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.
Cleveland East Ledge
South West Rock
Wianno Beach
Nobska Beach
Doctor Daniel Fisher House Museum
Great Ledge
Owen Park Beach
South Rock
Miacomet Beach
Thatch Island
Kendrick House Museum
Veterans Park Beach
High Bush Island
Menemsha Beach
Speaking Rock
Big Pine Island
Amrita Island
Lone Rock
Merriam Beach
Gunning Island
Cisco Beach
Middle Ledge
Springhill Brook
Tisbury Great Pond Beach
Earle Road Beach
Wickets Island
Sarson Island
Ballymeade Golf Course
Pocasset Golf Club
Sea Gull Beach
Crescent Beach
Pest House Shore
Inner Mayo Ledge
Old Brant Point Lighthouse
Pinkham Island
Flying Fish Rock
Randall Rock
Eagle Hollow
North Shore Beach
Esther Island
Robbins Rock
Cleveland Ledge
Osterville Grand Island
Little Harbor Golf Course
Hotels in Vineyard Haven