Tisbury Trip Overview
Get ready to visit one of the greatest vacation spots in the USA, a favorite among celebrities and even presidents! Martha’s Vineyard is home to stunning beaches and coastline, picturesque little towns, and plenty of fun—but this tour will also dig beneath the beautiful surface and into the island’s surprising history. Learn about the Wampanoag, the origin of the Vineyard’s famous “gingerbread houses,” and the lost language invented by the island’s residents!
Here’s how it works: Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and the Action Tour Guide app. Download the Action Tour Guide onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Tisbury, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tisbury, Massachusetts, United States
Get ready to visit one of the greatest vacation spots in the USA, a favorite among celebrities and even presidents! Martha’s Vineyard is home to stunning beaches and coastline, picturesque little towns, and plenty of fun—but this tour will also dig beneath the beautiful surface and into the island’s surprising history. Learn about the Wampanoag, the origin of the Vineyard’s famous “gingerbread houses,” and the lost language invented by the island’s residents!
Here’s how it works: Within 30 min, we’ll send you two things: a unique password and the Action Tour Guide app. Download the Action Tour Guide onto your phone and enter the password. Then download the tour inside. When you arrive, go to the Visitor Center to start the tour. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
No expiration — the tour is available from the minute you book until forever!
This isn’t an entrance ticket. Check pandemic rules and opening hours before your visit.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Martha’s Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA), 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02557
Martha’s Vineyard is famous for its gorgeous coastline and picture-perfect historic towns, but there’s much more to see on this beautiful island!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Flying Horses Carousel, 33 Lake Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02557
The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest operating platform carousel in America. Located in the historic resort community of Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, on Martha’s Vineyard, the carousel was apparently first located in New York City before being moved to the island in the 1880s.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gingerbread Houses, 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557, USA
These vibrant Victorian cottages are clustered together, each with a quaint and colorful design reminiscent of the house made of gingerbread and candy in “Hansel and Gretel.” These adorable homes are now exclusive summer cottages, but they come from humble origins.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cottage Museum, 1 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
The Museum Shop has a wide selection of Campground-related souvenirs and gifts, including books, calendars, paper, and silk lanterns, sterling silver Campground charms, toys, postcards, and other interesting items.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Inkwell Beach, Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Inkwell is a small beach located in Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. The name is pejorative; a name was given to white beachgoers in Martha’s Vineyard in reference to this strip of beach that was visited by Black residents and tourists.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Caroline Tuthill Wildlife Preserve, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
The Caroline Tuthill Preserve is an expanse of over 150 acres of oak and pitch pine forest, wooded wetlands, salt marsh, and open meadow. Sengekontacket Pond and Beach Road flank the Preserve to the north; the Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road flanks the Preserve to the south.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chappaquiddick Island, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
Chappaquiddick Island a part of the town of Edgartown, Massachusetts, is a small peninsula and occasional island on the eastern end of Martha’s Vineyard. Norton Point, a narrow barrier beach, connects Martha’s Vineyard and Chappaquiddick between Katama and Wasque. Occasional breaches occur due to hurricanes and strong storms separating the islands for periods of time.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lighthouse Beach, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA 02539
The scenic oceanfront area features a sandy beach, lighthouse & open space for gathering/picnicking.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edgartown Historic District, 70 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
The Edgartown Village Historic District is a historic district encompassing the traditional center of Edgartown, Massachusetts, on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The district is roughly bounded by Water St. and Pease’s Point Way and encompasses some 500 acres.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Katama Beach/ South Beach, 555 Katama Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
Picturesque ocean beaches are popular for large waves as well as shellfishing & birdwatching.
Duration: 10 minutes
