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.
Coskata Beach
Palmer Island
Weepecket Rock
Hoxie House
Bend-In-The-Road Beach
Haigis Beach
Horseneck Beach
Lamberts Cove Beach
Hunts Rock
Tuckernuck Island
Halfmile Rock
Kibby Ground
Bass Ledge
Dogfish Ledge
Menemsha Hills Reservation Beach
Blind Rock
Weepecket Islands
North Shore Beach
Ferry Boat Island
Eddie Woods Rock
Robbins Rock
Fish Island
Naushon Island
Farm Neck Golf Club
Gull Rock
Snake Pond Beach
Sesuit Beach
Weepecket Island
Old Brant Point Lighthouse
John Cooke Memorial
Nobska Beach
Hyannis Port Beach
The Basin
The Historical Museum
Dowses Beach
Old Man
Edgartown Beach
Coffin Rock
Dead Neck
Little Harbor Golf Course
Esther Island
Brant Island
Osterville Grand Island
Quampache Bottom
Hotels in Vineyard Haven