Martha's Vineyard, MA Weekend Vacation Getaway
Special Things
This BestWeekends Exclusive uncovers special things to see, do and experience that you won’t find in any guide book. Often they are only known to locals or people who have visited many times. These are things that will truly make your weekend special, things that will make you say, “remember when we…” long after the trip is over.
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Start the Day
Pick up a cup of coffee at Espresso Love (open at 6:30am) on Church Street, you’ll probably end up with one of their great muffins too, then a newspaper at Edgartown Paper and head down to the end of Main Street. Cross over to the wharf, pick a bench and enjoy the Harbor coming alive with fishing boats. If the rest of the day is as good as this, it’ll be a good one.
Island Picnic
Stop in at Soigne (See "Good to Know") and pick up all the fixins for an intimate picnic. Hop on the Chappy ferry at the end of Dagget Street (bike or car) for the 3 minute trip to Chappaquiddick Island. About 2 miles down on the right side is Brine’s Pond Reserve, a wonderful place for a quiet and very private picnic. Let your mind wander.
Day is Done..Watch the Sun
Make your way to the most western part of the island at Menemsha, about a half hour drive from Edgartown. ($60 round-trip cab). A travel magazine said the sunset here is second only to Key West. Bring a bottle of wine (Menemsha is dry) and stop in at Home Port and pick up a lobster (or other) take-out dinner and take it to the beach and enjoy a romantic sunset. Or, enjoy the sunset from the Beach Plum Restaurant. (See "Where to Dine").