Edgartown Light
Buildings & Monuments
East
Photography, Outdoors, Architecture
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Dirt/off-road walking
Notes: The lighthouse is accessible by walking along a trail from Edgartown. Part of the trail is sandy.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Edgartown Light
Lighthouse in a picturesque setting
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Edgartown Harbor Edgartown, MA 02539 |
+1 508 627 4411 |
Description
One of the many lighthouses on Martha's Vineyard, the Edgartown grounds, managed by the Martha's Vineyard Historical Society, are open to the public. The view from the grounds is breathtaking. The lighthouse, built in 1875 and refurbished in 1985, is an example of Cape Cod style, with three rooms on the first floor and two the second. It is 45 feet high, made of cast iron and continues to operate as a navigational aid. The walkway leading to the lighthouse is called the "bridge of sighs" because long ago, when men would leave on sailing trips, their girlfriends would be crying and sighing as they crossed.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Dawn-dusk dailyVisit Time: 30min-2hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Walking
Parking Availability: Limited
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