Location: Oak Bluffs
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The 7 Best Sights & Landmarks in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts (MA)
Oak Bluffs is a town located on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,527 at the 2010 United States Census. It is one of the island's principal points of arrival for summer tourists, and is noted for its "gingerbread cottages" and other well-preserved mid- to late-nineteenth-century buildings.
Restaurants in Oak Bluffs
1. Gingerbread Cottages
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By lesandmarsha - Boylston, United States
These cottages are a must-see in Oak Bluffs. All different colors and varying sizes, there are over 300 gingerbread cottages on 36 acres. The cottages are very colorful and ornate and are located in a campground at Trinity Park, close to Circuit Avenue, the main street in Oak Bluffs. Many of the cottages are lived in year round and some only in the summer months. Residents welcome visitors but ask that they be respectful of private property so that the serenity of these private grounds can be maintained. While walking around and looking at the cottages, be sure to visit the Tabernacle, the Centerpiece of the Campground. Religious services, community sings, concerts and many interesting lectures are held there during the busy summer months. The highlight of the summer comes with Grand Illumination Night when hundreds of porches are crammed with lighted lanterns. At that time, thousands of visitors and resiidents of the Campground celebrate old fashioned tradition.
2. Circuit Avenue
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4.5 based on 308 reviews
Off-beat and quirky shopping enclave in Oak Bluffs.
Reviewed By py236 - Albany, United States
Circuit Avenue is in the heart of Oak Bluffs once upon a time where African Americans went on vacation because they weren't allowed to be anywhere else. Restaurants, tourist shops and ice cream stores line the street. Every night, people walk up and down the block, gather to talk or sit outside. It's just down the block from the pier, which has a wide range of food and activity offerings. Truly the heart of the town and walking distanxe to the beach and town square.
3. Flying Horses Carousel
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4.5 based on 387 reviews
Try your luck at catching the brass ring and winning a free ride on the oldest working carousel in the U.S., which has been enchanting children and adults for over a hundred years. The 20 hand-carved horses on this official historic landmark have real horsehair manes and tails.
Reviewed By joettek2015
The kiddos loved trying to get the brass ring all while riding the oldest carousel in the country! Fun experience for all!
4. Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)
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4.5 based on 631 reviews
Reviewed By SharonR227 - Wayzata, United States
We walked down Circuit Ave and took a path leading into the beautiful grassy area of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association. It was a quiet restful place by the Tabernacle revival meeting house where concerts are still held, surrounded by beautifully ornate gingerbread cottages from 1867. Each cottage is unique and creatively adorned with color. We also toured the Trinity Methodist Church. A delightful area in Oak Bluffs for a stroll.
5. Trinity Park Tabernacle
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By klv47
If you're inclined to attend a religious service Sunday mornings, preachers come from all over the country and from many different religious groups. On Wednesday evenings at 730 pm you can join an olfashioned sing a long. The third Wednesday in August the Tabernacle is filled (over 1500 people) to start the Illumination of the Campground. A ery unique part of American history
6. Island Alpaca Company of Martha's Vineyard
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
OPEN 7 Days, 10 am to 4 pm. $5 pp Entry fee 'til November 1, 2020. Free admission from Nov. 2, 2020 to April 23, 2021. Island Alpaca invites you to bring the family and friends for a unique experience, including a gift shop filled with locally grown garments, and down-on-the-farm furry, fun. Take their self-guided, walking tour to arrive at the 2,400 square foot antique Post & Beam Barn. Get up close with the friendly fluffy alpaca and meet our new babies, over 30 of them, in our very special viewing area. Bring a sample of their fleece harvest home to your family and friends! (Alpaca's are also for sale!) Open daily, 10 to 4 pm. See you at the farm!
Reviewed By jmadison86
Definitely make it a point to come here and schedule a walk with an alpaca! My husband and I had the opportunity to walk 2 male Alpacas with Tayla and she was so sweet and informative :) The gift shop had so many handmade genuine items made with Alpaca fiber! I bought a winter hat, socks and gloves and they are the most comfortable things ever! So warm! Very reasonable priced! I would recommend this activity for everyone. Young and old
7. East Chop Lighthouse
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4.0 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By 229jodye
One of the four on the island. Can walk all around, see the bluffs. And late afternoon allows for some beautiful light. Highly recommended.
