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1. Flying Horses Carousel (The)
- Since 1884, islanders have enjoyed the beauty of this magnificent carousel. Built by Charles W.F. Dare, it is the nation's oldest platform carousel... read more
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2. Cottage Museum
Oak Bluffs' famous "Camp Meeting Grounds," a 34-acre circle with more than 300 multicolored, elaborately trimmed carpenter's Gothic cottages, looks...
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3. Big Chili Contest
- Don't wait to get to this event- tickets generally sell out 10 minutes after the gates open at 11:30am. Held on a Saturday one week before the... read more
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4. Oak Bluffs
- In 1835, members of a church decided to use this part of the island for a summer meeting. Each year, the meeting became more and more popular.... read more
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5. Featherstone Meeting House for the Arts
- The Meetinghouse is a community center for the arts. The goal is to bring the community together to support and encourage literary, visual and... read more
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6. Annual Martha's Vineyard Antiques Show and Sale
- Many visitors to Martha's Vineyard make time to browse the numerous antiques shops scattered about the island. But a good way to get all your antiquing... read more
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7. Island Transport Inc.
- A narrated tour is a great way to get to know Martha's Vineyard; on an Island Transport excursion, you'll visit Edgartown with its old whaling... read more
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8. Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival
- A lovely walk past the charming gingerbread homes along the harbor leads to the annual Oak Bluffs Harbor Festival, sponsored by the Oak Bluffs... read more
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9. Tivoli Day Festival
- Tivoli Day is an annual tradition in this seaside village of gingerbread trim cottages resting amidst swaying grass or sloping towards white-sand... read more
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10. Tabernacle
- In the 1800s, religious camps were popular on the island. As popularity increased, this open-air wrought iron structure was built, which is believed... read more
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Oak Bluffs. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
