Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard

View by many as one of New England's most opulent communities, Edgartown was Martha's Vineyard's first colonial settlement and has been the county seat since 1642. Greek Revival mansions built by the whaling captains have been carefully preserved and give the town a 19th Century seaport village feel.

Main Street overlooks the heritage of whaling ships and their captains with great historic waterfront views. Edgartown has been a major world yachting center for 100 years. It’s also known for local architecture with many buildings pre-dating the whaling era still serving as modern family homes.

Public beaches offer surf, swimming and saltwater fishing. The Massachusetts Audubon Society owns 200 acres of conservation land on nearby Felix neck and provides specially marked trails and an environmental education program for children. Special activities for all ages are offered throughout the year.
Edgartown is bordered by Oak Bluffs to the north, Katama Bay to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and W. Tisbury to the west. It is separated from Chappaquiddick Island by Katama Bay.