Happy Fridaaaaaaaaaaay!
Anyone else excited about the weekend?!
Today, I have the third and final installment of the Martha’s Vineyard portion of our trip for you (the fourth post overall on this particular vacation)…but I will do a “what do you think the differences are between MV and Nantucket post” soon, so if I don’t address your questions today, please know that they’re coming up!
If you missed my first three recap posts, you can see them here:
Cape Cod Vacation: Chatham
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 1
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 2
Make sure you visit those before you read today’s!
Here we go, on this last full day in Martha’s Vineyard, we packed in a TON OF FUN! This was totally my favorite day in MV!!
Good morning!
We were up bright and early at our resort…
…the Winnetu…
…because our first stop was BREAKFAST!
We hopped in our car and took a short drive over to…
…Katama airfield to check out the classic planes and eat breakfast right there next to them. Not only was the food delicious, it was such a neat place to sit and enjoy our meal!
We were told that often, you’ll see the pilots taking people up in the air and even sometimes, doing acrobatics in the sky. It was a fun way to start our day!
After breakfast, we took a very scenic drive. We had specific instructions from some locals we know to drive from Edgartown all the way across the island to Aquinnah…
…here I am holding the map in the front seat of the car. We were told specifically to use Music Street to Middle Road to get there for the most scenic route. It was GORGEOUS! My pictures will not do it justice but I was shocked to see that this half of the island looked like Scotland or Ireland! Rolling hills, tall trees, stone walls, farm animals, old homes…it was about a 45 minute drive and I would tell everyone to do it!
Of course, these pics will not do it justice, but I wanted to share a few…
We arrived on the opposite side of the island in Aquinnah which is one of the six towns on Martha’s Vineyard that looks worlds different than the others. The first little shop we saw in their small town? Bowen’s Arrow 🙂 .
Aquinnah has many different things to love but…
…the Gay Head Cliffs are the most stunning and dramatic seaside cliffs I’ve seen since the Cliffs of Moher. It was phenomenal!
We spent our time at the lookout area taking it all in. This was TOTALLY worth the drive over!
After our time in Aquinnah was over, we drove back to the other side of the island to downtown Edgartown. This is my favorite town in all of Martha’s Vineyard 🙂 .
Oh Edgartown, you are so cute!!!
We walked in and had lunch at The Seafood Shanty which was right on the water. We had heard amazing things about this place and let me tell you, it was excellent! So many of you have been asking about Kensington eating g-free, and we had researched in advance that they had gf options. Well, not only did they have options, but at one point, the manager came out with photos he had taken of the salad dressing ingredients she had ordered just to double check everything with us. As a gluten sensitive family, we love that attention to detail!
The table was pretty perfect 🙂 .
Love my boy.
There was the tiniest little ferry right by the restaurant that we watched while we ate.
This cracks me up. She edited the pic herself too. Bahahaha!
My lunch was delicious!!!
After we ate, we walked over to the…
…flagship Vineyard Vines store! True story, a few days later we would be in the Nantucket Vineyard Vines store when all of a sudden, the staff would start going crazy because the CREATOR of the store (one of the two brothers) causally walked in with his kids like he was a tourist. Bahaha! They went nuts!
From restaurants to shopping…
…quaint little book shops…
…and ice cream, Edgartown has it all!
After a full day, we got back to the resort for a few minutes to head to the pool where…I cheated on like 16 of my other hats 😉 .
A little bit later…
…we cleaned up and headed out for our favorite evening in Martha’s Vineyard!
Side note, this suuuuuper soft dress here is one of my new faves!! It was crazy comfy!!
On this night, we had purchased tickets ($10 each) there at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort to ride their boat into downtown Edgartown for dinner!! Not only did we get a boat ride, but in order for us to get from the resort to the boat…
…we got a ride in their old-fashioned fire truck!
Just so much fun!!
The ride from the resort down to the water took less than fire minutes…
…and dropped us off at their little boat! (Side note, how many times on this trip will I sacrifice my seasickness for my family?! Hahaha! Geez! I love them so much!!)
On board for our 25 minute boat ride to downtown Edgartown!
It was the perfect way to end the day!
We arrived downtown and walked to dinner at Alchemy!
It was a VERY full day!!!
We had the BEST dinner and lucky us, were seated here by the bar where we could watch the Red Sox beat the Yankees 4-0 🙂 .
That wraps up our time in Martha’s Vineyard! I will do that separate post comparing the two islands soon. Next up though, we head to Nantucket 🙂 .
If you missed my first three recap posts, you can see them here:
Cape Cod Vacation: Chatham
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 1
Cape Cod Vacation: Martha’s Vineyard Part 2
Happy Friday, friends!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! See you on Monday! xx
Erika Slaughter says
This trip just keeps getting better! Sign me up for a visit to Martha’s Vineyard now!
Lydia says
Hi Shay! Have you ever tried Sea Bands for your motion sickness? I have been using for years for mine and swear by them. I can’t tell you how many people I’ve recommended them to that have loved them as well. They can be found anywhere – Walgreens/CVS, Target, Walmart, etc.
https://www.sea-band.com/product/adult-pack/
Elspeth says
What a beautiful and fun day! Thanks soft sharing!
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Stephanie W says
I think Edgartown is where Jaws was filmed! Definitely adding it to the list!!
Stephanie W says
Does your travel agency plan trips for Nantucket and MV?
Mix and Match Mama says
We do not, which is why I’m trying to do an extra good job at recapping this trip! I want to at least share these details with any future travelers!
Hannah says
Love these recaps! We almost always went to the vineyard for our family vacation when I was growing up. Curious if you guys visited the gingerbread cottages or the flying horses!? Those were always two of my favorite spots as a kid. Love Edgartown too!
Mix and Match Mama says
We had plans to do that but never made it back over to Oak Bluffs! Next time, for sure!!
Hannah says
Always good to have a reason to go back! 🙂
Jennibell says
What an amazing trip!!! So much fun to live your vacation with you through these posts 🙂
Lisa N says
Ive enjoyed all of your travel recaps over the years and this has by far been my favorite!! Can’t wait for the rest!!
Sarah Shaneyfelt says
What an idyllic little spot!! I am loving your vacation recaps–keep them coming!
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Joanne says
What a fun day exploring!
Kelly says
What a fun day! Thank you so much for sharing all the details. We hope to visit that area and this post will be great for reference:). Also, Madeley’s dress with the lobsters on it, So CUTE!!
Erin H says
Every time I see a picture of your lobster roll lunch I’m googling trips and thinking – should we do this instead of Hawaii next year?? hahahaha Looks like such an amazing trip!
Keisha Dawson says
Oh my goodness! I always thought I only wanted to go to Nantucket, but now I want to do both! It is such a beautiful place! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Lisa says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your necklace(s?)! Can you please share where they are from? I need to get them ASAP!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
The AS one is from Bauble Bar!
Kristine G. says
Love this post! Fun fact: Michael J. Fox has a daughter named Aquinnah. Now I see why! Those photos are gorgeous! You should definitely read one of his books…I’ve read a few and enjoyed them all!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes!!! I read his latest one earlier this year and LOVED it!!!!!!!
Jamie S says
I am loving these posts! I know you said that you always research a restaurant ahead of time to ensure they have gf options. It seems like you always have a wonderful experience with new restaurants and staff. Have you ever had a situation where it didn’t go as smoothly? Perhaps K eating something that ended up not being gf, showing up and not having adequate gf options or encountering staff that is not helpful at all? If so, how did you handle those situations?
Mix and Match Mama says
Occasionally that has happened. One time in Park City, they flat out told us that they do nothing to control cross-contamination. I appreciated their honesty!! We ended finding another spot for dinner. For the most part, restaurants are super helpful and accommodating, but when they’re not, we’ll just find somewhere else to eat.
Rae says
I love the Winnetu as well. It is great for families. You should also check out Vineyard Square Hotel and Suites in Edgartown. Put Larson’s fish market and the beach sunset there, the alpaca farm, Backdoor Donuts and Jaws bridge for the older kids on your list next time you go. My kids did the airplane ride, but they were older. Going to Chatham in a few weeks. Will check out some of the places you went.
Donna says
More and more pictures, please! Your vacation pictures in Martha’s Vineyard are amazing and educational! I didn’t even know it was an island. I’ve never traveled much in my life, so I appreciate looking at different parts of the US. You and your sweet family are so inspirational, and I am an avid fan who reads everything you post!!!
Christine Chaney says
SO glad you were able to visit Aquinnah! It’s truly a gem and such a beautiful part of the island. Were you able to visit the lighthouse? There is still so much more you guys need to experience on MV! The gingerbread houses, the farms, the alpacas! Hope you’ll plan more visits so I can live vicariously lol.
Sheaffer Sims says
It’s like you’re living in a storybook!
Mandie says
Shay, I am like you and I get seasick easily. Have you tried the pressure point bracelets that are made for seasickness? They work so well for me and might help you when you are sacrificing on these trips with your family!
Mix and Match Mama says
I have!
Robin A Briggs says
Thank you for sharing and we do a family vacation every other year to Oaks Bluff, Martha’s Vineyard and alwaysthe week of thec4th of July. It’s the “Best Place of Earth”. Relax, Eat and enjoy plus it’s always a “Beach Day”!!!!!
Kristen Smith says
These spots are definitely on my bucket list! Thanks for sharing!
By the way, if you appreciated the green rolling hills on your drive in Martha’s Vineyard then you should totally visit the Smoky Mountains and foothills of East Tennessee! It’s beautiful here!
J. Krause says
Loved descriptions and pics. You are so lucky to have such a beautiful family.
Zerina Dervisevic says
Thanks for sharing! I’m headed to Martha’s Vineyard and will defiantly check out some of the places and restaurants you recommended!