Nothing the Nantucket Historical Association does nothing bad; everything they do is for the good…read moreof the preservation of the island's history, story, and beauty. If you are heading to the island, I highly recommend you check out their website. Stop at the Visitor's Center and grab a brochure of all of the NHQ sites to see - most within walking distance from Town. www.nha.org Two thumbs up, err, I mean 5-Stars.

This is a great museum for the whaling industry in Nantucket. Their displays are amazing. We did a…read moreguided tour of their temporary exhibit of clothing in Nantucket. It was very informative and fun. Do not miss the scrimshaw exhibit in the museum, it is amazing. Go to the top of the building to see views of the town. The gift shop has many interesting and unusual products that you can buy.

PROS: This place is clean, organized, and loaded with neat things that relate to Middle East…read moreculture. Prices are fair and the place is spacious CONS: The worker was vacuuming in the back and didn't come to us and asked if we needed any help OVERALL: I would highly recommend coming here if you're into Middle East genre thing. Just be weary, the guy may not come to you first

Not much in the way of clothes, more of a souvenir and trinket stop. And it's too much stuff…read morecrammed into such a small place. The items themselves are totally random too; there really isn't a theme despite the name of the store. It's not a bad place, just a little disjointed and overpriced. There definitely is a market for this store, but I freely admit I'm not.

PROS: nice staff, amazing glasswork, good variety of items, loads of parking, glass blowing glasses…read moreavailable CONS: everything is overpriced despite its elegance. The glass blowing classes are also wildly pricey OVERALL: I recommend coming here to look at the pieces and getting something, if you don't mind spending a ton of money. It's also out of the way from other towns so be prepared to drive

My first time visiting Martha's Vineyard Glassworks studio and shop. A very interesting collection…read moreof local glass blown works. Upstairs houses more works from artists outside the island. Come on down to check it out!

A nice little souvenir shop. On the pricier side, but just about everything on the island is…read more Nice people, but nothing really caught my eye when I was there. A nice place, but other options abound in the immediate area. Nonetheless, its still worth a look if you are ever in the area.

I didn't actually go inside the house but I walked around the grounds and it was absolutely…read morebreathtaking. There is a lot of historical houses in this area and it is a convenient location right across the street from the bus stop in Edgartown so it is super easy to find. This place is definitely a must stop this year vacationing here.

Lovely bookstore! It feels cozy, warm, and inviting, like you're in someone's home. It's a historic…read morebuilding, built in 1880. Nice selection of books, and I appreciate that they highlight authors from the region. Beautiful journals and gifts too. It's two levels and has a designated kids section too. I love the front porch and seating. Excellent and friendly service.

Had an exceptional experience at this beautiful quaint book store in Edgartown. Great selection of…read morebooks. We met author A'Lelia Bundles great, great granddaughter of Madam CJ Walker who was present for a book signing. We enjoyed our visit.

Wampanoag Trading Post&Gallery is far from the main drag of Mashpee Commons. It's beside some other…read moresmall galleries, and the large CVS. It's a welcome addition to the Mashpee Commons, offering Native arts and crafts. You can get chapstick that's "fry bread grease", Seminole oven mitts, a jigsaw puzzle with facts about the Wampanoag. They've even begun a collection of superheroes if they were Native. There was recently a display celebrating the 400th anniversary of Plymouth, discussing the relationships between the Pilgrims&the Wampanoag. They have stickers, music CDs, books. The offerings always vary. For its small size, it offers a lot. The service is friendly&helpful. One can even find a second place winner from Santa Fe's Indian Market- https://www.facebook.com/WampanoagTradingPost/photos/a.105324564589722/121595216295990/?type=3&theater The Wampanoag Trading Post is Mashpee Commons' hidden treasure.

Visited today a little more than a week after it opened for the first time July 10. This is a…read moresmall but welcoming space with a wide range of art and gift items created by local and other Native American artists and craftspeople. There is also a small exhibit on Native American and Massachusetts history. We bought a print for us, and a necklace made with wampum as a gift.

I kept seeing everyone with shopping bags from Mrs. M's up and down Main St so I had to check it…read moreout. A great place for all kinds of souvenirs so you can bring a piece of the Cape home with you. Check out the cool map room at the back of the store. It's so beautiful inside!!