Guidebook for Aquinnah
Food Scene
For a special night out without the kids. The farmer's vegetable salad with fresh ricotta is a real winner. The baked Alaska for two is over the top too.
60 locals recommend
State Road
688 State RdFor a special night out without the kids. The farmer's vegetable salad with fresh ricotta is a real winner. The baked Alaska for two is over the top too.
Great sandwiches and baked goods.Call ahead to have ready to go to the beach. Try the Liz Lemon. Next to Alley's
33 locals recommend
7aFoods
1045 State RdGreat sandwiches and baked goods.Call ahead to have ready to go to the beach. Try the Liz Lemon. Next to Alley's
Chilmark Chocolates
19 State Rdwonderful array of handmade chocolate
If you can't live without sushi for a few days, the Lookout will do. Overlooks the Oak Bluffs Steamship Terminal. Usually a wait
52 locals recommend
Lookout Tavern
8 Seaview AveIf you can't live without sushi for a few days, the Lookout will do. Overlooks the Oak Bluffs Steamship Terminal. Usually a wait
Outdoor wood fired oven. Great selection of pastries and coffee. Don't miss Wednesday night pizza night. A great community gathering. Only in Aquinnah. Say hi to owner Juli Vanderhoop, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe and our town selectwomen.
11 locals recommend
Orange Peel Bakery
22 State RdOutdoor wood fired oven. Great selection of pastries and coffee. Don't miss Wednesday night pizza night. A great community gathering. Only in Aquinnah. Say hi to owner Juli Vanderhoop, a member of the Wampanoag Tribe and our town selectwomen.
Essentials
Sunset at Menemsha Beach is a must do! Go early to grab a spot on the beach. Head down to Larsen's for to-go lobster dinners and chowder. Call in by 2 pm in advance to reserve your dinner. BYOB
48 locals recommend
Larsen's Fish Market
56 Basin RdSunset at Menemsha Beach is a must do! Go early to grab a spot on the beach. Head down to Larsen's for to-go lobster dinners and chowder. Call in by 2 pm in advance to reserve your dinner. BYOB
The Chilmark Store offers sandwiches, pizza and other grocery essentials. Bring your wallet. Expensive. Eat on the porch and pretend to ignore Larry David and Alan Dershowitz like everyone else. Fun!
33 locals recommend
Chilmark General Store
7 State RdThe Chilmark Store offers sandwiches, pizza and other grocery essentials. Bring your wallet. Expensive. Eat on the porch and pretend to ignore Larry David and Alan Dershowitz like everyone else. Fun!
If your looking to find your dream home on Martha's Vineyard, look no further than Conroy and Company.
We did!
http://conroymv.com/index.php
Conroy & Co Real Estate
6 State RoadIf your looking to find your dream home on Martha's Vineyard, look no further than Conroy and Company.
We did!
http://conroymv.com/index.php
The center of up island life! Cool stuff to do for kids and adults when you're tired of the beach.
8 locals recommend
Chilmark Community Center station
The center of up island life! Cool stuff to do for kids and adults when you're tired of the beach.
Step back in time. A true general store. You name, they probably have it. Do not miss.
30 locals recommend
Alley's General Store
1045 State RdStep back in time. A true general store. You name, they probably have it. Do not miss.
On the other side of the Bike Ferry. Near the town docks. Grocery staples are available.
14 locals recommend
Menemsha Galley
515 N RdOn the other side of the Bike Ferry. Near the town docks. Grocery staples are available.
Closet true grocery store. The larger Cronig's is in Vineyard Haven.
26 locals recommend
Cronig's Up-Island Market
469 State RdCloset true grocery store. The larger Cronig's is in Vineyard Haven.
Sightseeing
A postcard view of the Gay Head cliffs and the western shore of the Vineyard. Learn how the lighthouse was recently saved by being moved away from the eroding cliff.
49 locals recommend
Gay Head Lighthouse
15 Aquinnah CirA postcard view of the Gay Head cliffs and the western shore of the Vineyard. Learn how the lighthouse was recently saved by being moved away from the eroding cliff.
Entertainment & Activities
Be the captain of your own ship! For a real splurge try renting a boat for half or full day. The 21' Sea Hunt can easily make the trip to Cuttyhunk and back. Smaller boats are great for the pond.
Book-A-Boat
Boathouse RoadBe the captain of your own ship! For a real splurge try renting a boat for half or full day. The 21' Sea Hunt can easily make the trip to Cuttyhunk and back. Smaller boats are great for the pond.
The Barn
13 Uncas AveNew bowling lanes on the Vineyard.
The oldest carousel in America. A must for families with kids under 7.
82 locals recommend
Flying Horses Carousel
15 Oak Bluffs AveThe oldest carousel in America. A must for families with kids under 7.
Everything Else
In a fierce battle of island lobster roll supremacy, the Chilmark Community Church comes out on top! Every Tuesday from 4:30 until they run out. $15 June 17th until September 9th
Chilmark Community Church
9 Menemsha RdIn a fierce battle of island lobster roll supremacy, the Chilmark Community Church comes out on top! Every Tuesday from 4:30 until they run out. $15 June 17th until September 9th
This is the closet gas station to our cottage. Not cheap. Get gas down island. Don't let tank go under 1/4 full. Trust me.
7 locals recommend
Shell
560 Thames StThis is the closet gas station to our cottage. Not cheap. Get gas down island. Don't let tank go under 1/4 full. Trust me.
Arts & Culture
Granary Gallery
636 Old County RdA real showcase of amazing island artists.
Shopping
Grange Hall
Weekly farmer's market featuring the best island grown produce
Our Market
1 E Chop DrGreat selection of beer and wine
Where we buy our booze. Call ahead. They will deliver.
8 locals recommend
Jim's Package Store & Island
27 Lake AveWhere we buy our booze. Call ahead. They will deliver.
Rainy Day? Stop by by Bunch of Grapes. The best bookstore on Martha's Vineyard. Check ahead to see the schedule of author book signings.
13 locals recommend
Bunch of Grapes Bookstore
23 Main StRainy Day? Stop by by Bunch of Grapes. The best bookstore on Martha's Vineyard. Check ahead to see the schedule of author book signings.
You've seen the shirts. If you need them, here is where to find the largest selection of apparel.
13 locals recommend
The Black Dog General Store
214 Main StYou've seen the shirts. If you need them, here is where to find the largest selection of apparel.