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.
Englewood Beach
Cleveland East Ledge
Bass Ledge
Sea Gull Beach
Nonamesset Island
Hussey Rock
Big Rock
South Rock
Nomans Land
Lamberts Cove Beach
Veckatimest Island
Cottage Museum
Gull Island
Butler Flats Lighthouse
Sandwich Glass Museum
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Rhode Island Rock
Joe Burris Ledge
Black Point Beach
Snow Rock
Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge
Thatch Island
Deep Bottom
Bachelor Island
Chappaquoit Beach
Muskeget Island
Popes Island
Lumber Rock
Haskell Island
Menemsha Beach
Old Skunk
Fishing Rock
Gravel Islands (Historical)
Fair Street Museum
Hansel And Gretel Doll Museum
Clapps Island
Great Island
Little Harbor Beach
Henrietta Rock
Little Egg Island
Mill Rock
Mink Meadows Golf Course
Scorton Ledge
South Cape Beach
Hotels in Vineyard Haven