The Old Whaling Church in Edgartown: History and Visiting
The Old Whaling Church on Martha's Vineyard is a historic Edgartown landmark built in 1843. Visitor information, events, and its cultural significance.
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Beaches Martha's VineyardExplore Martha’s Vineyard’s best beaches: from family-friendly shores to surf spots and sunset views. Insider...Martha's Vineyard Beaches: Swimming, Surfing and Sunset GuideEvery beach on Martha's Vineyard: from family-friendly State Beach to dramatic Lucy Vincent cliffs, ranked wit...Squibnocket BeachSquibnocket Beach in Chilmark: powerful surf, dramatic waves, limited summer access, and raw Atlantic beauty o...South Beach Martha's VineyardSouth Beach (Katama): strong Atlantic waves, soft sand, free parking, lifeguards, and MV's most popular ocean...Martha's Vineyard FAQ: Answered by LocalsExplore answers to top questions about visiting Martha’s Vineyard, including beaches, ferries, weather, towns,...Top Outdoor Activities on Martha's VineyardTop outdoor activities on Martha's Vineyard: hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, wildlife, scenic trails, and s...
Visiting Aquinnah Respectfully: The Wampanoag Homeland at the Island's Edge (2026)
The Gay Head Cliffs are sacred Wampanoag land, not just a viewpoint. What visitors are welcome to in Aquinnah, what the rules protect, and how to be a good guest.
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Every Jaws Filming Location on Martha's Vineyard: The Complete Guide (2026)
Every verified Jaws filming location on Martha's Vineyard. The Jaws Bridge, Edgartown town hall, Menemsha, the Orca, Bruce the shark, and Amity Week.
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Lobster on Martha's Vineyard: The Menemsha Fleet, the Rules, and Where to Buy It Off the Boat (2026)
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.
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Martha's Vineyard Beach Safety: Rip Currents, Sharks, Channels and Lifeguards (2026)
Rip currents, tidal channels, sharks, bacteria closures, wartime ordnance and cold water: the Martha's Vineyard beach safety guide, with the 2026 incidents (the Long Point drowning, the Norton Point possible shark bite, the Lucy Vincent sighting), which beaches have lifeguards and when they leave, how to escape a rip, and where the hospital is.
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Bicycle Ride Around Vineyard Haven
A bicycle ride through Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard. Scenic harbors, historic homes, and the island's year-round port town by bike.
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Martha's Vineyard from Thanksgiving to March: The Month-by-Month Winter Guide (2026–2027)
Martha's Vineyard from Thanksgiving week 2026 to the end of March 2027, month by month: which restaurants serve Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve, the Felix Neck Fall Festival and Light Up Oak Bluffs, Christmas in Edgartown, the exact February closure windows of the year-round restaurants, the winter ferry timetable, the 20 Miler and the Film Festival, weather averages and winter hotel rates.
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Martha's Vineyard Without a Car: The Complete Guide (2026)
Going car-free on Martha's Vineyard is easy in 2026. Free buses, bike rentals by the ferry, and three walkable towns. Everything you need to know.
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Joshua Slocum on Martha's Vineyard: The Sailor Who Farmed West Tisbury and Vanished from Vineyard Haven
Joshua Slocum, first to sail alone around the world, spent his last years farming in West Tisbury and vanished from Vineyard Haven harbor in November 1909. The voyage, the farm called Fag End, the last departure, and what a visitor can actually see: the harbor, a marker stone by a country road, the museum's Slocum papers, and the book itself.
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Game Room Adventure in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
The Game Room in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard: arcade games, racing simulators, and a reliable plan for a rainy island day with kids.
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Lambert's Cove Beach: Complete Guide to Access, Passes and Off-Season Visits
Lambert's Cove Beach: Caribbean-white sand, calm water, residents-only in summer, free off-season. Access rules and parking tips.
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Menemsha Fishing Village: Sunset, Seafood and Visitor Guide (2026)
Menemsha fishing village guide: the sunset crowd, Larsen's lobster, Dutcher Dock, Jaws spots, and tips for parking and dining.
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