Day in Martha's Vineyard question
Aug 17th, 2015, 01:39 PM
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Day in Martha's Vineyard question
Hi all, apologies in advance if this sounds like a silly question. Could someone please provide me with an ideal day itinerary to visit Martha's Vineyard?
We will departing Hyannis on the ferry, without a car. We will have 5 hours on the Vineyard. I am not too sure of the must sees, other than the beautiful gingerbread houses and we just wish to soak in the atmosphere.
We will be visiting Labor Day Monday.
Many thanks in advance!
Mandy
We will departing Hyannis on the ferry, without a car. We will have 5 hours on the Vineyard. I am not too sure of the must sees, other than the beautiful gingerbread houses and we just wish to soak in the atmosphere.
We will be visiting Labor Day Monday.
Many thanks in advance!
Mandy
Aug 18th, 2015, 05:10 AM
#2
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,126
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If I am not mistaken when you get off the ferry there are people there who offer tours of the island, a place for lunch and shopping. We were there a few years ago with a tour company so it was not an issue for us but as I recall I believe there were offers to take some tours. I think that would be your best bet. I am sure others will offer some ideas.
Aug 18th, 2015, 12:31 PM
#5
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,420
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Try Yelp or Chowhound. Edgartown or Oak Bluffs.
Do you intend to swim? Or just sightsee?
See the Campground houses, take the bus to Edgartown to look around briefly (You can get off at some spots to swim on the way.), return for the ferry.
Do you intend to swim? Or just sightsee?
See the Campground houses, take the bus to Edgartown to look around briefly (You can get off at some spots to swim on the way.), return for the ferry.
Aug 23rd, 2015, 03:30 PM
#6
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,466
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i took at 90 minute tour as soon as i got off the island so i could get my bearings. then i took the public transportation between some of the locations that i wanted to return to. biking is a good suggestion too if you are into that. with only 5 hours i wouldn't waste time in a restaurant. there's too much to enjoy outdoors. grab some fast food or bring a picnic. save the restaurant for when you get back to whereever you are coming from (the cape?)
Aug 28th, 2015, 09:59 AM
#7
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,297
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
With 5 hours I would get off the ferry and take the bus to Menemsha, walk around, walk out on the jetty. then I would get back on the public transportation bus and go to Aquinnah. Walk around, check out the cliffs, lighthouse tour and then have lunch at the restaurant but sit outside. The food here is not gourmet but the dining room is breathtaking and well worth it. (The "foodie" places on MV only serve dinner anyway). After this I would take the bus back to Oak Bluffs, walk around the campground, harbor and finish with some swim time on the beach before leaving. I would not worry about missing Edgartown (although if you like looking at stately mansions that's different) or Vineyard Haven.
