By MV VacationUpdated 16 Jul, 20262 mins read 996 views
Explore Edgartown's Main Street and Lighthouse Hiking Trail on Martha's Vineyard. Discover the island's beauty through our scenic journey.
Exploring Main Street And The Lighthouse Hiking Trail Edgartown
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This video follows a run through Edgartown, down Main Street and out along the lighthouse hiking trail. If you're thinking about walking or running the route yourself, this shows you the whole thing ahead of time.
About the Experience
The run starts on Edgartown's Main Street and finishes at the Edgartown Lighthouse, picking up several walking trails along the way.
About Edgartown
Edgartown's Main Street is lined with preserved 19th-century homes, small shops, and restaurants. The Edgartown Lighthouse is the town's best-known landmark, with open views over the harbor and the water beyond it.
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