Overview
Edgartown is a town on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Edgartown is a picturesque village of stately buildings surrounded by natural beauty. It is the county seat. Edgartown also includes Chappaquiddick Island.
3 sights · 4 things to do · 15 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Edgartown
Edgartown Lighthouse
It is open to the public.
Cape Poge Lighthouse
A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to visit it. Tours available by the Trustees of Reservations
Chappaquiddick Island
*Visit Chappaquiddick Island, a tiny island located off the eastern end the Vineyard. It is only accessible by boat or car ferry. Chappaquiddick is a wooded island that contains a few beautiful public beaches. Private re…
World of Reptiles & Birds
Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd.
Edgartown Bike Rentals
Surf Master Charters
6 Mariners Circle. Full or half day inshore or offshore fishing trips on 30 foot boat.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 80°F; winter lows dip to about 24°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Mar and Oct. (climate data from nearby Newport)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- HYA Cape Cod Gateway Airport, Hyannis — 23 mi away. Directions
- ACK Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket — 25 mi away. Directions
- PVD Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, Providence/Warwick — 53 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Typical meal: about $20 per person at listed restaurants.
See the Sleep guide ↓ for places to stay.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cape Poge Lighthouse, Chappaquiddick Island
- Lunch Atria
- Afternoon World of Reptiles & Birds, Surf Master Charters
- Dinner Fernado's Restaurant
- Evening Newes from America Pub
Day 2
- Morning Edgartown Lighthouse, Edgartown Bike Rentals
- Lunch Katama General Store
- Afternoon Larry's Tackle Shop
- Dinner Letoile
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Photos
Map
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Get around
By bike
- Martha's Vineyard Bike Rentals, 2, Dock Street, Edgartown, +1-800-627-2763. Apr-Oct. Daily 9AM-6PM.
By car
- A-A Island Auto Rental, Upper Main Street. Phone: +1 508 627-6800
See
See Cape Poge Lighthouse
A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to visit it. Tours available by the Trustees of Reservations
- Martha's Vineyard Museum, 59 School St. (Cooke and School Sts), Edgartown, Massachusetts. Open: Summer: mid Jun-early Oct, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM; Fall: early Oct-mid Dec W Th F 1-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM; Winter: early Jan-mid Mar, Sa 10AM- PM; Spring: mid-Mar to mid-Jun, W Th F 1-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Authoritative source for history and genealogy on the island. Excellent exhibits including the Thomas Cooke house, the Francis Foster Museum, the Captain Francis Pease House and Carriage Shed with coverage of whaling and Wampanoag history as well. Adm.: $7 adult, 6-15 years $4, under 6 free.
Do
Do Edgartown Bike Rentals
Do Surf Master Charters
6 Mariners Circle. Full or half day inshore or offshore fishing trips on 30 foot boat.
Do Chappaquiddick Island
*Visit Chappaquiddick Island, a tiny island located off the eastern end the Vineyard. It is only accessible by boat or car ferry. Chappaquiddick is a wooded island that contains a few beautiful public beaches. Private residences make up the majority of the inhabitants, though there is a gas station that opens irregularly. It's a great place to do a long bicycle ride. In the fall, great fishing takes place on Wasque point.
Buy
Shop Katama General Store
A quaint little store with easy access. They offer fresh baked scones, gourmet sandwiches, party-platters and home-cooked meals as well as household accessories and ready-to-go Vineyard entertaining solutions. An easy stop on the way to South Beach. Catering available.
Eat
Eat Fernado's Restaurant
Upscale Italian.
Eat Katama General Store
Edgartown (on the way to South Beach).
Eat Mad Martha's
Deli serving sandwiches and (sometimes weird) ice cream. $8.
Eat Navigator Restaurant
Live entertainment weekends.
Drink
- Sharky's Cantina. 266 Upper Main St +1 508-627-6565.
Sleep
Stay Winnetu Oceanside Resort at South Beach
Consists of hotel rooms, 1-4 bedroom suites, private cottages and private homes. It's open mid-April to the end of Octobre. The restaurant has ocean views and among the resort's facilities are a fitness centre, tennis club, a children's program and shuttles to Main street.
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