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.
Cottage Museum
Eagle Hollow
West Chop Light
Twomile Rock
Cuttyhunk Island
Flying Fish Rock
Thomas Cooke House Museum
Grand Vue Beach
Old Whale Rock
Dogfish Ledge
Hansel And Gretel Doll Museum
Little Thatch Island
Halfmoon Flat
Old Bartlemy
Tobys Island
Gosnold Island
Merriam Beach
Brant Beach
Springhill Beach
Osterville Grand Island
Gooseberry Island
Yesteryears Doll Museum
Bass River Golf Club
Stage Island
Keith Island
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Meadow Island
Salt Box Beach
Kalmas Park Beach
The Wildcat
Natick Island (Historical)
West South West Ledge
Old Brant Point Lighthouse
Dukes County Historical Museum
Pinkham Island
Veterans Park Beach
Nomans Land
Jules Island
Esther Island
Packet Rock
Lovers Rock
Barstow Rock
Eustis Beach
Weepecket Island
Hotels in Vineyard Haven