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Nature Sanctuaries, Forests Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary You'll find two miles of trails for walking, birdwatching and sightseeing any time of year. There are numerous programs offered during the summer, such as: → Day Camps for children → Wet and Wild.... Explore the watery world of frogs, fish, and other aquatic creatures → Nature Detectives... Track animals, go on scavenger hunts, search for nests, hunt for crabs → Crafty Critters... Creative workshops for young animal-lovers. Butterfly kites, bird masks, puppets The Polly Hill Arboretum Stop by the Visitor Center, pick up a map and go exploring. 809 State Road, West Tisbury (508) 693-9426 
Manuel J. Correllus State ForestMiles of Bike, Bridle and walking trails Surrounding Martha's Vineyard Airport Solid green line = walking trail dotted green line = biking trail dashed green line = bridle trail Walking Tours The Vineyard Gazette website maps out several walking tours; click on a link below to explore: There is also a driving tour to the western end of the island: Museums The Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust 
The Vincent HouseBuilt in 1672, this house is the Island's oldest residence. The house consists of five rooms, furnished with period antiques, to depict Island life throughout the last four centuries. Open May 1 through Columbus Day Monday-Saturday 10am-3:30pm For information, current schedule and rates, call (508) 627-8619 Martha's Vineyard Historical Society The Thomas Cooke House The Cooke family built this house in the early 1800s, and occupied it for four gereations. The house is the only example of a Colonial house of this period still in its original design. The Cooke house contains exhibits relating to history of Martha's Vineyard, including archaeology, fossils, the Cooke family, spinning and weaving tools, needlework, and children’s toys and games. In the tool shed, historical tools and equipment are displayed. Open Mid June-Columbus Day The Fresnel Lens Tower The Fresnel Lens Tower The Fresnel lens dates back to 1854 and consists of over 1,000 individual prisms. Open all year The Carriage Shed A collection of historical vehicles and boats includes an early town fire engine, a hearse, a sleigh and a large wagon that served as a traveling store, a whaleboat, a Nomansland boat, and artifacts. Open All Year The Tryworks A tryworks is a machine used to boil down whale blubber and extract the whale oil. This replica is of a tryworks on the deck of a whale ship, although tryworks were often located on land. Open All Year The Francis Foster Maritime Gallery Material relating to whaling, coastal shipping, fishing and shellfishing, the Island ferries, scrimshaw and sailor’s artwork, and souvenirs brought back to Martha’s Vineyard from other parts of the world. Open All Year 10,000 Years on Martha’s Vineyard – A Native American Record The history of the Native American people of Martha's Vineyard from ancient times to the present is chronicled. The exhibit includes some fascinating artifacts including pottery and a soapstone boat. Open All Year |