Woods Hole Things to Do

Six miles of hiking trails meander through this 350-acre nature preserve. The well-marked trails lead visitors through open fields, woods, marshlands and beaches. Tree swallows, wood ducks, barn owls and osprey as well as other... more

In the 1800s, religious camps were popular on the island. As popularity increased, this open-air wrought iron structure was built, which is believed to be the largest of its kind in the US. With seating for 3,000 people and exq... more

This charming restaurant decorated with whaling artifacts overlooks Edgartown Harbor. Whether you are dining indoors or outside, boat watching is a favorite activity and live entertainment is on the menu every Friday and Saturd... more

Enjoy fresh seafood prepared with a Southern flair at Lola's family-style restaurant. The decor has a down-South feel and Cajun music plays in the background. The portions are enormous. At dinner, a complementary basket of Fren... more

Flying Bridge is a particularly appropriate name for this longtime Falmouth favorite because, like the flying bridge on a boat, the dining room offers a wide open view of the harbor and ocean beyond. Falmouth's Inner Harbor is... more

An island institution, famous for its harbor views from its glassed-in dining room and upstairs decks, and for its seafood chili, a spicy assortment of shellfish in a thick stock. Most entrees are classic seafood dishes—reasona... more

Balance is a chic and widely popular spot on the Circuit Avenue scene in Oaks Bluff. There are really two options here; the dining room, where you can sit down to full meals such as a pan seared tuna or grilled beef tenderloin... more

Martha's Vineyard is a tourist destination, so having tourists frequent your establishment, as they do at Seasons, can hardly be held against you. This is especially true if you're known to serve good, solid, moderately-priced... more

The Meetinghouse is a community center for the arts. The goal is to bring the community together to support and encourage literary, visual and performing arts. The center offers free afternoon programs for young children as wel... more

Carly Simon and a group of friends created this nightclub in 1979. Today, it has become a Vineyard landmark; many of the country's hottest comedians have jumped on the Roof stage. An eclectic group of musicians performing every... more