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.
Fatal Rock
Little Ram Island
Stewarts Island
Cottage Museum
Eagle Hollow
Round Island
Flying Fish Rock
Monohansett Rock
North Shore Beach
Esther Island
Martha'S Vineyard Agricultural Society
Edgartown Golf Club
The Wildcat
Gravel Island
Popponesset Island
Natick Island (Historical)
Gooseberry Island
Robbins Rock
Scudders Rock
Nobska Lighthouse
Fuller Street Beach
Woods Hole Golf Club
Jethro Coffin House Museum
Nantucket Island
Minot Forest Beach
Skiffs Island (Historical)
Inner Church Ledge
Mink Meadows Golf Course
Pico Beach
Veckatimest Island
Slates Island
Ferry Boat Island
Oyster Harbors Beach
Quissett Beach
Whaling Museum
Nomans Land
Scorton Neck Beach
Rochester Golf Course
Bass Ledge
Henrietta Rock
Cedar Island
Sagamore Beach
Ship Rock
Cone Rock
Hotels in Vineyard Haven