'''Tisbury''' is a town on the island of Martha's Vineyard located in Massachusetts, USA. Tisbury includes the village of Vineyard Haven which is the island's year-round ferry port. One can find numerous activities, fine dining, and great places to stay on the island. Tisbury is located on the north side of the island, closest to Woods Hole, Cape Cod.
Get in
By Ferry
There are many ferry services that will get you to the island of Martha's Vineyard. The biggest one is the MV and Nantucket Steamship Authority which leaves from Woods Hole in Cape Cod 1-508-693-9130 or [http://web1.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/.] One can also use Hyline Cruises which departs from Hyannis in the cape.[http://web1.steamshipauthority.com/ssa/]
By Boat
'''Patriot Party Boats''', [http://www.patriotpartyboats.com/watershuttle.html]. Offers a low, one way rate to Martha's Vineyard between Falmouth and Oak Bluffs.
'''Island Queen''', [http://www.islandqueen.com/] is another ferry service offered in Cape Cod Falmouth.
The '''MV Quickwater''' is another ferry that leaves from the Fishing Pier in Falmouth.
By Plane
One could even use Cape Air to get there by plane. It has daily flights departing from Hyannis and Boston.[http://www.flycapeair.com/common/index.php?lng=ENG&div=AA&nav=AA&page=A01&flash=1&navbar=text]
By Bus
Tisbury is a part of Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority providing buses to other towns on the island during the tourist months.
Get around
Tisbury is a great place to walk or bike around and enjoy shopping and eating. There are also taxi services located on the island. See regional listings at Martha's Vineyard.
'''Accurate Cab''', 508-627-9798, 888-557-9798.
'''Adamcab''', 508-627-4462, 800-281-4462.
'''All Island Taxi''', 508-693-2929, 800-693-TAXI.
'''Atlantic Cab''', 508-693-7110, toll-free, 877-477-8294.
'''Bluefish Taxi''', 508-627-7373.
'''Jon's Taxi''', 508-627-4677, 508-627-5298.
'''Mario's Taxi''', 508-693-8399, 877-627-6972, 508-645-2377.
'''Marlene's Taxi''', 508-693-0037, 800-281-TAXI.
'''Martha's Vineyard Taxi Company'''-508-693-8660, 877-454-5900.
'''Patti's Taxi''', 508-693-1663.
'''Stagecoach Taxi''', 508-693-9632, 800-299-5411.
'''Tisbury Taxi''', 508-693-7660, 508-693-7475.
'''Your Taxi''', 508-693-0003, 800-396-0003.
Rental Cars
'''A-A Island Auto Rental''', Five Corners, ''+1'' 508-696-5300.
See
'''Chicama Vineyards''', +15 08-693-0309/+1 888-244-2262. Stoney Hill Road: free tours of the winery are offered from May-Oct: 11AM-5PM M-Sa; 1PM-5PM Su. Wines can be sampled in the tasting rooms. Wines and specialty foods are offered for sale year around, including holiday wine and food baskets.
'''Martha's Vineyard Glassworks''', in West Tisbury, +1 508-693-6026. Produces and sells an unique variety of fine quality hand-blown glass while featuring internationally removed artists in the gallery. The public is invited to watch a master craftsmen create beautiful objects in glass.
'''Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach''', in West Tisbury. 9AM-5PM daily. Nature trails that lead up from shore through the forest and grassland. The admission fee for adults is $3; children get in free. Parking costs $9 per car.
'''West Chop Lighthouse'''. Constructed in the late 1800s. The light is located in historic Tisbury. Unfortunately, the grounds are privately owned and are not open to the public. However, the tower and light may be seen from the road.
Do
Tisbury is a great island for watersports and outdoor activities. There are numerous indoor activities as well.
'''Mink Meadows Golf Club''', 320 Golf Club Rd., ''+1'' 508-693-0600, [http://www.minkmeadows.com/]. Nine holes, semi-private -- non-members can make tee times two days in advance.
'''Seastone Papers''' in West Tisbury. [(508) 693-5786] P.O. Box 331, West Tisbury,
A teaching studio for hand paper making, surface design, and book arts where you can explore paper making possibilities. Summer Sessions Only. Call for pricing.
'''Nobska Charters''', P.O. Box 1451 West Tisbury, MA-508-642-0363. Rent sailboats, or visit the Black Dog Tavern and charter a sunset cocktail cruise.
'''Martha's Bike Rentals''', at Five Corners, 1-800-559-0312, [http://www.marthasvineyardbikes.com/]. A great way to get around to the shops and beaches is by bike.
Fishing
Fish from the Vineyard Haven Jetty or Eastville Beach.
'''Fishsticks Charters''', ''+1'' 508-693-0291 or ''+1'' 508-951-5288, [http://www.cweb5.com/fishsticks/]. Deep sea fishing.
Buy
'''Black Dog Tavern''', Water Street, (508)-693-4786 (Fax: (508) 963-04833). The simplistic black dog located on Black Dog merchandise has become iconic and is very popular. A merchandise store is attached to the Black Dog Tavern restaurant.
'''The Toy Box''', 79 Beach Road, (508) 693-1838.
'''C.W. Morgan Antiques''', Beach Road, (508)693-3622.
'''Hellie's Closet''', 1 Center Street, (508)-693-5828.
'''Kennedy Studios''', 66 Main Street, (508) 693-3948. Art Gallery & Custom Framing.
'''Zackary's Corner''', 392 State Street. Children's clothing.
'''LeRoux Clothing''', 71 Main Street.
'''C.B. Stark Jewelers''', 26 Main Street, (508) 693-2284.
'''Bunch of Grapes Bookstore Inc.''', 44 Main Street, (508) 693-2291. A specialty book store.
'''Murdick's Fudge''', Union Street and Main Street, (508) 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
Eat
'''Black Dog Tavern''', Beach Street Ext., ''+1'' 508-693-9223, [http://www.theblackdog.com/]. The famous one of t-shirt fame. Nobody wears it on the island. Main menu items are fresh fish and vegetables, each from local sources. You can bring your own wine or beer. Mon-Frim 7am-8pm; Sat-Sun 7am-9pm.
'''Lambert's Cove Inn Restaurant''', 90 Manaquayak Road, Vineyard Haven, Tel: 508-693-2298, Fax 508-693-7890, [http://www.lambertscoveinn.com]. An elegant dining room that offers a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend an evening. 6PM-9PM daily in summer; hours vary during the spring and fall; open weekends in winter.
'''Le Grenier French Restaurant''', 96 Upper Main St., Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-4906, [http://www.legrenierrestaurant.com/]. Year-round. French cuisine served daily from 5:30PM-10PM.
'''Cafe Moxie''' 48 Main St. +15086931484 Open every day 5:30PM-10PM. Trendy cafe serves good cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. An island favorite.
'''Cafe At The Tisbury Inn''', Main Street, Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-3416. Seafood, ribs, etc.
'''Changs''', 125 State Rd., Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-8500.
'''Golden Dragon''', 6 Water St., ''+1'' 508-693-7543. Chinese.
'''Louis' Tisbury Cafe & Take-Out''', State Rd., Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-3255.
'''Stripers''', 26 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-8383. Brazilian, casual. Great location at the marina.
'''Garia's Bakery & Deli''', at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.
'''Mediterranean'''
'''Zephrus'''
'''The Net Result'''
Drink
Tisbury is a '''dry town'''. Although alcohol cannot be bought here, most restaurants allow visitors to bring their own.
Sleep
'''Hostelling International-Martha's Vineyard''', 525 Edgartown-West Tisbury Rd., Vineyard Haven, 888-901-2087, e-mail: vineyard@usahostels.org, [http://www.hicapecod.org/himv/reservations.shtml]. Open late April-early October.
'''Vineyard Harbor Motel''', 60 Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-3334, [http://www.vineyardharbormotel.com/]. On the harbor with private beach. Within walking distance to ferry terminals, restaurants and shops.
'''Harbor Landing''', Beach Road, Vineyard Haven, ''+1'' 508-693-2600, Fax: ''+1'' 508-693-2605, Email: info@harbor-landing.com, [http://www.harbor-landing.com/]. 39 units. Near ferry, shops, beach, etc.
'''Mansion House at Martha's Vineyard''', 9 Main St, Vineyard Haven, '''+1''' 508-693-2200, (Fax: ''+1'' 508-693-4095, Email: info@mvmansionhouse.com), [http://www.mvmansionhouse.com]. Air Conditioned rooms and suites. Amenities includes free breakfast, access to Health Club and pool, fireplaces, balconies, DSL and Wifi, Cable TV, refrigerators, and convenience to local attractions.
Campground
'''Martha's Vineyard Family Campground''', Edgartown Road, ''+1'' 508-693-3772, (Fax: ''+1'' 508-693-5767, Email: campmvfc@capecod.net), [http://www.campmv.com/]. 180 sites. 1.5 mi. (2.4 km) from the ferry terminal (with shuttle service).
Get out
Explore elsewhere on Martha's Vineyard such as Aquinnah,
Chilmark, Edgartown, and Oak Bluffs or head for Nantucket or Cape Cod.