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.
Amrita Island
Robbins Rock
Inner Church Ledge
Wards Rock
Monument Beach
Great Rock
Fuller Street Beach
Sunk Rock
Springhill Brook
Jethro Coffin House Museum
Rest House Shore
Rock Island
Stage Island
Dix Ledge
Stell Wagen Rock
Bass River Golf Club
Gunning Island
Scudders Rock
Sandwich Glass Museum
High Island
Long Beach
Huckins Island
Tarpaulin Cove Light
Town Island (Historical)
High Bush Island
Great Island
Pasque Island
Dennis Pines Golf Club
Hatsett Rock
Big Pine Island
Monohansett Island
West Chop Light
Lower Spectacle Island
Stewarts Island
Ballymeade Golf Course
Henrietta Rock
Martha'S Vineyard Museum
Inez Rock
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Ship Rock
Devils Foot Island
Sarson Island
Half Tide Rock
Packet Rock
Hotels in Vineyard Haven