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Schooner Alabama

Sail aboard the 90' gaff rigged Schooner Alabama for an authentic tall ship experience. The Alabama, built in 1924, carries 49 passengers on day sails, 27 overnight. Available for charter June 1 - Oct. 15, three hour minimum. Perfect for weddings, corporate groups or any special occasion.

Address: 20 Beach Street Ext., Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.693.1699

Schooner Alabama, Martha's Vineyard

Featherstone Center for the Arts


Featherstone offers several inexpensive or free programs for children & young adults on Martha's Vineyard. Along with one week Summer Camps for children from preschool to young adults. Check out Featherstone's website for Schedules. Summer camp program runs from Monday July 10 through the week of August 14. Please ask about our Creative Connections Camp for 7 - 9 year olds

Address: Barnes Road, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508-693-1850
Email: featherstone@featherstonearts.org

Featherstone Arts

Polly Hill Arboretum


Crisscrossed by old stonewalls surrounding open meadows, this living museum is home to a collection of more than 1600 woody plants that Polly Hill began planting from seed in 1958. At any season the Arboretum offers beauty, tranquility and abounds with horticultural and botanical rarities! Come explore. Open every day from sunrise to sunset. $5 suggested donation - members & children under 12 free.

Address: 809 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508-693-9426
Fax: 508-693-5772
Email: postmaster@pollyhillarboretum.org

Polly Hill Arboretum as seen on Martha's Vineyard Online

The FARM Institute

At the FARM Institute you and your family can have an adventure. Milk goats, explore lush vegetable and flower gardens and witness the birth of lambs, piglets, and calves. Spend a day, a week or season in enriching farm programs, or just get lost in our five-acre corn maze.

Address: Katama Farm, 14 Aero Ave, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508-627-7007 ext. 105
Email: rob@farminstitute.org


The FARM Institute Summer Camp

See the farm grow week after week by signing up for one or more sessions of summer camp. Campers will care for our cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and chickens. They will learn about growing food by spending time planting cultivating and harvesting in the garden and much much more.

Address: Katama Farm, 14 Aero Ave, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508-627-7007
Email: camp@farminstitute.org


Flying Horses Carousel

22 wooden horses with real horse hair manes; oldest working carousel in the country. Also has game room.

Address: Oak Bluffs Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.9481


Riley's Reads


A haven for children's books and fun! Bring the kids to meet Riley the cocker spaniel and discover the joy of reading in this whimsical & inviting children's bookstore. Our knowledgeable staff have great gift suggestions & children's book recommendations. Open year-round. Gift certificates always available.

Address: 29 Main St. (around corner), Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508-696-7957
Email: zoe_peter@rileysreads.com

Riley's Reads

Offshore Ale Co.

Offshore Ale loves to show off it's brewery - please call for an appointment for a Brewery Tours.

Address: 30 Kennebec Ave., Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.2626
Email: phil@offshoreale.com

Offshore Ale Co. Martha's Vineyard

Murdick's Fudge

Murdick's Fudge, making homemade fudge and brittle since 1887. Celebrating their 28th season on the Vineyard. With stores in Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Purchase orders can be made online April through December.

Address: Main Street, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508.627.8047
Fax: 888.55.FUDGE

Murdick's Fudge of Martha's Vineyard as seen on Martha's Vineyard Online

Martha's Vineyard Glassworks


Martha's Vineyard Glassworks produces and sells an unmatched variety of fine quality hand-blown glass while featuring internationally renowned artists in our gallery. Recognized for our open studio; the public is invited to watch master craftsmen create beautiful objects in glass.

Address: 683 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508.693.6026

Martha's Vineyard Glassworks

Chilmark Writing Workshop

Writing from the heart: Finding your own voice is a workshop that is nurturing for the beginning writer and a jump-start for the burnt-out professional. Here is where we stop the inner critics in his tracks. It’s about honoring your own voice, writing in your own rhythms, telling your own stories. Check website for upcoming workshops and more information.

Address: One West Meadow, Chilmark, MA
Tel: (508) 645-9085


Vineyard Voyagers

Vineyard Voyagers offers the people on Martha's Vineyard the chance for significant encounters with the sea--to build knowledge and skills, to develop confidence, character and cooperation, and to continue a centuries old seafaring tradition. We offer ocean sailing expeditions and a rowing program that uses 32'community-built Cornish pilot gigs. Through the craft of wooden boat construction and the seamanship learned when sailing or rowing, Vineyard Voyagers gain experience in the maritime arts and sciences,practice cooperation and leadership, and benefit from personal challenge.

Address: 16 Knight Lane, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 1.774.563.0200


Capawock Movie Theatre


Newly renovated. Movies. Open year-round.

Address: Main St., Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.696.9200


Band Concerts

Alternate Sunday nights, 8pm. Throughout the summer

Address: Ocean Park Bandstand, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: none


Camp Jabberwocky

Cerebral Palsy Camp

Address: P.O.Box 1357, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.693.2339


Summer Horsemanship Program


Sign up now for our 2006 summer pony camp We're excited about our 2006 camps! Our program includes mounted instruction, lessons in horse care, creative horse crafts and games on horseback.

Address: P.O. Box 102, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508.693.8831


Rise Vineyard Performing Arts

Address: 422 State Road, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508-693-2262
Email: info@risevpa.com


Arrowhead Farm


True to Old World tradition, this complete boarding facility caters to the well-being of both horse and rider. Legendary Pony Camp. Dressage, hunter and jumper riders enjoy:
• Cross country course.
• 60’ x 144’ lighted indoor arena
• Outdoor sand ring
• 36 acres rolling hills and woodlands
• clinics
• show

Address: P.O. Box 102, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508.693.8831
Email: horses@arrowheadfarm.net


Illumination Night

Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Grounds. Usually last part part of August; date not revealed until a week before the event. Remembered for a lifetime: after Sing-along concert, Japanese lantern is lit by oldest resident of the community. Then hundreds of other lanterns are lit, turning area into grand, magical illumination.

Address: Campground Cottages, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: none


Edgartown Cinemas


Movies, Open Year round

Address: Main Street, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508.627.8008


Classic Aviators

Classic Aviators invite you to strap on your leather cap and goggles and take a flight into yesteryear in the “Red Baron". Flights leave Katama Airfield in Edgartown and offer thrilling views from an open cockpit. Soar over the Aquinnah Cliffs, historic lighthouses and Chappaquiddick Island. Rides for 2 start at $149.

Address: Katama Airfield, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 1.508.627.7677
Email: classicaviators@gmail.net

Classic Aviators on Martha's Vineyard as seen on MVOL

IMP All Things Theater

Led by theater professionals, IMP exposes kids not only to the performing side of theater but all aspects of their craft, empowering them to create their own theater projects at IMP Camp and at future performance sites - be it the stage, in your living room, or one on Broadway.

Address: PO Box 847, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508-939-9368


Vineyard Flyer

Enjoy the beauty of the islands with an aerial tour on the Vineyard Flyer. Tours conducted Sunrise to Sunset, 7/daylight/364. Enjoy trips over Martha's Vineyard, the Elizabeth Islands, Nantucket and the Upper and Middle Cape. All island pilots with Commercial licenses. 10% of profits are donated to Angel Flight America.

Address: 57 Checama Path, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508 693 4907
Email: tours@vineyardflyer.com


Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary

Address: Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road,, Edgartown, MA
Tel: 508.627.4850
Email: felixneck@massaudubon.org


Native Earth Teaching Farm

Address: 94 North Road, Chilmark, MA
Tel: 508-645-3304


Martha's Vineyard Arena

Ice skating. Summer schedule starts July 9. Year Round after school classes offered. Call for Free skate and family skate hours.

Address: Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.5329


Island Gymnastics Training Schools, Inc.

Address: 410 State Road, West Tisbury, MA
Tel: 508-693-8358


Island Spirit Kayak Adventures

Island Spirit offers: Kids Paddling Camps, Kayak Trips, Moonlight Tours, Rolling Clinics, Kayak Rentals, Kayak Classes, Boat Sales, Multi-Day excursions.

Address: P.O. Box 1666, Oak Bluffs, MA
Tel: 508.693.9727


Island Cove Mini Golf

Address: State Rd., Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 508.693.2611


The Trustees of Reservations

Guided walking and kayak tours. Menemsha Hills Quest.

Address: 135 Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, MA
Tel: 1-508-693-7662