Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

Interested in traveling with family on a day-trip in June to MV. Have a 6 and 11 year old. Any suggestions regarding things to do, places to eat, etc. would be helpful. Also, ferry service closest to Chatham? Thanks for everyones thoughts!

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

The Hy-line ferry comes over to the island from Hyannis. It docks in Oak Bluffs. In Oak Bluffs, visit the Flying Horses Carousel, walk through the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association%26#39;s 300+ gingerbread style cottages and walk along Ocean Parks houses.

The Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Transit Authority bus system (VTA) runs throughout the island. Take it from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown. The two towns are completely different. The Martha%26#39;s Vineyard Museum (in Edg) is a great place to visit. Look at the captain%26#39;s houses on Water St. Have ice cream down on the dock by the Yacht Club.

You can take an island tour, if you want, out of OB, with www.mvtour.com It%26#39;s 2 1/2 hrs long and will give you a general overview of the island.

For a casual lunch, eat at one of the restaurants on the harbor, try Sharky%26#39;s for Mexican fare or take out a pizza from Giordano%26#39;s and eat in Ocean Park, all in Oak Bluffs. In Edgartown, lunch at the News from America Pub is good, or take out from The Quarterdeck and picnic in the shelter on the harbor watching the Chappy %26#39;On Time%26#39; ferry.

Loads to see and do, depending on your family%26#39;s interests and activity level.

Look back through older posting on the same subject for more ideas, or reply with more questions for details. Happy to help.

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip

We%26#39;re also thinking about Nantucket...Which one would you choose for a day trip? Other thougts regarding things to do and places to eat? Thanks!

How about the idea of renting a jeep around Martha%26#39;s Vineyard? Suggestions of which towns to explore...? Thanks everyone!

I definitely would prefer the Martha%26#39;s Vineyard trip rather than Nantucket. The ferry ride itself is fun and only 45 minutes which is very manageable with a six year old. I believe you can rent bikes to tour the island but I don%26#39;t know about the jeeps although that sounds like fun.

I haven%26#39;t been to Nantucket yet but I%26#39;ve heard it can be quite pricey and I%26#39;m not sure it as kid-friendly as Martha%26#39;s Vineyard.