Chilmark

Lobster on Martha's Vineyard from trap to paper plate: how the small Menemsha fleet fishes, the Massachusetts rules on size, egg-bearing females and whale-safe gear, where to buy lobster off the boat (Larsen's, Menemsha Fish Market, The Net Result), how to eat it on the dock with your own bottle, and how a visitor can get a permit and catch a few.

Every farm stand and visitable farm on Martha's Vineyard, checked with the farms in September 2026: Morning Glory, Beetlebung, North Tabor, Mermaid Farm's 24-hour dairy shed, Native Earth, Allen Farm, Island Alpaca, the FARM Institute and the West Tisbury Farmers Market, with hours, honor-system rules and the fall pumpkin dates.

Chilmark guide: Beetlebung Corner pizza, Chilmark Tavern BYOB, Allen Farm, Menemsha Hills hiking, and the flea market that has run since 1967.

An up-island bike ride near Menemsha Hills in Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard. Bikes aren't allowed on the reservation's trails, so lock up and walk down to the boulder beach.

Menemsha fishing village guide: the sunset crowd, Larsen's lobster, Dutcher Dock, Jaws spots, and tips for parking and dining.

Lucy Vincent Beach: residents-only in summer, open to all off-season. Famous glacial cliffs, Atlantic surf, and access rules.