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.
Pico Beach
Brooklyn Rock
Muskeget Rock
Tongue Rock
Seamens Bethel Museum
Ferry Boat Island
Quissett Beach
Rhode Island Rock
Markham Ledge
Great Flat
Rest House Shore
Woods Point
Dix Ledge
Scudders Rock
Dukes County Historical Museum
Saconesset Homestead And Museum
Scorton Ledge
Tisbury Great Pond Beach
Keel Rock
Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge
Pelegs Island
Corys Island
Middle Ledge
Little Black Rock
Snow Rock
Lobster Rock
Wianno Beach
Gallatin Rock
Menemsha Hills Reservation Beach
Kendrick House Museum
Norton Rock
Cleveland Ledge
Pulpit Rock
Gay Head Light
West Island
Nonamesset Island
Inman Road Beach
Bend-In-The-Road Beach
Brant Island
Dead Neck
Haskell Island
Big Rock
Joe Burris Ledge
Doll Museum
Hotels in Vineyard Haven