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The Cape Cod ferry village for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket also has a historic lighthouse, a seaside bike path and a lively harbor.
This 42-foot cast-iron tower dates to 1876 and looks out toward Martha’s Vineyard. Take a tour and see the antique Fresnel lens.
Pedal 3.3 mostly level miles along an old rail line past cranberry bogs in Sippewissett Marsh, with views of Chapaquoit Beach.
Hike a narrow peninsula with beaches on both sides to a rocky point, with Quissett Harbor on one side and Buzzards Bay on the other.
Walk the soft sand, swim in warm water or play beach volleyball, with views of Martha’s Vineyard, food nearby and lifeguards on duty.
Founded in 1888, the lab runs guided tours and a visitor exhibit with live marine animals, microscopes and an interactive squid.
Watch the Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard ferries, then see the Rachel Carson statue and the bronze whale-fluke sculpture.
This 1878 Stick-style summer mansion has art exhibits, landscaped gardens and picnic spots. A self-guided visit takes about 45 minutes.
A short walk from the waterfront, this marina pond is perfect for strolling and photographing boats, with the Garden of Our Lady nearby.
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