Travel advisorySteamship Authority travel advisory · Gale Warning on the ferry waters until Fri 2 PMGusty winds are forecast for Cape Cod and the Islands that will have the potential to cause cancellations on both the Hyannis-Nantucket and Woods Hole-Martha's Vineyard routes through Thursday. We are waiving change and cancellation fees for travel scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, through Thursday, October 22.Steamship Authority · checked 1:30 AM ET
By MV VacationUpdated 08 Oct, 20262 mins read 1,243 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 in Edgartown.
Thanks to MrFelix for filming this run. His channel has more of his footage.
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.
The route
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.
Island tip of the dayTimingNo. 58 of 79New tip at midnight, island time
Oak Bluffs restaurants are packed 6–8 PM. Eat at 5 PM or after 8:30 PM: same food, half the wait, easier parking.
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