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.
Jug Rock
Long Beach
Upper Spectacle Island
Cuttyhunk Island
Lewis Island
Washburn Island
Tisbury Town Beach
Quissett Beach
Gravel Island
Ship Rock
Little Black Rock
Flying Fish Rock
Dead Neck
Thachers Beach
Lake Tashmoo Town Beach
Middle Ledge
Old Briar Patch Trails
North Rock
Hunts Rock
Woods Hole Historical Museum
Bank Street Beach
Markham Ledge
Palmer Ledge
Tupper Island
Bachelor Island
Pleasant Road Beach
Clapps Island
Snow Rock
Kendrick House Museum
Low Bush Island
Haskell Island
Mayflower Beach
Halfmoon Flat
Joe Burris Ledge
Randall Rock
Tarpaulin Cove Light
Inner Mayo Ledge
Monohansett Rock
Englewood Beach
Blind Rock
Wickets Island
Jules Island
Gooseberry Island
Robbins Rock
Hotels in Vineyard Haven