Madison’s guidebook

Madison
Madison’s guidebook

Neighborhoods

Originally settled by whaling captains, the town center retains the historic architecture of the whaling captains’ homes, some of which are private homes, and many of which have been converted into inns, restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops and cafes.
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Edgartown
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Originally settled by whaling captains, the town center retains the historic architecture of the whaling captains’ homes, some of which are private homes, and many of which have been converted into inns, restaurants and one-of-a-kind shops and cafes.
Oak Bluffs is liveliest of the Vineyard’s towns – more high-spirited than haute. From the colorful gingerbread cottages to the Flying Horses carousel, from Ocean park to harbor bars, Oak Bluffs delivers on fun.
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Oak Bluffs
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Oak Bluffs is liveliest of the Vineyard’s towns – more high-spirited than haute. From the colorful gingerbread cottages to the Flying Horses carousel, from Ocean park to harbor bars, Oak Bluffs delivers on fun.
Vineyard Haven, the beautiful working harbor village in the town of Tisbury is not only the year-round port for Martha’s Vineyard, it also boasts a really fun and diverse Cultural District.
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Vineyard Haven
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Vineyard Haven, the beautiful working harbor village in the town of Tisbury is not only the year-round port for Martha’s Vineyard, it also boasts a really fun and diverse Cultural District.
Chilmark contains not only the quaint, authentic fishing village of Menemsha, but is also is a town of rolling hills overlooking the ocean, tree-lined country roads dotted with small farm stands and a film festival so fabulous you’ll wonder how you could be anywhere else in March.
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Chilmark
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Chilmark contains not only the quaint, authentic fishing village of Menemsha, but is also is a town of rolling hills overlooking the ocean, tree-lined country roads dotted with small farm stands and a film festival so fabulous you’ll wonder how you could be anywhere else in March.

Food scene

The best farm stand on the Island, possibly the world.
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Morning Glory Farm
120 Meshacket Road
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The best farm stand on the Island, possibly the world.
Succeeding solely as a take-out ‘counter’, Scottish Bakehouse is a year-round cafe and bakery that offers signature egg sandwiches, fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups and locally sourced main dishes. For islanders and visitors, this is your one-stop option for any meal or snack on the daily. Many quick to-go choices are available in the fridge along with beverages. Coffees and teas are self-serve and there are newspapers and magazines for purchase to enjoy while sipping your chosen bliss.
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Scottish Bakehouse
977 State Rd
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Succeeding solely as a take-out ‘counter’, Scottish Bakehouse is a year-round cafe and bakery that offers signature egg sandwiches, fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, soups and locally sourced main dishes. For islanders and visitors, this is your one-stop option for any meal or snack on the daily. Many quick to-go choices are available in the fridge along with beverages. Coffees and teas are self-serve and there are newspapers and magazines for purchase to enjoy while sipping your chosen bliss.
My absolute favorite place to visit. The cutest unmanned farm stand in the world. They always have fresh yogurt, lassi's, a variety of cheeses, frozen meats and usually some other surprises.
Mermaid Farm & Dairy
9 Middle Rd
My absolute favorite place to visit. The cutest unmanned farm stand in the world. They always have fresh yogurt, lassi's, a variety of cheeses, frozen meats and usually some other surprises.
Historic general store, famous for pizza and celebrity sightings
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Chilmark General Store
7 State Rd
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Historic general store, famous for pizza and celebrity sightings
Fancier on the main level, pub-like in the basement.
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Atria
137 Main St
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Fancier on the main level, pub-like in the basement.
Casual. Raw bar. Live music on weekends.
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The Port Hunter
55 Main St
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Casual. Raw bar. Live music on weekends.
Casual. Amazing. Also foods to go.
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Rosewater Market
20 S Summer St
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Casual. Amazing. Also foods to go.
Treat yourself meal.
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The Covington Restaurant
52 Main St
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Treat yourself meal.
Amazing coffee. Beautiful pastries.
Behind The Bookstore Cafe
Amazing coffee. Beautiful pastries.
Stunning farmstand with local produce, meats, cheeses, and freshly baked bread.
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The Grey Barn and Farm
22 S Rd
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Stunning farmstand with local produce, meats, cheeses, and freshly baked bread.
For coffee lovers, the coco hazelnut coffee is divine. Sandwich lovers, the Liz Lemon - you won't be disappointed.
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7aFoods
1045 State Rd
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For coffee lovers, the coco hazelnut coffee is divine. Sandwich lovers, the Liz Lemon - you won't be disappointed.
Local beer (and now seltzer!), cheese boards, and pizza. Plenty of open-air, outdoor seating, and just a 10-minute walk from Hannah's Way!
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Bad Martha Farmer's Brewery
270 Upper Main St
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Local beer (and now seltzer!), cheese boards, and pizza. Plenty of open-air, outdoor seating, and just a 10-minute walk from Hannah's Way!
Tiny, bar stool seating diner with no-frills breakfast food. You will not find more casual in Edgartown.
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Dock Street Coffee Shop
2 Dock St
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Tiny, bar stool seating diner with no-frills breakfast food. You will not find more casual in Edgartown.

Sightseeing

Three miles of barrier beach on the south shore at the end of Katama Road. Fine surf on one side, protected salt-pond on the other. Open to all. Vehicles with permits allowed on marked trails.
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South Beach
Herring Creek Rd
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Three miles of barrier beach on the south shore at the end of Katama Road. Fine surf on one side, protected salt-pond on the other. Open to all. Vehicles with permits allowed on marked trails.
Two miles of clear, mild beach along Beach Road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. (The section in Edgartown is called Bend-in-the-Road Beach.) Accessible by bicycle path. Open to all.
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Joseph Sylvia State Beach
267-125 Seaview Avenue
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Two miles of clear, mild beach along Beach Road between Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. (The section in Edgartown is called Bend-in-the-Road Beach.) Accessible by bicycle path. Open to all.
Visitors enjoy views of the Gay Head Cliffs from this beach, which includes a convenient drop-off point along Moshup Trail (the actual street name!) for beach gear and then a scenic 10-minute walk along a cleared path from the parking lot. Open to the public, full restrooms at parking lot, and portable restrooms at beach entrance. There is a daily parking fee in summer.
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Aquinnah Public Beach
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Visitors enjoy views of the Gay Head Cliffs from this beach, which includes a convenient drop-off point along Moshup Trail (the actual street name!) for beach gear and then a scenic 10-minute walk along a cleared path from the parking lot. Open to the public, full restrooms at parking lot, and portable restrooms at beach entrance. There is a daily parking fee in summer.
Lovely art gallery in the heart of Edgartown
Eisenhauer Gallery
38 N Water St
Lovely art gallery in the heart of Edgartown
Famous hotel across from the Edgartown Lighthouse.
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Harbor View Hotel
131 N Water St
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Famous hotel across from the Edgartown Lighthouse.
Beautiful new museum in the historic hospital building. Incredibly views and interesting exhibits.
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Martha's Vineyard Museum
151 Lagoon Pond Rd
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Beautiful new museum in the historic hospital building. Incredibly views and interesting exhibits.