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    The Edgartown Lighthouse with the shore of the town of Edgartown in the background.
    Courtney K.

    Bottom Line: A quaint and historical lighthouse sitting on Lighthouse Beach at the edge of Edgartown. This 184 year old structure is located at the end of the town of Edgartown and its about a five minute meander on a sandy path from the street to the lighthouse. Fairly quickly, it is easy to feel transported to a simpler more peaceful time even with a steady stream of visitors coming and going. We visited the lighthouse in the shoulder season and the interior of the light was not open but we enjoyed the walk out to the lighthouse and around it as well as a brief detour to Lighthouse Beach. From the lighthouse and its vicinity, we enjoyed looking back on the town of Edgartown and spotting the mysterious Chappy Beach Club across the water. As far as parking goes, it seems like there are a handful of spots on the road between the Harbor View Hotel and the lighthouse path. They seem to turn over fairly quickly, at least in the shoulder season when it is too cool to sunbathe on the beach. In warmer months, I suspect its harder to find parking so if you are in walking or biking distance, that might be the way to go. This lighthouse has an interesting history: - The first lighthouse built on this site in 1886 looked very different and it resembled a short beacon perched on top of the lighthouse keeper's house. The lighthouse was on its own island and vulnerable to storms. - When that lighthouse was destroyed by a storm 50+ years later in 1938 there was a controversial idea to replace the charming lighthouse with an unremarkable, characterless tower. The town of Edgartown wasn't having it! - After going back to the drawing board, it was decided to construct a tower style lighthouse on the island. More specifically, a lighthouse from Ipswich was being decommissioned so that lighthouse would be moved by barge and erected on the island. That lighthouse is the one that we see today. - But, about that island, a stone breakwater built parallel to bridge used to access the island eventually caught sand and formed what today is known as Lighthouse Beach. So, the lighthouse is no longer on an island but I suspect the big stones you see on the walk to the lighthouse are from the old breakwater.

    Path to Lighthouse
    Dwayne A.

    This MV LANDMARK sit directly across the street from Harbor view hotel, is owned by the US Coast Guard and leased to MV historical society the lighthouse was dedicated as the children lighthouse memorial. Beautiful,peaceful area

    Gennie L.

    every time i visit martha's vineyard, i come to the edgartown lighthouse. it's located on lighthouse beach and is about a 15 minute walk from the town center. i would definitely recommend bringing/wearing sandals because the shells there are quite sharp! the views are amazing and the beach is very peaceful. the day that my family and i were there, we saw a couple getting engaged - it was lovely. they are open tuesday through sunday 10am-5pm during the summer. if you go up, you can see views of chappy, edgartown and even cape cod. overall rating: 10/10

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    Private C.

    The directions were off. But- we did find the lighthouse and it was gorgeous as the sun set. What a view.

    Donna M.

    After a wonderful Lunch @ Seafood Shanty, I walked along North Water Street admiring the stately 18th century Captain's houses & gardens in full bloom. In front of the Harborside Inn are benches with a view of the Edgartown Lighthouse, in the middle of a protective peninsula. I walked the winding sand paths through the dunes & fragrant wild rose bushes to the landmark. It is well maintained & in a picturesque setting, the type that Artists search for. I enjoyed the easy & scenic walk. There is a beautiful beach on the Left. To the right is Edgartown Harbor.

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    Maria S.

    Love it. The natural ambiance and beautiful beach front were breath taking. Definitely a must see.

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    Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge - Sunset on the beach

    Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge

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    The Wildlife Refuge is an excellently kept premises and a wonderful little gem on Chappaquiddick…read more When visiting the refuge, expect to spend about three hours there. Between walking around the grounds and a two-hour guided truck tour, there is plenty to see and do. There are a lot of animals on the refuge that seem to have acclimated to tourism. If you're interested in taking pictures of, say, baby seagulls and deer, you'd definitely be able to. The truck tour brings you out to a historic lighthouse that is well maintained, accessible and still active after over a century. You'll learn a great deal of history from signage within the lighthouse, as well as your tour guide. For a group of four, this was an excellent trip. If you're a Trustee member (basically a donor to the properties maintained by the Trustees on Martha's Vineyard), you'll get an excellent deal on the tour here.

    A beach for a long…read morewalk A beach can't get any better than this. Even in the summer you can find a place all to your own and in the off season walk for miles and not see another person. The best way is to bike out to the Chappy ferry and ride east to the beach. Can't really ride in the heavy sand but you can park your bike and walk along the ocean. A great walk is north out to the Cape Pogue Lighthouse. The lighthouse is 55 feet tall and constructed in 1893. Because of the wild and exposed a lighthouse out here has been either rebuilt or moved at least nine times. Getting out here is the problem and you either need a four wheel vehicle and a permit or walk. It's about 5 miles, so it's a pretty good hike in the sand, and you have to bring your own water because there's nothing out there, But that's the whole point. You have a piece of paradise all to yourself. Can't think of a better way to spend a day.

    Old Fall River Ice House

    Old Fall River Ice House

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    Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!

    Good. Had a good time looking at the old buildings and seeing the tools that they used.read more

    Edgartown Lighthouse - landmarks - Updated May 2026

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