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Martha's Vineyard
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Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge
Edgartown
Half the fun of this nature excursion is getting there. You have to take a ferry from Edgartown to get to the island of Chappaquiddick. Then, open-air trucks that...
Jeep Tour
Wildlife Sanctuary
Scenic Landmark
Farm Institute
Even little kids love coming to this working farm, a place where they can do all manner of farmer's jobs, from collecting eggs and milking cows to feeding the animals...
Farm
Flying Horses Carousel
Vineyard Haven
For little kids, the best part about this Martha's Vineyard classic -- the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country -- is that it's a "challenging" ride. Visitors come not just to...
Historical Landmark
Katama Airfield
Talk about a bird's-eye view! Biplanes net you the entire avian experience, right down to the wind in your hair. The ultimate thrill ride, plane trips take two guests...
Aerial Ride
Lighthouse at Gay Head Cliffs
Aquinnah
The spectacle of a sunset paired with the "cool" factor of a lighthouse make this scenic landmark a family favorite. Excursions take visitors to a lonely slab of cliff where...
History Museum
Roadside Landmark
Oak Bluffs to Edgartown Bike Trail
Ferry reservations for your car are harder to come by than a Yankees cap in Fenway Park. Biking makes for a glorious alternative, particularly since it also nets front-row...
Bicycling
Polly Hill Arboretum
Vineyard Haven
Horticultral and educational center open year-round and featuring seasonal plants like the North Tisbury azaleas and witch hazels in warm weather and winter evergreens...
Nature Center
Capawock Theater
Vineyard Haven
Parents old enough to remember single-screen movie theaters and the "click, click" sound of the projector will wax nostalgic at this vintage screen gem. Built in 1912, the classic...
Historical Landmark
Movie Theater
Joseph Silva State Beach
On hot summer days, scads of families come here to collect shells and splash in the gentle surf. Unlike nearby ocean beaches, which might be a bit more picturesque, "state...
Beach










