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.
Haskell Island
Bench Rock
Osterville Grand Island
Rhody Hollow
Eustis Beach
Big Ram Island
Hoxie House
Dix Ledge
Scudders Rock
Snake Pond Beach
Kalmas Park Beach
Falmouth Beach
Scusset Beach
Tongue Rock
Stage Island
Salt Box Beach
Lakes Island
Red Rock
Farm Neck Golf Club
Sandy Neck Beach
Lower Spectacle Island
Hollywoods Beach
Silver Beach
Barstow Rock
Meadow Island
Gallatin Rock
Waverly Oaks Golf Course
Sea Gull Beach
Hodgeman Rock
Pawn Rock
Cuttyhunk Island
Norton Rock
Lucy Vincent Beach
Tisbury Great Pond Beach
Kalmus Park Beach
Sarson Island
Mollys Island
Sand Island
Clean Shore
Angelica Rock
Haigis Beach
Cisco Beach
Cone Rock
Waldron Bottom
Hotels in Vineyard Haven