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.
Robbins Rock
Little Ram Island
Fair Street Museum
Kalmus Park Beach
Little Egg Island
Hatsett Rock
Rest House Shore
Southwest Ledge
Springhill Brook
South West Rock
Uncatena Island
Edgartown Golf Club
Gooseberry Island
Veterans Park Beach
Coatue Beach
Little South West Rock
Cottage Museum
Little Bird Island
Quampache Bottom
Slocums Ledge
Sanford Flat
Randall Rock
Hoxie House
Whaling Museum
Scusset Beach
Wickets Island
Monument Beach
North Ledge
Edys Island
Corporation Beach
Onset Island
Snow Rock
Mill Rock
Cuttyhunk Island
Muskeget Island
Gallatin Rock
Butler Flats Lighthouse
Little Island
Palmer Ledge
Quissett Beach
Keyes Memorial Beach
Mattapoisett Town Beach
Egg Island
Mollys Island
Hotels in Vineyard Haven