I've been to Martha's Vineyard/Oak Bluffs 2-3 times and its a great little spot. It has a little…read morebit of everything, that old timey feel with the Carousel and the general stores, while also having that modern feel with the many shops and boutiques. Its not quite hallmark level, but it nonetheless is a great little day trip if you're in the northeast area.

The torn is beautiful but what is going on with the ferry dock, the area where the Island Queen…read moreboards? It's a mess,with no shade,no facilities, and rotting, splintery old benches. What a dump. This is a very wealthy town, and this area is the first and last thing many visitors see. Is that what you want?

About a 20-minute drive from the Nantucket Downtown District area…read more If you have access to a car while visiting Nantucket, stop by the Sankaty Lighthouse. It was nice that it wasn't crowded, and the walking path is easy to traverse. There's a fenced area over by the bluffs that has nice views of the beach and ocean. There's signage indicating some facts and history. You can't go inside the lighthouse, as expected, but you can't walk right up to the front door, which is kinda neat. Expect to spend about 30 minutes here, mostly with a smooth drive. AT&T cell service is limited so screenshot and directions in case you're out of range of internet coverage!

Always a great spot to come to visit. Sankaty Head is a part of Siasconset, aka 'Sconset, proper,…read moreand located on the east side of the island. The views are really incredible! You are up high, and there is a downward view of the Sankaty Head Golf Club which borders the station. A nice view and of Nantucket - just beautiful. If you look north, you can make out Great Point Light too if there is no fog or haze. This location is a great for amateur radio too; with a hand-held walkie, you can easily reach the Dennis and Barnstable 2 meter/VHF repeaters. The Nantucket Amateur Radio Association holds their International Lighthouse Lightship weekend special event station at this location. There is a couple of benches, foot traffic, bicycles, and cars; this is a heavily visited site. Parking area for cars. The area has fencing around it. Watch for ticks! Bring a chair if able. Enjoy the views!

This is one of my favorite spots on the island. Quiet and peaceful beach with serene views of the…read moreocean. Lots of seashells to collect on the water. The lighthouse is beautiful and adults pay $5 to climb to the top, kids are free.

Just a beautiful part of the island to explore. Stunning lighthouse with great history! For pretty…read morecheap you can get inside and see even better views of the harbour. 10/10, will visit each time I'm in the area.

Walked a hundred miles to get here…read more Ok, not really. But GREAT POINT LIGHTHOUSE is at the very tip of the peninsula and is in the midst of Nantucket Wildlife Refuge. To get there, first, you have to make sure you have a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Then you have to deflate your tires at a checkpoint before you enter the Nantucket Wildlife Refuge. At the same checkpoint, you have to pay $50 to the Massachusetts Trustees to get on the road leading to GREAT POINT LIGHTHOUSE. I'm not quite sure how they decide who to pull over or not. There were some people that had the same tags as our vehicles that got past the checkpoint without stopping and we saw them at the beach later on... Anyway... You drive on an unpaved road for a few miles. Then you drive on the beach for a couple of miles or so. Then you have to park on the beach and walk about a mile or so to reach GREAT POINT LIGHTHOUSE.

So there is no restaurant or professional entertainment. But you can chat with a seal up close or…read morejust watch the heard as they watch you and bark. An awesome very remote place. Saw no other people or cars or anything all day. Saw about 200 seals and double that many birds. The lighthouse is beautiful and the area is just a great natural haven. Highly recommended but make sure you know how to drive in sand.

I don't know much about the history of the lighhouse or the lighthouse itself, but its the…read morelighthouse within walking distance of the ferry and the easiest one to get to. Perhaps the most picturesque as well.

Any time of the year or season, with people on island or not, a great place to go, sit, and think…read moreis the Brant Point Light. Reflect, think and ponder. If you take a boat over, you pass the USCG station and the light. Nice beach. Limited parking. An easy walk from the boat/Main Wharf to the lighthouse, a little more than a mile, level ground mostly and on sidewalks. Nice beach, but watch the current. Good fishing too. Serendipity.

For a small resort island, I love that they their own public library and it's larger than you'd…read moreexpect. It doubles as a cultural center and a mini museum. Located right in the middle of everything in the downtown district, this is a site not to be missed! Beautiful exterior architecture and a grand staircase. Two floors, with a range of books, a corner for free books for the taking, restrooms in the lower level, and friendly staff. They have events year round including lectures and special exhibits. I wish I had more time to explore!

The Atheneum is a must visit. It's great for kids and adults…read more First, wander around the outside grounds. Check online for any programming, too; we stumbled upon a really great outdoor show for young kids with music and dancing - very memorable and fun. We got our kid's first library card here, even as a non-local. The kid book section is right in front with a great selection. There's also a kid's bathroom. There are extra bathrooms for adults in the basement, but they took forever.

Monument by the ferry where my tour group had to meet. Has some water bowls/containers on the…read moresides, I guess for dogs. Well maintained, no pigeon dung on it like other statues and no noticeable erosion or wear on it. I'm not an overly philosophical person so the statue didn't affect me as much as it probably should've, but it's a nice welcome to the island, and a good spot for tours to gather as its easily identifiable.

WHAT A NICE LIBRARY!…read more We were visiting the island with 2 kids the weekend before Halloween. It was rainy and I had found the library was having a Halloween party. Not going to lie over the last few years I have been to a few library parties and Oak Bluff took it up a notch! Their decorations were creative! Some purchased, some hand made. They made a tunnel for the kids to crawl through with decorations inside! There was a massive spider web with a word intricately placed inside it over a large window. There were do many hands on things to do... Halloween twister, decorate a bag, coloring, ball toss, the maze, etc... The staff were dressed up, they served cider, popcorn and treat bags for every child. There were stickers, and sticky hands and jeez! What a great party for the kids! On another note, the library is spectacular! Outlets available on every table, super clean, organized, spacious... I wish my library was this nice! Kudos to the staff and thanks for making our kids smile!

A new library…read more The first library in Oak Bluffs was started way back in the 1880's. In fact the town wasn't even called Oak Bluffs back then but was still referred to as Cottage City. As with most small town libraries the books really didn't have a permanent home but were moved around and stored in different buildings throughout the years. Finally in Oct. 2005 the library finally got a new home, the first time the library was ever in a building that was designed and built especially as a library. Obviously someone gave a lot of thought and effort into the the place because it is stunning. Even though it is a new and very modern building it's absolutely beautiful on the outside and in. Roomy, spacious and bright, the perfect place to relax and enjoy reading a book or doing a bit of research. All the facilities of a much larger library are present but it still has cozy little spots and special areas emphasizing it's island heritage. Of course the librarians are friendly, knowledgeable and pleasant and are more than willing to help with any problem you might have. Oak Bluffs Library is a great example of how a new and very modern library doesn't have to be mundane and boring but can still be unique and special.