![]() ![]() “City Island has a small town feel with a Bronx edge if you know what I mean,” she winked. Barbara, City Island resident and isle expert, greeted us warmly. ![]() (FREE for children $5 for adults open every Saturday and Sunday from 1-5pm) Our first destination was The City Island Nautical Museum. We drove down City Island Avenue (the island's “Main Street”) and took in the steepled churches and countless restaurants. It was official we were heading toward a quaint nautical town and leaving the city behind. As we crossed the bridge onto the island, we were welcomed with fresh sea air, boats floating in the distant marina, and seafood restaurant signage looming over small buildings. With moderate Sunday afternoon traffic, it took 15 minutes to get from Orchard Beach to City Island. Having enjoyed Martha’s Vineyard for many years, we wanted to see for ourselves if City Island lived up to its reputation as a pseudo-New England town. Following a beautiful morning of kite flying at Orchard Beach, my family headed to City Island to visit the island's nautical museum, have dinner, and catch the sunset. ![]()
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