Tisbury

Tisbury is a town of 4,800 people (2020) 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. You can find many activities, fine dining, and great places to stay on the island. Tisbury is on the north side of the island, closest to Woods Hole, Cape Cod.

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  You can also use Hyline Cruises which depart from Hyannis in the cape.

By boat

 * Patriot Party Boats offers a low, one way rate to Martha's Vineyard between Falmouth and Oak Bluffs.
 * Island Queen is a ferry service offered in Cape Cod Falmouth.
 * The MV Quickwater is ferry that leaves from the Fishing Pier in Falmouth.

By plane
You can fly Cape Air to get there by plane. It has daily flights departing from Hyannis and Boston.

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.

By taxi
See listings at Martha's Vineyard.

By rental car

 * A-A Island Auto Rental, Five Corners, +1 508-696-5300.

By bike or moped

 * Quawk Cycle of Martha's Vineyard, Vineyard Haven,.
 * Vineyard Vehicles Rentals, Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven,.
 * Vineyard Vehicles Rentals, Beach Rd., Vineyard Haven,.

See

 * Chicama Vineyards, +1 508-693-0309/+1-888-244-2262. Stoney Hill Road: free tours of the winery are offered from May-Oct: M-Sa 11AM-5PM; Su 1-5PM. 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 a 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.

Do
Tisbury is a great island for watersports and outdoor activities. There are numerous indoor activities as well.

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.
 * Seastone Papers in West Tisbury. +1 508-693-5786.
 * Seastone Papers in West Tisbury. +1 508-693-5786.


 * Nobska Charters, +1 508-642-0363. Rent sailboats, or visit the Black Dog Tavern and charter a sunset cocktail cruise.

Fishing
Fish from the Vineyard Haven Jetty or Eastville Beach.



Buy

 * C.W. Morgan Antiques, Beach Road, +1 508-693-3622.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * C.W. Morgan Antiques, Beach Road, +1 508-693-3622.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.
 * Murdick's Fudge, Union Street and Main Street, +1 508 693-7344. A candy store with homemade fudge.

Eat

 * Cafe At The Tisbury Inn, Main Street, Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3416. Seafood, ribs, etc.
 * Louis' Tisbury Cafe & Take-Out, State Rd., Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3255.
 * Garia's Bakery & Deli, at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.
 * Cafe At The Tisbury Inn, Main Street, Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3416. Seafood, ribs, etc.
 * Louis' Tisbury Cafe & Take-Out, State Rd., Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3255.
 * Garia's Bakery & Deli, at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.
 * Cafe At The Tisbury Inn, Main Street, Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3416. Seafood, ribs, etc.
 * Louis' Tisbury Cafe & Take-Out, State Rd., Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3255.
 * Garia's Bakery & Deli, at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.
 * Louis' Tisbury Cafe & Take-Out, State Rd., Vineyard Haven, +1 508-693-3255.
 * Garia's Bakery & Deli, at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.
 * Garia's Bakery & Deli, at Back Alley's, 1045 State Road.

Drink
Tisbury is a dry town. Although alcohol cannot be bought here, most restaurants allow visitors to bring their own.

Go next
Explore elsewhere on Martha's Vineyard such as Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, and Oak Bluffs or head for Nantucket or Cape Cod.