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.
South Cape Beach
Mink Meadows Golf Course
Pelegs Island
Scorton Ledge
East Beach
Sagamore Beach
Pilgrim Beach
The Historical Museum
Big Pine Island
Sunk Rock
Old Bartlemy
Miacomet Beach
Onset Island
Phillis Island
Half Tide Rock
Old Cock
Parkwood Beach
Sarson Island
Nantucket Island
Waldron Bottom
Stage Island
Randall Rock
Monohansett Island
West Chop Light
Little Harbor Beach
Keith Island
Surfside Beach
Mattapoisett Town Beach
Childrens Beach
Woods Hole Golf Club
Cormorant Rock
Gallatin Rock
Nantucket Life Saving Museum
Bents Ledge
John Cooke Memorial
Cliff Beach
Lucy Vincent Beach
Nashawena Island
Norton Rock
Robbins Rock
Bend-In-The-Road Beach
Ballymeade Golf Course
Rochester Golf Course
Burgess Museum
Hotels in Vineyard Haven