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(
www.offshoreale.com
; 30 Kennebec Ave)
This popular microbrewery is the place to enjoy a
pint of Vineyard ale.
Lampost
CLUB
(
www.lampostmv.com
;
6 Circuit Ave)
Head to this combo bar and nightclub for the island's
hottest dance scene. In the unlikely event you don't find what you're looking for here,
keep cruising Circuit Ave where you'll stumble across several dive bars (one actually
named the
Dive Bar
, another the
Ritz
), both dirty and nice.
Vineyard Haven
A harbor full of classic wooden sailboats and streets lined with eye-catching restaurants
and shops, lure visitors to this appealing town.
Sleeping & Eating
HI Martha's Vineyard
HOSTEL$
( 508-693-2665;
http://capecod.hiusa.org
; 525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd; dm $35; mid-
May-mid-Oct; )
Reserve early for a bed at this popular purpose-built hostel in the
center of the island. It has everything you'd expect of a top-notch hostel: a solid kitchen,
bike delivery and no curfew. The public bus stops out front and it's right on the bike
path.
Art Cliff Diner
CAFE$$$
( 508-693-1224; 39 Beach Rd; mains $10-16; 7am-2pm Thu-Tue)
The
place for break-
fast and lunch. Chef-owner Gina Stanley adds flair to everything she touches, from the
almond-encrusted French toast to the fresh-fish tacos. The eclectic menu utilizes farm-
fresh island ingredients. Expect a line - it's worth the wait.
Edgartown
Perched on a fine natural harbor, Edgartown has a rich maritime history and a patrician
air. At the height of the whaling era it was home to more than 100 sea captains whose
fortunes built the grand old homes that line the streets today.
Stroll along Main St where you'll find several historic buildings, some of which open
to visitors during the summer.
