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Historic whaling village and gateway to Chappaquiddick
Edgartown's whaling captains' houses, its lighthouse, the shops along Main Street and how the town does the Fourth of July, in our posts and walking tours.
The Hallmark Martha's Vineyard Mysteries are not filmed on Martha's Vineyard: Victoria, British Columbia plays the island on screen. But the books behind the movies are pure Vineyard, and the real places are better than the set.
On August 19, 1991, Hurricane Bob hit Martha's Vineyard at the height of the season: 98 mph winds, 84 boats wrecked in Edgartown Harbor alone, a sloop in the Harborside Inn pool, and a false autumn by Labor Day. The story of the storm, told through an original Vineyard Gazette storm edition we found in an island thrift shop.
Inside Edgartown's 4th of July: the Main Street parade with fifes, floats, classic cars and Camp Jabberwocky, then fireworks over the harbor, with photos, video and tips for doing the day right.
Take a guided Jaws tour of Martha's Vineyard with local guide Mike Currid. Walk the real Amity Island in Edgartown and book the “Amity” Walking Tour.
A first-hand look at the Edgartown Historic Walking Tour and “Amity” Jaws Tour with Mike Currid of the Edgartown Tour Company: what to expect, what you'll learn, and how to book.
Plan a Chappaquiddick day trip: the On Time Ferry, Mytoi Japanese garden, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, Wasque Beach, and biking routes on Martha's Vineyard.
Every verified Jaws filming location on Martha's Vineyard. The Jaws Bridge, Edgartown town hall, Menemsha, the Orca, Bruce the shark, and Amity Week.
The complete guide to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard's oldest town. Whaling history, the lighthouse, fine dining, South Beach, and the Chappy Ferry.
Plan a perfect one-day trip to Martha's Vineyard. Ferry timing, gingerbread cottages, Flying Horses Carousel, Edgartown harbor, and the Jaws Bridge.
The full 4th of July parade in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard. Firefighter vehicles, marching bands, and patriotic celebrations through this historic town.
Explore Edgartown's Main Street and Lighthouse Hiking Trail on Martha's Vineyard. Discover the island's beauty through our scenic journey.
A bicycle ride from Edgartown to Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard: the full route between the two towns, filmed in 4K.
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