Things to do
There are many things to do!
Beautiful Chappaquiddick Island is one of the 'Best Kept Secrets' in New England! Chappaquiddick Island is the easternmost point of Martha's Vineyard, connected to the main island by only a very narrow barrier beach. Ferries escort passengers to and from the main island, making vacationing on beautiful Chappaquiddick easy. It has miles of unspoiled white sandy beaches, quiet walking paths, a huge conservation area, and a lovely natual country side. It is a wonderful place to escape from a busy life. Seeing sunsets each night, taking long walks, kayaking in the nearby Bay, swimming in the ocean, fishing on beaches will make this the best vacation ever. We highly recommend Chappaquiddick and being close to charming Edgartown is another real plus!
Golf at the Royal & Ancient Chappaquiddick Links
Chappy’s only golf course is a drive, a chip, and a putt back to simpler times. The scenery is gorgeous, with each hole making great use of natural geography. Just like when it was founded in 1887, the course doesn’t have carts, so you’ll have plenty of time to stroll and enjoy the water views. The atmosphere is laid-back and playful from the moment the bright blue VW Crow Bus picks up golfers from the ferry, and the Links have even been known to host rounds of full-moon night golf.
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Oversand Excursion to Cape Poge Lighthouse
On the far north end of Chappaquiddick lies the most isolated of the five Martha’s Vineyard lighthouses. Cape Poge is separated from the rest of the mainland by a great deal of marshland that makes for a slow and bumpy but absolutely beautiful oversand drive. Expert tour guides from the Trustees of Reservations take visitors on this adventure and welcome them inside the lighthouse. This Chappaquiddick experience is so essential that we’re offering it on the house to our midweek guests staying two nights or more in July and August 2015 — get the details here.
Bike Rentals
Chappaquiddick is the perfect size to navigate by bike. Bring a picnic lunch and head down the only main road on Chappaquiddick, which turns to dirt after four miles. When you reach the end a mile later, you’ll be at Wasque Point, where currents and tides are constantly changing the sandy shore landscape. The sand bars at Norton Point actually connect Chappaquiddick to Martha’s Vineyard sometimes, which is the case as of summer 2015 -- get the details here
Attractions ideal for bike rides
Mytoi Japanese Garden
Spoiler alert: Mytoi isn’t actually a Japanese name at all. Though the creator of the gardens modeled them after the Japanese style, he also took to calling them “my toy,” and the name stuck. These 14 peaceful acres include walking trails, a rustic shelter, and multiple stone and flower gardens. The highlight is Poucha Pond, where visitors can meditate on a small island reached via footbridge. It’s a great spot to see turtles and frogs along with osprey fishing from the air.
Chappaquiddick, with its one general store, doesn’t have a downtown area — in fact, it’s actually governed as part of Edgartown. After a day exploring the beaches and trails that make up this neighboring island, you can relax knowing your return ferry will drop you off in the heart of the village, just steps away from fantastic dining and convenient Edgartown activities.
Other activities you could enjoy:
- Experience the ultimate thrill of big game fishing on the breathtaking and plentiful waters surrounding Martha's Vineyard!
- Tours:
- Get Married!
- Martha's Vineyard dining
- Go Fishing!
- Go see a light house!