Nature
Island Alpaca Farm welcomes you to the delightful world of the alpaca and the benefits of alpaca ownership. Get up close to our gentle, curious creatures and learn more about them.
26 locals recommend
Island Alpaca Company
1 Head of the Pond RdIsland Alpaca Farm welcomes you to the delightful world of the alpaca and the benefits of alpaca ownership. Get up close to our gentle, curious creatures and learn more about them.
Arrowhead Farm
174 Indian Hill RoadHorse Back Riding! Ponies for the little ones.
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Food Scene
Lookout Tavern is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most loved restaurants with the best sushi on the island, an interior and exterior facelift and renovation, cold beers on tap, exceptional cocktails and a view to rival all island views. Located on a bluff overlooking the water, the Lookout Tavern commands sweeping views of incoming and outgoing boats and most days enjoys what some might say are the best sea breezes around. Comfortable for the whole family and some of the best seafood on Martha’s Vineyard!
52 locals recommend
Lookout Tavern
8 Seaview AveLookout Tavern is one of Martha’s Vineyard’s most loved restaurants with the best sushi on the island, an interior and exterior facelift and renovation, cold beers on tap, exceptional cocktails and a view to rival all island views. Located on a bluff overlooking the water, the Lookout Tavern commands sweeping views of incoming and outgoing boats and most days enjoys what some might say are the best sea breezes around. Comfortable for the whole family and some of the best seafood on Martha’s Vineyard!
Little House Cafe in Vineyard Haven is a sunny, cozy stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an international flair. Come in for a delicious cup of coffee and try one of our famous scones for breakfast. Or stop in for some fish tacos and a beer any afternoon. We invite you for dinner – whether you are in the mood for Nonna’s meatballs or red Thai curry chicken kebabs, you will be treated to a delicious meal. Our menu is also full of vegetarian and gluten free options. With fresh & homemade favorites like fish tacos, falafels, lamb burgers, soups & salads, you’re sure to find amazing flavors. Sit down or take out.
Since we opened in July 2010, we have strived to produce high quality food and offer excellent customer service. Join us and like so many of our loyal customers you will discover what you can’t live without!
Open Mondays 7:30-2:30, Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-9pm, and Sundays 8-2
32 locals recommend
Little House Café
339 State RdLittle House Cafe in Vineyard Haven is a sunny, cozy stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an international flair. Come in for a delicious cup of coffee and try one of our famous scones for breakfast. Or stop in for some fish tacos and a beer any afternoon. We invite you for dinner – whether you are in the mood for Nonna’s meatballs or red Thai curry chicken kebabs, you will be treated to a delicious meal. Our menu is also full of vegetarian and gluten free options. With fresh & homemade favorites like fish tacos, falafels, lamb burgers, soups & salads, you’re sure to find amazing flavors. Sit down or take out.
Since we opened in July 2010, we have strived to produce high quality food and offer excellent customer service. Join us and like so many of our loyal customers you will discover what you can’t live without!
Open Mondays 7:30-2:30, Tuesday-Saturday 7:30am-9pm, and Sundays 8-2
Nancy’s Restaurant and Snack Bar, Located in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, has been serving the freshest seafood in Oak Bluffs since 1960. Nancy’s Restaurant offers waterfront dining overlooking scenic Oak Bluffs Harbor. Whether it’s Lunch, Dinner, The Snack Bar, The Raw Bar, or a frozen drink at Donovan’s Reef, Nancy’s Restaurant has something for everyone.
Nancy’s is two restaurants at one Great Location — two different styles of dining and two different menus. Nancy’s Snack Bar (ground level) is a great place to bring your family for a fun and affordable meal or snack. Nancy’s Restaurant Upstairs (second floor) is a contemporary, full service dining room, a lounge area, full bar and outdoor patio with a great view of the harbor. Both the Snack Bar and the Restaurant serve the freshest seafood available as well as a wide variety of delicious menu selections.
42 locals recommend
Nancy's Restaurant
29 Lake AveNancy’s Restaurant and Snack Bar, Located in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, has been serving the freshest seafood in Oak Bluffs since 1960. Nancy’s Restaurant offers waterfront dining overlooking scenic Oak Bluffs Harbor. Whether it’s Lunch, Dinner, The Snack Bar, The Raw Bar, or a frozen drink at Donovan’s Reef, Nancy’s Restaurant has something for everyone.
Nancy’s is two restaurants at one Great Location — two different styles of dining and two different menus. Nancy’s Snack Bar (ground level) is a great place to bring your family for a fun and affordable meal or snack. Nancy’s Restaurant Upstairs (second floor) is a contemporary, full service dining room, a lounge area, full bar and outdoor patio with a great view of the harbor. Both the Snack Bar and the Restaurant serve the freshest seafood available as well as a wide variety of delicious menu selections.
Cater your Martha’s Vineyard party or get-together with homemade Italian specialties from Rocco’s Pizzeria in Vineyard Haven! The island’s best pizza plus authentic homemade pasta, calzones, soups, salads and sandwiches on freshly baked Italian rolls. Full catering & take-out menu available… or enjoy our original family recipes in our new casual dining room or outside on the patio or waterview roofdeck. Open year-round.
Rocco's Pizzeria
79 Beach RdCater your Martha’s Vineyard party or get-together with homemade Italian specialties from Rocco’s Pizzeria in Vineyard Haven! The island’s best pizza plus authentic homemade pasta, calzones, soups, salads and sandwiches on freshly baked Italian rolls. Full catering & take-out menu available… or enjoy our original family recipes in our new casual dining room or outside on the patio or waterview roofdeck. Open year-round.
Its also a restaurant. Kid-friendly delicious breakfast and lunch menu.
52 locals recommend
The Black Dog Tavern
20 Beach Street ExtensionIts also a restaurant. Kid-friendly delicious breakfast and lunch menu.
Drinks & Nightlife
A well-stocked wine, beer, liquor etc. store from all areas of the world.
10 locals recommend
Our Market
1 E Chop DrA well-stocked wine, beer, liquor etc. store from all areas of the world.
Its a restaurant but turns into a nightclub at 10p.
28 locals recommend
All Star Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals
5 Oak Bluffs AveIts a restaurant but turns into a nightclub at 10p.
Getting Around
The VTA runs seven days a week, year-round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day!
REGULAR SERVICE SCHEDULES:
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April 30, 2016 through June 17, 2016
June 18, 2016 through September 4, 2016
September 5, 2016 through October 10, 2016
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Martha's Vineyard Taxi Co.
14 Cedar AveThe VTA runs seven days a week, year-round, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day!
REGULAR SERVICE SCHEDULES:
Click on your date of travel to display schedules by route for that time period:
April 30, 2016 through June 17, 2016
June 18, 2016 through September 4, 2016
September 5, 2016 through October 10, 2016
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Sightseeing
Visit the only Gingerbread Cottage open to the public, containing period furnishings from the late 1800s
Also this takes place late August within the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Grounds. Begins with sing-along concert followed by the lighting of hundreds of other lanterns, turning area into grand, magical illumination.
31 locals recommend
Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)
80 Trinity ParkVisit the only Gingerbread Cottage open to the public, containing period furnishings from the late 1800s
Also this takes place late August within the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Grounds. Begins with sing-along concert followed by the lighting of hundreds of other lanterns, turning area into grand, magical illumination.
Clam Chowder! the view is spectacular, also sightseeing of the Clay Cliffs below. Lots of gift and jewelry shops designed and created by the Wampanoag Indians.
13 locals recommend
The Aquinnah Shop Restaurant
27 Aquinnah CirClam Chowder! the view is spectacular, also sightseeing of the Clay Cliffs below. Lots of gift and jewelry shops designed and created by the Wampanoag Indians.
Shopping
The whole street is a mecca of stores. There's also a similar street (Main St.) in Tisbury/Vineyard Haven; and Main St. in Edgartown!
6 locals recommend
Circuit Avenue
Circuit AvenueThe whole street is a mecca of stores. There's also a similar street (Main St.) in Tisbury/Vineyard Haven; and Main St. in Edgartown!