Edgartown was founded in 1642, and was the first colonial settlement on the island of Martha's Vineyard. By the mid-1800s, the town was ranked per capita as one of the wealthiest communities in the country. During that time, whaling and merchant captains built the beautiful Greek Revival homes that can still be found all over town. Edgartown continues to maintain its elegance with many luxurious inns, boutiques, and restaurants. It is also a beautiful island town with several beaches and wildlife preserves nearby. Popular attractions include Edgartown Harbor Light, Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge, and Joseph Sylvia State Beach.
This lighthouse, on a bluff near the historic town of Oak Bluffs, has been standing since the year 1878. The present tower, standing at 40 feet tall (12.19-meter), was constructed in 1875, but the original dwellings and outbuildings have since been demolished. The gleaming white tower was painted a deep, chocolate brown in the past. The flashing green light serves as a marker for the U.S. Coast Guard. The grounds are open to the public and the interior is occasionally open for tours. It is presently operated by the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society.
The city of Osterville in the U.S. State of Massachusetts brags of a monumental club site in the name of the Wianno Club. The historically significant site was constructed in the year 1887. The club building is an architecturally superior structure and follows the Shingle style of architecture. Its unique structure has paved the way for its inclusion in the prestigious National Register of Historic Places. Further details and insights in context with the club site can be availed by visiting their official website.
Located close to the ocean, this park is a nice place to take a walk or enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic. The lush green grounds are popular for hosting a variety of food festivals, music & art events and much more throughout the year. Come here to enjoy a weekend evening in a pleasant setting.
Johnny Kelley Park in the heart of Dennis is a well-maintained recreational area featuring a playground, picnic areas and slides that cater to toddlers as young as 3 years and kids aged between 5 and 10. With a number of tennis and basketball courts on-site, Johnny Kelley hosts a number of local league games. Workout and walking trails inside the park attract a number of fitness enthusiasts here.
Made up of 2,700 acres (1,092 hectares) of marshlands, open water, barrier beaches, trout streams, watersheds and uplands, with many wilderness campsites and several walking tours, Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Reserve makes for a great day trip. Other activities at the park include swimming, shell fishing, canoeing, kayaking and even restricted hunting on Washburn Island, which is accessible only by boat. The reserve also includes the 500-acre (202 hectares) South Cape Beach State Park, which is known for its swimming beach.