Arts & Culture

Haystack Mountain
School of Crafts

About

One of the most respected craft schools in the country, tucked into the woods on the east side of the island. The campus itself — a series of buildings stepping down a wooded hillside toward the water — is worth seeing even if you're not taking a class. They offer public tours and open studio events during summer sessions.

Insider Tip

Check their website for tour days before you drive out. You can't just show up and wander — access is limited to scheduled visits. But when it's open, the architecture and the setting alone are worth the trip.

Time Needed

1–2 hours

Weather

Any

Tide

Doesn't matter

Kid-Friendly

Yes for older kids, not ideal for toddlers