Down Island Tour
(2 Hours/3 Towns)
$375/group (4 people max)
Itinerary:
Vineyard Haven
We drive past the Steamship Authority Wharf and then along Vineyard Havens' Historic Main Street which winds down towards West Chop and the outer Harbor.
West Chop Lighthouse
Enjoy the charming architecture of this historical lighthouse as well as the beautiful bluff of West Chop. We pause here briefly to learn about lighthouses and then continue our drive along this picturesque coastal area passing by the West Chop Club and scenic overlook of the Elizabeth Islands. We stop at this overlook for photos! 5 minutes
South Beach, Katama
Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean as we take in the beautiful ocean homes that sit behind the South Beach dunes and talk about some famous people who summer in this area!
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Edgartown
We drive along the timeless Main Street area where the Old Whaling Church can be seen as well as the harbor and many of the charming shops and cottages that are so unique to the Edgartown look. We drive to the Edgartown light house and stop in front of the Harbor View Hotel where we will find sweeping views of the outer harbor and discuss the history of the lighthouse. 2 minutes
Joseph Sylvia State Beach
Take in views of the ocean as well as Sengekontacket Pond as we drive past the infamous "Jaws Bridge", as well as this beautiful State Beach! This is an excellent location for sunsets.
Oak Bluffs
Here we will focus on the Gingerbread Cottages of the Old Methodist Campground. We stop for pictures as we drive through this uniquely, well preserved area. From here we drive along Oak Bluffs harbor and then East Chop bluff which eventually leads back to Vineyard Haven as we drop off at the Steamship Authority Terminal for the conclusion of our tour.