THINGS TO DO IN OAK BLUFFS
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AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL
Online | Call: 508-693-4361
The African American Heritage Trail of Martha’s Vineyard is a physical entity comprised of 30 sites dedicated to the formerly unrecognized contributions made by people of African descent to the history of the island. At each of these sites, a descriptive plaque has been placed.
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ALL STAR BIKE RENTALS
5 Oak Bluffs Ave. | 508-693-0062
Rent a bike, explore MV. Located in downtown Oak Bluffs, just steps away from the OB Ferry Terminal. Our bicycle rental shop provides you with Free island wide delivery and pickup upon request for your convenience. While making your bicycles or electric bikes online reservation with us simply select "YES" for delivery and pickup anywhere on Martha’s Vineyard.
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BUILT ON STILTZ DANCE FESTIVAL
55 Narragansett Ave.
The Built on Stilts Dance Festival is comprised of performances by members of the Vineyard community and beyoond. Shows might also include live music, storytelling, theater, poetry readings, comedy, circus acts, fitness demos and more! All shows are appropriate for all ages and free to the public.
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CIRCUIT ARTS
12 Music St. West Tisbury | 508-560-2134
Circuit Arts is dedicated to building community through accessible, meaningful, & diverse art experiences, year round & Island wide. Such experiences & events include: The Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival, Cinema Circus, The Vineyard Drive In at the YMCA, Children’s Theater Camp & Circuit Films.
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EDGARTOWN TOUR COMPANY
Reserve on-line 508-203-1853
The Edgartown Tour Company offers daily activities for you & your group to explore the island of Martha's Vineyard. Choose between 3 different walking tours in Edgartown, or an all island tour customized & private for your group. Options range from 1-1.5 hour long for walking tours, & half, full or multi-day island tours
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FARMNECK GOLF CLUB
1 Farm Neck Way. | 508-693-2504
Along with its intrinsic beauty, Farm Neck enjoys a widespread reputation for championship caliber golf. Farm Neck has continually earned a 4 1⁄2 out of 5 star rating in Golf Digest’s “Places to Play,” and is considered by many to be one of the premiere golfing experiences in the Northeast, “A true test of golf in an idyllic setting.”
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FEATHERSTONE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
30 Featherstone Lane | 508-693-1850
Featherstone Center for the Arts is a vibrant community art center offering year-round arts education & experiences for all ages & abilities on island. Galleries, studios & outdoor spaces provide creative outlets for visitors, students and artists. Through our wide-range of programming and collaborations we strive to make art accessible to all.
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HOMEGROWN TOURS MVI
1 Seaview Ave. | 774-327-8192
HomeGrown Tours is the most unique tour company on Martha's Vineyard. Your tour is not only narrated by a 3rd generation Islander but it is also a hands on learning experience. I pass around items that relate to the Vineyard to get a feel of how we live here, I have a screen that shows what certain sites looked like in the 1800s, I offer cold bottled water and lite snacks and rain ponchos for those wet days.
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ISLAND ALPACA CO
1 Head of the Pond Rd. VH | (508) 693-5554
Dedicated to introducing you to the wonderful world of alpaca & we encourage a visit to our farm while visiting Martha's Vineyard.
Observe the unique Island Alpaca "lifestyle" & browse our extensive gift shop. Our Alpaca Programs are fun & exciting programs designed for all ages & include Alpaca Yoga (seasonal), Alpaca-Grams & Alpaca Walk & Talks!
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ISLAND SPIRIT KAYAK
Little Bridge @ State Beach | 508-693-9727
We specialize in providing kayak & Stand Up Paddle Board tours, introducing the natural beauty of our island while providing a fun and safe activity. For those interested in paddling on their own we offer kayak rentals everyday right on State Beach in Oak Bluffs. We also deliver to all locations on the island.
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD EXCURSIONS
158 New York Ave. VH | 508-654-0381
Charter Martha's Vineyard Tours and Excursions & see the island's finest attractions. We offer everything from Corporate Events, Weddings, Re-unions, Family Gatherings, Private Van Transports, Clambakes, Beach & Sunset Rides. We are a full service company & offer pick-ups & drop-offs from where you are to where you need to be.
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD MUSEUM
151 Lagoon Pond Road | 508-627-4441
A century-old historical & cultural museum collecting art, artifacts, oral histories, documents, & photographs that help tell the stories of Martha’s Vineyard from time immemorial to the present. MVM strives to provide a framework for understanding the past in order to create a better future. With an exciting slate of exhibits, guest speakers, & community events, there’s always something new to discover at MVM.
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD SHARKS
100 Edgartown Vineyard Haven Rd. | 508-813-0380
The Sharks are a composition of players that come from the top collegiate baseball programs in the country, & hopefully many will be drafted into Major League Baseball. If you want to bond, show your kids how a crisp game of baseball is played, see positive work habits, gain insight into how to balance baseball with academics and see tomorrow’s stars, then the Vineyard Baseball Park is the place to be during the summer!
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MARTHA'S VINEYARD SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
Matt Casey CEO | 617-834-2506
Boston & Martha’s Vineyard will play host to some of Nashville’s finest songwriters and artists September 19-22 2024, when NEON Music Mgmt presents the 8th Annual Martha’s Vineyard Songwriters Festival. Every year, the MVSF features shows in Boston and on “The Vineyard.”
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MV TRANSPORT AND TOURS
508-939-1359
Martha’s Vineyard Tours & Transport provides vehicles capable of traveling to all the wonderful locations on island; including areas larger buses are prohibited from accessing. Destinations include tours of historic old whaling Captain’s homes , Menemsha Village & lighthouses not reachable by larger buses.
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OAK BLUFFS LAND AND WHARF COMPANY
9 Circuit Ave. Ext | 508-684-8595
Join us for a 2.5 hour narrated sightseeing tour of all six towns, including a mid-tour stop at the beautiful Aquinnah. Each tour offers a full interactive narrative on Martha’s Vineyard’s rich history—written in conjunction with the Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s historical curator. With only 14 seats per tour, you’ll feel like you are on your own private tour of the island.
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THE RITZ CAFE
4 Circuit Ave. | (508) 693-9851
The Ritz has live music, karaoke, theme parties & special events. Whether it is listening to an amazing local band, watching a game, joining in on a karaoke sing-a-long, or just kicking back to enjoy a beer and some great food, this is the place.
HISTORIC DIVE BAR AND ROCK CLUB ON MARTHA'S VINEYARD. Committed to music, food, & good times since 1944. -
STRAND THEATRE
11 Oak Bluffs Ave. | (508) 687-9681
The Oak Bluffs' vintage movie house, better known as the Strand Theatre, has re-opened its doors as the Strand Theatre MV.
New owners, Steve and Dorothy Capers pledge to deliver a variety of entertainment that includes comedy, music, dance, speaker symposiums, workshops and movies.
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VINEYARD PRESERVATION TRUST
99 Main St. Edgartown | 508–627–4440
Vineyard Preservation Trust owns and maintains 20 historic properties central to the island community. Through its stewardship, Vineyard Trust strengthens & cultivates community, celebrates the island’s unique character, & ensures these invaluable assets remain landmarks for life. Be sure to visit their two properties in town; The Flying Horses & The Union Chapel
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WIND'S UP
199 Beach Rd. Vineyard Haven | 508-693-4252
Wind’s Up is Martha’s Vineyard’s headquarters for natural water sports: Stand Up Paddle boards, kayaks, sailboats, canoes, windsurfers, surf & beach clothing/gear, lessons and sales/rentals. Rent one of our kayaks or take a windsurfing or sailing lesson. Have fun this summer, stop by Wind’s Up!
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Z FACE & BODY ART
Email: Z@zfaceandbodyart.com
I do what I love and I love what I do!!!! I am a trained cosmetologist and esthetician have been working with hair and make-up for over 20 years, including working in salons and spas in Massachusetts. I offer fabulous face art & incredibly cool glitter tattoos for any type of event. Face painting /glitter tattoos & henna!