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Edgartown is a town on the island of Martha's Vineyard. Edgartown is a picturesque village of stately buildings surrounded by natural beauty. It is the county seat. Edgartown also includes Chappaquiddick Island.

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  • A-A Island Auto Rental, Upper Main Street. Phone: +1 508 627-6800

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  • World of Reptiles & Birds, +1 508 627-5634. Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Rd.
  • 1 Edgartown Lighthouse, Edgartown harbor (path off of N Water St in front of the Harbor View hotel). It is open to the public. walk up to the top for $5 per person (children under 12 are free). Edgartown Harbor Light (Q5337606) on Wikidata Edgartown Harbor Light on Wikipedia
  • 2 Cape Poge Lighthouse (northern tip of Chappaquiddick). A 4-wheel drive vehicle is required to visit it. Tours available by the Trustees of Reservations Cape Poge Light (Q5034997) on Wikidata Cape Poge Light on Wikipedia
  • Martha's Vineyard Museum, 59 School St. (Cooke and School Sts), Edgartown, Massachusetts. Open: Summer: mid Jun-early Oct, Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM; Fall: early Oct-mid Dec W Th F 1-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM; Winter: early Jan-mid Mar, Sa 10AM- PM; Spring: mid-Mar to mid-Jun, W Th F 1-4PM, Sa 10AM-4PM. Authoritative source for history and genealogy on the island. Excellent exhibits including the Thomas Cooke house, the Francis Foster Museum, the Captain Francis Pease House and Carriage Shed with coverage of whaling and Wampanoag history as well. Adm.: $7 adult, 6-15 years $4, under 6 free.

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  • [dead link] Edgartown Bike Rentals, 1 Main St, toll-free: +1-800-627-2763. Daily Apr-Oct, 9AM-6PM.
  • Surf Master Charters, +1 508 400-9208. 6 Mariners Circle. Full or half day inshore or offshore fishing trips on 30 foot boat.
  • Larry's Tackle Shop, 258 Upper Main Street, +1 508 627-5088, fax: +1 508 627-5148, .
  • 1 Chappaquiddick Island. *Visit Chappaquiddick Island, a tiny island located off the eastern end the Vineyard. It is only accessible by boat or car ferry. Chappaquiddick is a wooded island that contains a few beautiful public beaches. Private residences make up the majority of the inhabitants, though there is a gas station that opens irregularly. Its a great place to do a long bicycle ride. In the fall, great fishing takes place on Wasque point. Chappaquiddick Island (Q1062779) on Wikidata Chappaquiddick Island on Wikipedia

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  • Katama General Store, 170 Katama Rd, +1 508 627-5071. A quaint little store with easy access. They offer fresh baked scones, gourmet sandwiches, party-platters and home-cooked meals as well as household accessories and ready-to-go Vineyard entertaining solutions. An easy stop on the way to South Beach. Catering available.

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