Carol & Ted’s guidebook
Groceries and Essentials
Tony's Market
119 Dukes County AveGroceries and essentials. Wonderful sandwiches.
Stop & Shop
225 Upper Main StBasic grocery store with probably the most reasonable prices.
Beloved local market where you can get lots of locally produced foods. Personal favorites - Little Rock Farm pies. They have everything! $$$$
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Cronig's Markets
357 State RdBeloved local market where you can get lots of locally produced foods. Personal favorites - Little Rock Farm pies. They have everything! $$$$
Groceries and essentials on Circuit Ave. in downtown Oak Bluffs.
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Reliable Self-Service Market Inc
36 Circuit AveGroceries and essentials on Circuit Ave. in downtown Oak Bluffs.
Our Market
1 E Chop DrClosest liquor store; also groceries and essentials.
Cumberland Farms
9 Lagoon Pond RdFor late-night milk and bread runs!
Getting Around
Bringing (or renting) a car is admittedly the easiest way to get around the island, but other transportation options can be great alternatives if you couldn't score that elusive ferry reservation. Vineyard Transit Authority (vineyardtransit.com) buses are convenient and super-affordable. Uber and taxi services are available also. Renting a bicycle is also an option, with the realization that cycling comes with some risk on our busy roads. We do not recommend renting a moped due to safety risks.
Offers delivery and pick up from the cottage.
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Anderson's Bike Rentals (open May thru October)
23 Circuit Avenue ExtensionOffers delivery and pick up from the cottage.
Close to Vineyard Haven ferry terminal!
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Martha's Bike | Rentals + Sales Since 1989 | Entire Island Delivery
4 Lagoon Pond RdClose to Vineyard Haven ferry terminal!
Able Taxi
1 Lagoon Pond RdOne of many taxi services on-island
Other Things to Do
Everyone comes to Martha's Vineyard for the beaches, restaurants, and shopping, but there are many other interesting places to explore on this wonderful island. Here are a few of our favorites.
Wonderful for bike-riding! This over 5,300 acre forest sits in the center of Martha's Vineyard. You'll find miles of trails, a paved bike path, and a disc golf course. At the center of the park, there's a statue honoring the last habitat for the heath hen, a type of grouse that went extinct in 1932.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Parking: Free parking is available in the lots off Barnes Road and West Tisbury Road.
Biking: Ride along 14 miles of wooded and paved paths away from island traffic.
Walking: Walk the bike paths for great views of the island's woodlands and wildlife.
at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
No alcohol
No littering
No camping
No fires
No motorized off-road vehicles
Keep on marked paths
Dogs must remain on-leash, except on designated fire lanes
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Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
Wonderful for bike-riding! This over 5,300 acre forest sits in the center of Martha's Vineyard. You'll find miles of trails, a paved bike path, and a disc golf course. At the center of the park, there's a statue honoring the last habitat for the heath hen, a type of grouse that went extinct in 1932.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Parking: Free parking is available in the lots off Barnes Road and West Tisbury Road.
Biking: Ride along 14 miles of wooded and paved paths away from island traffic.
Walking: Walk the bike paths for great views of the island's woodlands and wildlife.
at Manuel F. Correllus State Forest
No alcohol
No littering
No camping
No fires
No motorized off-road vehicles
Keep on marked paths
Dogs must remain on-leash, except on designated fire lanes
The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Mary Louise (Polly) Hill (1907-2007). Here in 1958, Polly began an arboretum by sowing a seed, eventually bringing 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland.
Established in 1998 as a not-for-profit institution, our mission is to perpetuate the experimental tradition in horticulture established by Polly Hill by sharing knowledge of plants and scientific procedure through educational programs, research, plant conservation, and exploration. The Arboretum seeks to preserve its meadows and woodlands, to promote an understanding of its collections, and to encourage their utilization for scholarship, observation, and the enjoyment of all.
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Polly Hill Arboretum station
The Polly Hill Arboretum, a Martha’s Vineyard horticultural and botanical landmark, was developed by the legendary horticulturist, Mary Louise (Polly) Hill (1907-2007). Here in 1958, Polly began an arboretum by sowing a seed, eventually bringing 20 acres under cultivation while preserving 40 additional acres as native woodland.
Established in 1998 as a not-for-profit institution, our mission is to perpetuate the experimental tradition in horticulture established by Polly Hill by sharing knowledge of plants and scientific procedure through educational programs, research, plant conservation, and exploration. The Arboretum seeks to preserve its meadows and woodlands, to promote an understanding of its collections, and to encourage their utilization for scholarship, observation, and the enjoyment of all.
Martha's Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond RdBeautiful museum with awesome views!
Martha's Vineyard Film Center
79 Beach RdSee interesting films!
Famous carousel in the center of Oak Bluffs. Family friendly fun!
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Flying Horses Carousel
15 Oak Bluffs AveFamous carousel in the center of Oak Bluffs. Family friendly fun!
Iconic gingerbread cottages in Oak Bluffs. Site of the annual Grand Illumination in mid August.
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Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)
80 Trinity ParkIconic gingerbread cottages in Oak Bluffs. Site of the annual Grand Illumination in mid August.
Eating Out
Restaurant and takeout suggestions. Just a sampling of some of the less-pricey options among many, many great restaurants on-island.
Closed for the 2022 season 🥲. Very popular place for breakfast! Get there as early as possible, definitely before 8 am.
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ArtCliff Diner
39 Beach RdClosed for the 2022 season 🥲. Very popular place for breakfast! Get there as early as possible, definitely before 8 am.
Wonderful fresh seafood market and restaurant to go. There is seating at picnic tables on the patio outside during the summer season.
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The Net Result
79 Beach RdWonderful fresh seafood market and restaurant to go. There is seating at picnic tables on the patio outside during the summer season.
Consistently good food, great beer selection. Kids love that everyone just flicks their peanut shells all over the floor!
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Offshore Ale Co
30 Kennebec AveConsistently good food, great beer selection. Kids love that everyone just flicks their peanut shells all over the floor!
2 words: APPLE FRITTERS. What you do is you go at night and stand in line in the parking lot to place your order at the window for wonderfully decadent doughnuts. But don't just get a doughnut. Get the APPLE FRITTER. Get 2. At least.
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Back Door Donuts
1-11 Kennebec Ave2 words: APPLE FRITTERS. What you do is you go at night and stand in line in the parking lot to place your order at the window for wonderfully decadent doughnuts. But don't just get a doughnut. Get the APPLE FRITTER. Get 2. At least.
Great little place in Edgartown where you can eat outside - if you can be seated on the outer fringe of the patio, they'll let your dog hang out with you while you eat. Some physical prowess is recommended in using the restroom. Jus' sayin' ;)
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Among the Flowers Cafe
17 Mayhew LnGreat little place in Edgartown where you can eat outside - if you can be seated on the outer fringe of the patio, they'll let your dog hang out with you while you eat. Some physical prowess is recommended in using the restroom. Jus' sayin' ;)
Not really Scottish anymore, just a wonderful take-out eatery and bakery on State Road in Vineyard Haven. Gluten free and veggie options abound. Meals are made to order. Use the app on their website (scottishbakehousemv.com) to order ahead. They'll give you a pick-up time so you won't have to stand around and wait. They have picnic tables on the lawn if you only want to take out so far.
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Scottish Bakehouse
977 State RdNot really Scottish anymore, just a wonderful take-out eatery and bakery on State Road in Vineyard Haven. Gluten free and veggie options abound. Meals are made to order. Use the app on their website (scottishbakehousemv.com) to order ahead. They'll give you a pick-up time so you won't have to stand around and wait. They have picnic tables on the lawn if you only want to take out so far.
Classic seafood market with great lobster rolls and clam chowder! Grab a spot on the bench out back on the dock overlooking Menemsha Harbor, but beware of hungry seagulls! Amazing sunsets are included for free with your evening meal.
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Menemsha Fish Market
54 Basin RdClassic seafood market with great lobster rolls and clam chowder! Grab a spot on the bench out back on the dock overlooking Menemsha Harbor, but beware of hungry seagulls! Amazing sunsets are included for free with your evening meal.
Church Supper Lobster Rolls!!!! Grace Church on Woodlawn Ave, Vineyard Haven, offers a wonderful take-out Lobster Roll supper for $40 every Friday 5-7 pm in season as part of their fundraising efforts for all the good works that they do.
Grace Episcopal Church
Woodlawn AvenueChurch Supper Lobster Rolls!!!! Grace Church on Woodlawn Ave, Vineyard Haven, offers a wonderful take-out Lobster Roll supper for $40 every Friday 5-7 pm in season as part of their fundraising efforts for all the good works that they do.
Great food and service for a congenial, low-key dining experience that never disappoints. On upper Main Street in Edgartown.
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Lucky Hank's
218 Upper Main StGreat food and service for a congenial, low-key dining experience that never disappoints. On upper Main Street in Edgartown.
Great fish tacos! Excellent vegetarian and vegan options also.
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Little House Café
339 State RdGreat fish tacos! Excellent vegetarian and vegan options also.
Galleries
Shops featuring local and regional handcrafted artisan wares and art galleries abound!
High-end art and fine craft gallery. Amazing really. If you don't buy anything, it's an art museum with free admission. If you do buy something, know you're purchasing a museum quality piece!
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Granary Gallery
636 Old County RdHigh-end art and fine craft gallery. Amazing really. If you don't buy anything, it's an art museum with free admission. If you do buy something, know you're purchasing a museum quality piece!
North Water Gallery
27 N Water StAnother wonderful gallery in downtown Edgartown.
What can we say? We can't get enough of great galleries and Louisa's is definitely one of the best! Main St., Vineyard Haven.
Louisa Gould Gallery
54 Main StWhat can we say? We can't get enough of great galleries and Louisa's is definitely one of the best! Main St., Vineyard Haven.
Craft Show every Tuesday; Galleries, craft and art classes, and events. Gallery is usually open daily 12-4 pm. Check it out!
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Featherstone Center for the Arts
30 Featherstone LnCraft Show every Tuesday; Galleries, craft and art classes, and events. Gallery is usually open daily 12-4 pm. Check it out!
Take a Hike!
Land Bank properties, as well as those managed by Sheriff's Meadow, Trustees of Reservations, and other land-preservation organizations, offer wonderful opportunities to get out and surround yourself with the natural beauty abundant on the island. Get the terrific app TRAILSMV on your phone and start exploring!!!
Wonderful properties to explore all over the island.
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Martha's Vineyard Land Bank
40 Main StWonderful properties to explore all over the island.
Craft / Antique Shows / Farmers Markets
During the summer season, Vineyard Artisan Festivals are held at the Grange Hall on State Road in West Tisbury on Sundays and Thursdays. The Chilmark Flea Market is held on North Road, Chilmark every Saturday and Wednesday. Oak Bluffs Open Market is held every Sunday May - Oct in Washington Park. West Tisbury's Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday and Wednesday at the Grange Hall. Antique shows are held at the Grange Hall in W. Tisbury on Fridays. And there are probably more art/craft events going on during your visit!
At the Grange Hall, West Tisbury, where there's a craft show, farmer's market or antique show just about every weekday in season.
Vineyard Artisans Festivals
At the Grange Hall, West Tisbury, where there's a craft show, farmer's market or antique show just about every weekday in season.