Oak Bluffs Trip Overview
Knockabout Travel takes you to Martha’s Vineyard, with this self-paced audio tour of the most popular town on the island. Discover the origin story of how Oak Bluffs developed from its humble beginnings as a religious camp into a summer destination for business moguls, celebrities, and US Presidents. On the tour, we discuss the development of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, home to the “campground” and the famed gingerbread cottages. Learn how the area around Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue was developed with tourism in mind, and how that conflicted with the original Methodist campers. Along the route, you will be introduced to some of the finer points and lesser-known history of the town, as well as places to grab lunch or a drink. The tour includes 45 minutes of narration and can be completed at a leisurely pace in about 90 minutes including brief stops at various points of interest. Audio easily streams from an embedded web player – no need to download files!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Starts: Oak Bluffs, United States
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
Knockabout Travel takes you to Martha’s Vineyard, with this self-paced audio tour of the most popular town on the island. Discover the origin story of how Oak Bluffs developed from its humble beginnings as a religious camp into a summer destination for business moguls, celebrities, and US Presidents. On the tour, we discuss the development of the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, home to the “campground” and the famed gingerbread cottages. Learn how the area around Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue was developed with tourism in mind, and how that conflicted with the original Methodist campers. Along the route, you will be introduced to some of the finer points and lesser-known history of the town, as well as places to grab lunch or a drink. The tour includes 45 minutes of narration and can be completed at a leisurely pace in about 90 minutes including brief stops at various points of interest. Audio easily streams from an embedded web player – no need to download files!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ocean Park, Seaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02557
Ocean Park is a large, scenic green space located near the ferry terminals. It is a great place to escape the crowds, have a picnic, or come back to just to sit and rest your legs.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Oak Bluffs Town Beach, Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Scenic Beach with opportunity for swimming and catching some sun.
Stop At: Martha’s Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA), 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02557
This is commonly called the “Campground,” where the famed gingerbread cottages are located.
You will have an option to visit the campground museum (separate fee applies, ~$4) if you would like to explore this area in greater depth.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Oak Bluffs Harbor, Oak Bluffs, MA, USA
Enjoy some of the island’s great seafood at one of the restaurants along the harbor. Outdoor seating, cold beer on tap, and tropical drinks can be found here.
Duration: 20 minutes
