commodoredave Posted March 22 #1 Share Posted March 22 Our ship will call at Martha's Vineyard for a day. Not sure we (two couples) want to pay $160 per person for the island bus excursion if we can hire a local taxi or tour driver to take us around at our own pace. But will there be any drivers at the pier who do tours? If not, is Edgartown interesting enough for a walkabout and lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted March 23 #2 Share Posted March 23 There will be cabs at the pier. Also places to rent bikes and the nearest beaches are in walking distance. There is also shopping and good food in town and the Gingerbread Houses in Oak Bluffs are worth a visit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangrove Snapper Posted March 25 #3 Share Posted March 25 On 3/22/2024 at 4:32 PM, commodoredave said: If not, is Edgartown interesting enough for a walkabout and lunch? Yes, Edgartown is charming and has lots of historical buildings. It was a major whaling center in the past. There are lots of good places to eat. I've always been to Martha's Vineyard via the ferry from Falmouth to Oaks Bluff and when you get off the ferry, there are taxis and independent tour operators. Edgartown also has taxis and tours. Both have bikes. We've rented bikes in Oaks Bluff and it was an easy ride to Edgartown. Oaks Bluff also has good places to eat and shop and is a lovely town. If you do go on a tour or get a taxi to take you around the island, the cliffs at Aquinnah have a beautiful view. The best quahog chowder I've ever eaten came from a shack up there but that was 30 years ago. There are still shops and eateries there. If you are interested in movies and the movie "Jaws," specifically, it was filmed on Martha's Vineyard. Many of the places are recognizable like the beaches, scenes in Edgartown and Oaks Bluff, and the Chappaquiddick ferry, which is located in Edgartown and can be interesting for reasons other than Jaws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted March 25 Author #4 Share Posted March 25 1 hour ago, Mangrove Snapper said: Yes, Edgartown is charming and has lots of historical buildings. It was a major whaling center in the past. There are lots of good places to eat. I've always been to Martha's Vineyard via the ferry from Falmouth to Oaks Bluff and when you get off the ferry, there are taxis and independent tour operators. Edgartown also has taxis and tours. Both have bikes. We've rented bikes in Oaks Bluff and it was an easy ride to Edgartown. Oaks Bluff also has good places to eat and shop and is a lovely town. If you do go on a tour or get a taxi to take you around the island, the cliffs at Aquinnah have a beautiful view. The best quahog chowder I've ever eaten came from a shack up there but that was 30 years ago. There are still shops and eateries there. If you are interested in movies and the movie "Jaws," specifically, it was filmed on Martha's Vineyard. Many of the places are recognizable like the beaches, scenes in Edgartown and Oaks Bluff, and the Chappaquiddick ferry, which is located in Edgartown and can be interesting for reasons other than Jaws. Thanks so much for this great information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted March 25 Author #5 Share Posted March 25 On 3/23/2024 at 3:46 PM, Nitemare said: There will be cabs at the pier. Also places to rent bikes and the nearest beaches are in walking distance. There is also shopping and good food in town and the Gingerbread Houses in Oak Bluffs are worth a visit Thanks for the helpful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannna Posted May 23 #6 Share Posted May 23 Hi there, The Island bus system is great. A One Day Pass is $8 or $5 if you are over 65. Bus Route Schedules | Vineyard Transit Authority I would only rent a bike if you are super fit. People tend to think the island is much smaller than it is. We have 6 towns. The distance from Ob to Edg is 6 miles along the beach, which can be a lovely ride, but not fun if the wind is against you and it will be at least one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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