Martha's Vineyard
The island of Martha's Vineyard has much to offer, including six charming and picturesque towns, each with its own distinct personality. The brightly painted seaside cottages are eye candy. So are the sandy beaches, historic lighthouses, national wildlife refuge, hiking trails, gleaming sailboats, and the Flying Horses Carousel, which is the oldest in the United States.
Martha’s Vineyard at a Glance
With its sunny beaches and open-air markets, Martha’s Vineyard is a summertime paradise. New England winters can be brutal, but The Vineyard can also be a cozy, snowy retreat. Snuggle up with a good book at one of the bed and breakfasts in the famous gingerbread houses or warm up with a cocktail at the local eatery. Martha’s Vineyard’s nearly 15,000 year-round residents are dispersed between the six towns on the island. During the tourist season, the number of people on the island explodes by roughly 750%!
Where is Martha’s Vineyard?
Martha’s Vineyard is located off the southern coast of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod, with Nantucket island farther east. Martha’s Vineyard Airport is located on the island. Other nearby airports include Nantucket Memorial Airport, Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, and Barnstable Municipal Airport on Cape Cod.
Martha’s Vineyard Attractions*
The culinary scene on Martha’s Vineyard is unsurpassed. Some of the country’s top chefs work to create signature entrees and decadent desserts. Although the island is a mecca for sailors, don’t worry if you don’t know your way around a sailboat. You can book a sailing excursion so you can experience the island from all vantage points.
Edgartown Golf Club
Egg Island
Sea Gull Beach
Fair Street Museum
Miacomet Golf Course
Little Black Rock
Dowses Beach
Sandy Neck Dunes
Scorton Ledge
Inman Road Beach
Joe Burris Ledge
White Rock
Hicks Rock
Old Man
Big Rock
Merriam Beach
Markham Ledge
Sandwich Glass Museum
Fishing Rock
Mattapoisett Town Beach
Tupper Island
Hatsett Rock
Lighthouse Beach
Corys Island
Flat Rock
Kendrick House Museum
Eddie Woods Rock
Jetties Beach
Wickets Island
Southwest Ledge
Popponesset Island
Baret Island
Grinnell Rock
Scorton Neck Beach
Museum Of Nantucket History
Lucy Vincent Beach
Sand Island
Coskata Beach
Speaking Rock
Norton Rock
Dix Ledge
Old Cock
Cape Poge Light
Henrietta Rock
Hotels in Vineyard Haven