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.
Sunk Rock
Vincent House Museum
Mattapoisett Ledge
Rhody Hollow
Whaling Museum
Coskata Beach
Salten Rock
Grinnell Rock
Bass Ledge
Monohansett Island
Sarson Island
Judy Island
Decatur Rock
West South West Ledge
Sandy Neck Dunes
High Island
Cliff Beach
Wickets Island
Doll Museum
West Island Ledge
The Historical Museum
Gay Head Town Beach
Peter Foulger Museum
Parkers River Beach
Old Schoolhouse Museum And Liberty Pole
Channel Rock
Lakes Island
Nantucket Whaling Museum
Rock Island
Scusset Beach
Brant Beach
Palmer Island
Woods Hole Golf Club
Eastville Beach
Tarpaulin Cove Light
Brooklyn Rock
Waldron Bottom
Edwards Rock
Maria Mitchell Association Natural Science Museum
Middle Ledge
Little Ram Island
Lovers Rock
Jetties Beach
Mayflower Beach
Hotels in Vineyard Haven