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Before you go
Your trip to Edgartown.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Edgartown – Massachusetts Destination Cape Cod and the Islands about 110 km from Boston
How to get there
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Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) West Tisbury · 10 km
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Vineyard Haven Ferry Terminal Vineyard Haven · 13 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Ferries leave Woods Hole on the mainland for Vineyard Haven in about 45 minutes, and in summer also for Oak Bluffs; from there buses and taxis go to Edgartown, 10 to 15 km away. In season there are boats from Hyannis and other ports. The island airport (MVY) is about 10 km away.
How many days
One day from the mainland covers Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. With two or three days, there is time for Aquinnah and the beaches.
When to go
From June to September, with days of 22 °C to 27 °C and more frequent ferry schedules; July and August are crowded. September is usually calmer. In winter, the village is quiet and some businesses close.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No: island buses connect Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and Aquinnah, and there are bike paths. Taking a car on the ferry requires booking far in advance. Drive on the right.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Edgartown
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Morning
Edgartown
Walk along Main and Water streets among the captains’ houses and go to the Edgartown lighthouse.
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Afternoon
Oak Bluffs
Take a bus or bike to Oak Bluffs and stroll among the colorful cottages around the tabernacle.
2 days in Edgartown
Day 1
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Morning
Edgartown and the lighthouse
Edgartown center and lighthouse at the harbor entrance.
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Afternoon
Oak Bluffs
Colorful cottages and the historic carousel of Oak Bluffs.
Day 2
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Morning
Aquinnah
Cross the island to the Aquinnah cliffs and the Gay Head lighthouse.
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Afternoon
Beach
Descend to Moshup Beach at the base of the cliffs, then return to Edgartown in the late afternoon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to Edgartown?
By ferry from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, or to Oak Bluffs in summer, then by bus or taxi to Edgartown. There are also flights to the island airport.
Do you need a car on Martha's Vineyard?
No. The island buses connect the villages and go as far as Aquinnah, and there are bike paths between Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven.
What is the difference between Edgartown and Oak Bluffs?
Edgartown has white captains’ houses and a more formal air; Oak Bluffs, about 10 km away, has colorful cottages, the old carousel and a livelier harbor.
Can you do Martha's Vineyard as a day trip?
Yes, if you leave early from Woods Hole: the crossing takes about 45 minutes. One day is enough for Edgartown and Oak Bluffs; for Aquinnah, it’s better to stay overnight on the island.