Sights in Martha’s Vineyard

1. Oak Bluffs Cottages

   • Martha’s Vineyard, USA
   • Sights › Village

   In 1835, a Methodist association began holding revival meetings in Oak Bluffs, and the congregation camped in tents. As meetings grew, participants pitched tents on wooden platforms, which evolved into some 300 small cottages. These were adorned with bold colours and whimsical ornamental woodwork in a style known as Carpenter Gothic and make quite a sight today .

   For a glimpse of the community's history visit the Cottage Museum at 1 Trinity Park.

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2. Clay Cliffs of Aquinnah

   • Martha’s Vineyard, USA
   • Sights › Spring, geyser

   The multicoloured Clay Cliffs of Aquinnah were formed by glaciers more than 100 million years ago. Rising 46m (150ft) from the ocean, they're a dramatic sight any time of day. The cliffs are a National Historic Landmark owned by the Wampanoag Indians, so it's illegal to bathe in the mud pools at the bottom of the cliffs, or to remove clay from the premises.

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3. Martha's Vineyard Historical Society

   • Martha’s Vineyard, USA
   • Sights › Museum

   The historical society comprises the island's most interesting museum and operates galleries with whaling and maritime displays, as well as historic houses. It occupies several buildings, including the 1765 Thomas Cooke House, and features an excellent collection of whaling paraphernalia, scrimshaw and the huge lens taken from the Gay Head Lighthouse.

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