Edgartown: Splurge!

You could do a budget trip to the fabled Vineyard, but with all the delights of its restaurants, chic hotels, galleries and stores, why would you want to? The Vineyard has long had an allure that the world's A-listers have been unable to resist. The most exclusive town of them all is former whaling port, Edgartown, with its wealth of Greek Revival architecture and stately whaling captains' mansions. Spend just a few days on this tiny Atlantic isle and you'll understand why.

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Harbor View Hotel
The Harbor View sits at a quiet end of town, overlooking Edgartown's famed lighthouse, the harbor, and famed Chappaquiddick Island. A sandy trail through the dunes leads to the lighthouse beach. Surrounded by former whaling captain's homes, the historic hotel was built in 1891 and retains an ambience of grandeur. Its the towns top reso... More >
The Harbor View sits at a quiet end of town, overlooking Edgartown's famed lighthouse, the harbor, and famed Chappaquiddick Island. A sandy trail through the dunes leads to the lighthouse beach. Surrounded by former whaling captain's homes, the historic hotel was built in 1891 and retains an ambience of grandeur. Its the towns top resort, with golfing and a kids program (offered Tuesday through Saturday, June through Labor Day) high on the list of reasons the hotel remains popular with well-heeled East Coast and Midwestern families. Rooms range from elegant rooms in the Mayhew Building to a stately three-bedroom suite that occupies the top two floors of the Captain Huxford Cottage.
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Old Sculpin Gallery
Situated in the heart of Edgartown, this fine art and print gallery is housed in a historic landmark building right on the waters edge. Open Memorial Day through mid-October, the gallery is the roosting place of the Martha's Vineyard Art Association with a permanent collection, shows by member artists, a museum, and art workshops for b... More >
Situated in the heart of Edgartown, this fine art and print gallery is housed in a historic landmark building right on the waters edge. Open Memorial Day through mid-October, the gallery is the roosting place of the Martha's Vineyard Art Association with a permanent collection, shows by member artists, a museum, and art workshops for both adults and kids throughout the summer.
Rooms range from elegant rooms in the Mayhew Building to a stately three-bedroom suite that occupies the top two floors of the Captain Huxford Cottage.
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Possible Dreams Auction
An auction of frivolous and intangible goods, the Possible Dreams Auction is an annual event. Whether you fancy bidding for something frivolous or not, its the best place to be sure of sightings of the famed islands visiting and resident celebrity population. Held as a benefit for Marthas Vineyard Community Services, possible dreams a... More >
An auction of frivolous and intangible goods, the Possible Dreams Auction is an annual event. Whether you fancy bidding for something frivolous or not, its the best place to be sure of sightings of the famed islands visiting and resident celebrity population. Held as a benefit for Marthas Vineyard Community Services, possible dreams at Possible Dreams range from the opportunity to join angling legends on a fishing adventure to spelunking through caves south of Paris with an eminent historian to going behind the scenes at CBS to racing at 150 miles an hour during a grand prix. The auction is held in August at Ocean Park, Oak Bluffs.
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Le Grenier
Classic French bistro, Le Grenier, basks in Vineyard Haven, a lovely evenings drive from Edgartown. The menu is so good that the restaurants owners haven't changed it since it opened over 30 years ago! The menu features mouthwatering options from Swordfish Dieppose to Lobster Normande flamb with Calvados and owner Jean Dupons acclaimed... More >
Classic French bistro, Le Grenier, basks in Vineyard Haven, a lovely evenings drive from Edgartown. The menu is so good that the restaurants owners haven't changed it since it opened over 30 years ago! The menu features mouthwatering options from Swordfish Dieppose to Lobster Normande flamb with Calvados and owner Jean Dupons acclaimed Shrimp Pernod. Its the perfect place for a romantic, intimate dinner to celebrate an occasion. Bring your own bottle if you so desire.
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Detente
Modern, local cuisine and carefully thought out wine pairings star at the cozy Detente. In summer, the gorgeous outdoor terrace opensmaking it a tough call between the intimate dining room with its charming soapstone bar and the people-watching opportunities provided outside. The wine list has vintages from all over the word, including some hidden gems that you're unlikely to sample elsewhere. Make sure to leave room for the Blueberry Buttermilk Bread Pudding its worth going to the Vineyard for.
Modern, local cuisine and carefully thought out wine pairings star at the cozy Detente.
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News From America Pub
As much a restaurant as a bar, Newes from America serves some of the best fish and chips on the island. Even on the fanciest weekend visit, you cant spend time on the Vineyard without savoring the days catchand its an evening option you don't have to dress up for, for once. Operating at this location since the early 1700s, Newes from America is part of the Kelley House innan inn named after the family who helmed the taps at... More
As much a restaurant as a bar, Newes from America serves some of the best fish and chips on the island. Even on the fanciest weekend visit, you cant spend time on the Vineyard without savoring the days catchand its an evening option you don't have to dress up for, for once. Operating at this location since the early 1700s, Newes from America is part of the Kelley House innan inn named after the family who helmed the taps at this tavern 300 years ago.
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Aefa Mulholland
Aefa Mulholland
Travel writer Aefa Mulholland has worked with the B.B.C., Irish national broadcaster R.T.E. and a plethora of print and online publications, including the Irish Times, Miami Herald and Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She has been published or broadcast on four continents. She is currently writing “The Scottish Ambassador”—a book on learning how to become Scottish in Scottish America.
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