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.
Edgartown Beach
Knapp Rock
Craigville Beach
Jefferson Island
Abiels Ledge
Peter Foulger Museum
Weepecket Islands
Horseneck Beach
White Rock
Slocums Ledge
Bird Island
Menemsha Beach
Tarpaulin Cove Light
The Wildcat
Snake Pond Beach
Bank Street Beach
Southwest Beach
Little Ram Island
Nonamesset Island
Old Cock
Thachers Beach
Scorton Neck Beach
Oyster Harbors Beach
Fatal Rock
Springhill Brook
Jethro Coffin House Museum
Pelegs Island
Seal Rock
West Island
Brant Island
Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
Fishing Rock
Cliff Beach
Angelica Rock
Inner Mayo Ledge
The Historical Museum
Wilkes Ledge
Bay View Street Beach
Weepecket Rock
Clean Shore
Falmouth Beach
Colony Beach
Mill Rock
Bassetts Island
Hotels in Vineyard Haven