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.
Meadow Island
Robbins Rock
Edwards Rock
Slocums Ledge
Thatch Island
Old Man
Bearse Rock
White Rock
Angelica Rock
Hansel And Gretel Doll Museum
Sandy Neck Beach
Gull Rock
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Halfmile Rock
Seamens Bethel Museum
Barstow Rock
Southwest Ledge
Cottage Museum
Whale Rock
Naushon Island
Springhill Brook
Inez Rock
Old Schoolhouse Museum And Liberty Pole
West Island
Nomans Land
Weepecket Islands
Tuckernuck Island
Bay View Street Beach
Kittanset Golf Club
Amrita Island
Cisco Beach
Inner Mayo Ledge
East Horseneck Beach
Elizabeth Islands
Coskata Beach
Woods Hole Historical Museum
Lucy Vincent Beach
Hodges Rock
Channel Rock
Scorton Ledge
Edgartown Golf Club
Pleasant Road Beach
Martha'S Vineyard Museum
Lakes Island
Hotels in Vineyard Haven