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Martha's Vineyard Biking

The Aquinnah cliffs on Martha's Vineyard at sunsetOff the coast of Cape Cod, the relaxed pace and simple pleasures of island life reign supreme, and the small-town hospitality of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will make you feel right at home. Join us for a carefree spin in this idyllic playground. Pedal leisurely through pine forests and beachside, passing solitary lighthouses, grassy dunes and cranberry bogs. Browse the shops and galleries of weathered fishing villages and indulge in seafood fresh from the Atlantic. Succumb to the luxurious comforts of peaceful inns in this laid-back paradise.

  • Route Rating: Level 1 (average time 2-3 hrs, 10-20 miles bike) to Level 3 ( 3-5 hrs, 31-40 miles bike)

  • Each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do

5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS

Departure Dates
9/7/2008 9/14/2008 9/28/2008 10/5/2008
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Itinerary
Days 1–2
Nantucket Town		 Meet in Nantucket Town. Take advantage of the island’s extensive network of bike paths, riding past lighthouses, white-sand beaches bordered by tall grasses, and beautiful 19th-century mansions. Picnic at the Nantucket Lifesaving Museum, where daring sea rescues are chronicled. Spin along picturesque cobblestone streets lined with shops and galleries. Visit the town's most important sites on a guided tour.
Days 3-5
Edgartown

Board a boat for Martha's Vineyard, referred to by locals as The Vineyard. Pedal down-island on a seaside path toward Edgartown, a 19th century whaling port known for its spectacular Greek Revival, Federal and Victorian architecture. Explore one of the many roadside galleries, filled with local and world-renowned artists’ watercolors, photography and sculptures. Follow both bike paths and roads to the great sand barrens and colorful Gay Head Cliffs. Stroll through historic Oak Bluffs, now a chic stop for shoppers. Ride past one of the island's many bird sanctuaries. Ferry back to the mainland at Woods Hole.

All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner.