Its appeal for architecture buffs is complemented by the eclectic boutiques and restaurants often housed within historical frameworks. A coterie of classy inns offers sumptuous accommodations. For a walk on the "wild" side, you need only hop on the Chappy Ferry in Edgartown and disembark five minutes later on the island of Chappaquiddick. This haven for seekers of solitude and green space comprises the acre Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge and the adjoining acre Wasque Reservation enter at the east end of Wasque Rd.
West Tisbury. After lunch, head westward to the bucolic heart of the island, West Tisbury. Spread over its 34 square mi are a winery, a strawberry farm, a llama farm, and hundreds of cows, sheep, and onion patches.
In summer, the Saturday farmers' market and the annual agricultural fair, held for four days in mid- to late August since , are popular with residents and visitors. Alley's General Store State Rd. This old-fashioned general store is the nerve center of the rural community, and has everything from groceries to sundries and more. Continuing into the up-island territory of Chilmark, the contrast is pleasantly jolting.
Rolling green farmland bounded by the ocean, stunning old stonewalls, and rambling farmhouses set a tranquil tone that carries over into the charming fishing village of Menemsha. The pace is unhurried and the scenery absorbing. If it's summertime, be sure to join the queue for a snack at The Bite Basin Rd. Conclude the day with a visit to Aquinnah.
Previously known as Gay Head, this westernmost town on the island is the only community in Massachusetts that continues to have a substantial Native American presence in the 20th century, with descendents of the mainland Wampanoag tribe. The most outstanding natural feature is the magnificent clay cliffs formed by glaciers millions of years ago and now designated a national landmark.
Most visitors admire the brilliantly colored cliffs from a distance, but if curiosity gets the best of you, follow the wooden boardwalk to the beach down below. Then continue on to Aquinnah to see the magnificent, foot tall, multi-colored clay Gay Head Cliffs. The Gay Head Cliffs are a National Landmark and for years were a favorite for those wanting a challenging climb from the beach at the bottom. Today, however, climbing is off limits due to the toll this was taking on the face of the cliffs.
At the top of the cliffs stands Gay Head Light. A foot 57 feet to the top of the lantern , octagonal wooden lighthouse was erected on a stone base, along with a wood-frame keeper's house, barn, and oil vault. The light went into service in Aquinnah is celebrated as a center of Wampanoag Indian culture and a source of pride and tradition among members of the tribe.
Your tour will next take you back along South Road to the gentle hills and picturesque coast of Chilmark. This is a serene section of the island with sheep grazing on the green pastures that slope down to the ocean.
In the heart of Chilmark is the fishing village of Menemsha, and, if it looks familiar, it is with good reason. Menemsha was the setting for the movie Jaws. Next to the harbor is Menemsha Beach and open to the public. Also located in Chilmark is The Yard, a performing artists' colony. Throughout the western side of the island are its many working farms.
Farming on the island is not limited to vegetables. Backyard barbecues across Massachusetts are in for a surprise this summer as a reflective hot air balloon floats over the state.
Come July, a giant The United States is home to more than 12, miles of coastline 12,, to be exact. With all that land, there are more than a few hidden beaches This time of year, hotels around the world get serious about going above and beyond for Valentine's Day, crafting spectacular or Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, just a hop away from Cape Cod, the historic little island of Martha's Vineyard draws thousands of vacationers every Since leaving office, the Obamas have become the ultimate globetrotting family.
In just the last few months, Barack and Michelle Obama have been spotted
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