Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard Audio Tour
Knockabout Travel
3.2
brighamy2022
1 year ago
My wife and I did this recently on a one-day trip to Martha's Vineyard. We had never been before, so we learned quite a bit. We did run into a bit of a snag, and left a message with Gregg, and he called us back within five minutes. A wonderful way to get an introduction to the island, and it was quite easy to stop the tour, and linger at various spots.
Key Points:
The cell signal on the island can be spotty.
DOWNLOAD THE APP (VoiceMap), and the complete tour before you get on the island!
(That way, you'll be ready to start your tour as soon as you get off the ferry.)
Make sure your phone is fully charged, and you have headphones.
All in all, a great tour for a fantastic price!
Knockabout Travel takes you to Martha's Vineyard, with this self-paced audio tour of the most popular town on the island. Discover the origin story of how Oak Bluffs developed from its humble beginnings as a religious camp into a summer destination for business moguls, celebrities, and US Presidents. On the tour, we discuss the development of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, home to the "campground" and the famed gingerbread cottages. Learn how the area around Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue was developed with tourism in mind, and how that conflicted with the original Methodist campers. Along the route, you will be introduced to some of the finer points and lesser-known history of the town, as well as places to grab lunch or a drink. The tour is GPS guided with turn-by-turn directions and audio tracks that play automatically at the right time and place so you're free to simply enjoy the tour.
Departure Point
- Your tour begins at the Bandstand (Gazebo) in Ocean Park, across from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal.There is no designated start time. Begin the tour at your leisure.
- Tour ends one block from the starting location at Oak Bluffs Harbor, where you can enjoy some of the island's great seafood and a few boat drinks.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ocean ParkSeaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsOcean Park is a large, scenic green space located near the ferry terminals. It is a great place to escape the crowds, have a picnic, or come back to just to sit and rest your legs.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Oak Bluffs Town BeachSeaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsScenic Beach with opportunity for swimming and catching some sun.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)80 Trinity Park, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsThis is commonly called the "Campground," where the famed gingerbread cottages are located. You will have an option to visit the campground museum (separate fee applies, ~$4) if you would like to explore this area in greater depth.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Circuit AvenueCircuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsFeel free to shop, and grab a drink or a bite to eat as you walk through Oak Bluff's commercial hub. Learn about the development of Oak Bluffs as the island's first resort destination. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Flying Horses Carousel33 Lake Avenue, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsTake a ride on an authentic 19th-century carousel and compete against your friends and family to see who can collect the most metal rings as you merrily go round-and-round. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Oak Bluffs HarborOak Bluffs, MAEnjoy some of the island's great seafood at one of the restaurants along the harbor. Outdoor seating, cold beer on tap, and tropical drinks can be found here.Duration: 20 minutesAdditional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Begin Tour at Your Leisure
- GPS Guided Interactive Maps
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Audio Files (streaming or download available)
- Audio Device (Smartphone)
- Headphones
- Food/Drink
Knockabout Travel takes you to Martha's Vineyard, with this self-paced audio tour of the most popular town on the island. Discover the origin story of how Oak Bluffs developed from its humble beginnings as a religious camp into a summer destination for business moguls, celebrities, and US Presidents. On the tour, we discuss the development of the Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, home to the "campground" and the famed gingerbread cottages. Learn how the area around Ocean Park and Circuit Avenue was developed with tourism in mind, and how that conflicted with the original Methodist campers. Along the route, you will be introduced to some of the finer points and lesser-known history of the town, as well as places to grab lunch or a drink. The tour is GPS guided with turn-by-turn directions and audio tracks that play automatically at the right time and place so you're free to simply enjoy the tour.
Departure Point
- Your tour begins at the Bandstand (Gazebo) in Ocean Park, across from the Steamship Authority ferry terminal.There is no designated start time. Begin the tour at your leisure.
- Tour ends one block from the starting location at Oak Bluffs Harbor, where you can enjoy some of the island's great seafood and a few boat drinks.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Ocean ParkSeaview Ave., Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsOcean Park is a large, scenic green space located near the ferry terminals. It is a great place to escape the crowds, have a picnic, or come back to just to sit and rest your legs.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Oak Bluffs Town BeachSeaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsScenic Beach with opportunity for swimming and catching some sun.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)80 Trinity Park, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsThis is commonly called the "Campground," where the famed gingerbread cottages are located. You will have an option to visit the campground museum (separate fee applies, ~$4) if you would like to explore this area in greater depth.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Circuit AvenueCircuit Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsFeel free to shop, and grab a drink or a bite to eat as you walk through Oak Bluff's commercial hub. Learn about the development of Oak Bluffs as the island's first resort destination. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Flying Horses Carousel33 Lake Avenue, , Oak Bluffs, MassachusettsTake a ride on an authentic 19th-century carousel and compete against your friends and family to see who can collect the most metal rings as you merrily go round-and-round. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Oak Bluffs HarborOak Bluffs, MAEnjoy some of the island's great seafood at one of the restaurants along the harbor. Outdoor seating, cold beer on tap, and tropical drinks can be found here.Duration: 20 minutesAdditional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Begin Tour at Your Leisure
- GPS Guided Interactive Maps
- Self-Guided Audio Tour
- Audio Files (streaming or download available)
- Audio Device (Smartphone)
- Headphones
- Food/Drink
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Travel563092
App did not work. Sent a text first help. No answer. Paid for 4 walking talks on 2 apple and 2 galaxy phones. Kept getting message you had to be on wifi to work. It's a walking tour- no wifi. DO NOT RECOMMEND
Michael_B
The tour would not load!!!¡!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!! I i thought we had it ready to go got the starting spot nothing 😕
brighamy2022
My wife and I did this recently on a one-day trip to Martha's Vineyard. We had never been before, so we learned quite a bit. We did run into a bit of a snag, and left a message with Gregg, and he called us back within five minutes. A wonderful way to get an introduction to the island, and it was quite easy to stop the tour, and linger at various spots.
Key Points:
The cell signal on the island can be spotty.
DOWNLOAD THE APP (VoiceMap), and the complete tour before you get on the island!
(That way, you'll be ready to start your tour as soon as you get off the ferry.)
Make sure your phone is fully charged, and you have headphones.
All in all, a great tour for a fantastic price!
Becky L
Easy to manage audio program. Learned a lot about Martha’s Vineyard that I never knew. Nice, easy walk for my husband who has Parkinson’s.
Departure829342
Very useful and informative. It was sensitive enough to our location to notice even the slightest deviations. The information was rich in detail and always had something to offer about each location’s cultural history.