MARTHA'S VINEYARD
Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque New England island with captains'
houses, lighthouses, white picket fences, ice-cream shops, fishing village,
rolling farmland and miles of pristine beaches.
The 20 mile long island of Martha's Vineyard is noted for its varied
geological landscape and the individual character of its towns and
residents. Summer population jumps from its usual 10,000 to more than
85,000. May or October, when the weather is mild, and the island less
crowded, is a better time to capture the relaxed atmosphere of Martha’s
Vineyard. Over the years, Martha's Vineyard has attracted the rich and
famous including many of the Kennedy family as both residents and
vacationers.
How to get to Martha’s Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is located within 85 miles from two major airports:
Boston (Logan International Airport) and Providence, Rhode Island (T.F.
Green Airport). Visitors arriving at either of these two cities can arrange for
transportation to Martha's Vineyard via connecting air service, bus, or by
renting a car. Travel to the island is by boat or by air. Leave your car behind.
Cabs are plentiful and greet the incoming ferries to help you reach your
destination. A good way to explore the island is on a bicycle, scooter or
public bus.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD ACCOMMODATIONS
Martha’s Vineyard offers a wide variety of places to lodge - from simple to
elegant, from bed and breakfasts to historic inns. There are campgrounds
or hostels for the more adventurous. Places to dine vary from elegant and
expensive to simple family restaurants with fresh seafood always available.
Oak Bluffs has a carousel, an arcade and an easy walk to the beach, plus
the history and charm of the "gingerbread" houses in the Methodist
campgrounds. Martha’s Vineyard offers golfing, sailing, art galleries,
antique shops, bicycling, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, tennis, concerts
and theatres.
The three towns that compose Down-Island - Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs,
and Edgartown, are the most popular and also the most populated. Here
you'll find the ferry docks, shops, and a concentration of things to do and
see.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD ATTRACTIONS
Flying Horses Carousel - Oldest working carousel in the U.S., which has
been enchanting children and adults for over a hundred years.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary - This 350-acre sanctuary is home to 100
species of birds, including cormorants, ospreys and other wildlife. Follow
one of the six well-marked trails for views of all the island's ecosystems:
marshland, ponds, woods and grasslands.
Joseph Sylvia State Beach - Small waves, low dunes and lots of seashells
make this narrow, two-mile stretch of public beach popular with families.
Katama Beach - Katama is the largest public beach on the island. Jump
the waves or ride the great surf on the Atlantic Ocean side of this three-mile
barrier beach, or enjoy a more relaxed pace on the tranquil Katama Bay
side.
Aquinnah Vineyard – Landmark/point of interest – Historic site.
Aquinnah Lighthouse - Lighthouse
Blackdog Bakery - Specialty Shop
Cranberry Lands - Nature reserve and scenic drive.
African-American Heritage Trail - Sixteen historic sites and attractions
reflect the contributions made by people of African descent to the history
and culture of Martha's Vineyard.
Farm Neck – Semi private golf course.
Bowl and Board - Specialty Shop
Menemsha - New England fishing village where fishermen still bring in
their daily catch - considered the premier spot to watch the sunset on the
island. Nearby fish market, deli, and shops.
Cottage Museum - The Cottage Museum is a quaint gingerbread cottage
which houses antique furnishings and other cottage memorabilia.
The Martha’s Vineyard Historical Society - Devoted to preserving and
celebrating the history of Martha's Vineyard and maintaining the Vineyard
Museum.
West Chop Lighthouse - Enjoy great views of Vineyard Sound as you pass
by handsome captains' homes, quaint cottages and many charming inns
and bed & breakfasts.
Polly Hill Aboretum - Covering a total of sixty acres of meadows and
woodlands, the arboretum is the life's work of a pioneering woman, Polly
Hill, who began experimenting with horticulture in 1957.
Chappaquiddick - This tiny island connected to Martha's Vineyard is a most-
adored part of Martha's Vineyard. Accessible only by the On-Time Ferry, or
"Chappy" Ferry from the Town Wharf. Chappaquiddick is wholly unspoiled -
there are no stores, shops or restaurants.
Mayhew Chapel/Indian Burial Grounds - The Christiantown memorial
offers an interesting look at island history - an Indian Burial Ground and a
small church.
Chicama Vineyards - The vineyard invites you to visit, to take a tour, and to
taste the fine wines and foods.
Gay Head Cliffs - Rising 150 feet above the ocean, these spectacular clay
cliffs have attracted visitors from all over the world. The short walk to the
lookout above the cliffs is easily worth it and the view is perhaps the most
breathtaking on the entire island!
Vineyard Seaman’s Society - Located in the Old Schoolhouse Building -
artifacts and heirlooms given as gifts to the museum by seafarers and their
families. Showcases maritime treasures and souvenirs, such as
paintings, photographs, and ships’ models - even a life belt from the
Titanic.
The Grange Hall - Check local events calendar and listings when visiting -
a popular site for artisan festivals, crafts fairs, the farmer's market, estate
sales, antique shows and various island performances. The Grange Hall
is also available for receptions, parties, and other functions.
East Chop Lighthouse - East Chop Lighthouse is perched atop Telegraph
Hill, a scenic bluff overlooking Nantucket Sound.
Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque New England island with captains'
houses, lighthouses, white picket fences, ice-cream shops, fishing village,
rolling farmland and miles of pristine beaches.
The 20 mile long island of Martha's Vineyard is noted for its varied
geological landscape and the individual character of its towns and
residents. Summer population jumps from its usual 10,000 to more than
85,000. May or October, when the weather is mild, and the island less
crowded, is a better time to capture the relaxed atmosphere of Martha’s
Vineyard. Over the years, Martha's Vineyard has attracted the rich and
famous including many of the Kennedy family as both residents and
vacationers.
How to get to Martha’s Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is located within 85 miles from two major airports:
Boston (Logan International Airport) and Providence, Rhode Island (T.F.
Green Airport). Visitors arriving at either of these two cities can arrange for
transportation to Martha's Vineyard via connecting air service, bus, or by
renting a car. Travel to the island is by boat or by air. Leave your car behind.
Cabs are plentiful and greet the incoming ferries to help you reach your
destination. A good way to explore the island is on a bicycle, scooter or
public bus.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD ACCOMMODATIONS
Martha’s Vineyard offers a wide variety of places to lodge - from simple to
elegant, from bed and breakfasts to historic inns. There are campgrounds
or hostels for the more adventurous. Places to dine vary from elegant and
expensive to simple family restaurants with fresh seafood always available.
Oak Bluffs has a carousel, an arcade and an easy walk to the beach, plus
the history and charm of the "gingerbread" houses in the Methodist
campgrounds. Martha’s Vineyard offers golfing, sailing, art galleries,
antique shops, bicycling, fishing, bird watching, kayaking, tennis, concerts
and theatres.
The three towns that compose Down-Island - Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs,
and Edgartown, are the most popular and also the most populated. Here
you'll find the ferry docks, shops, and a concentration of things to do and
see.
MARTHA'S VINEYARD ATTRACTIONS
Flying Horses Carousel - Oldest working carousel in the U.S., which has
been enchanting children and adults for over a hundred years.
Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary - This 350-acre sanctuary is home to 100
species of birds, including cormorants, ospreys and other wildlife. Follow
one of the six well-marked trails for views of all the island's ecosystems:
marshland, ponds, woods and grasslands.
Joseph Sylvia State Beach - Small waves, low dunes and lots of seashells
make this narrow, two-mile stretch of public beach popular with families.
Katama Beach - Katama is the largest public beach on the island. Jump
the waves or ride the great surf on the Atlantic Ocean side of this three-mile
barrier beach, or enjoy a more relaxed pace on the tranquil Katama Bay
side.
Aquinnah Vineyard – Landmark/point of interest – Historic site.
Aquinnah Lighthouse - Lighthouse
Blackdog Bakery - Specialty Shop
Cranberry Lands - Nature reserve and scenic drive.
African-American Heritage Trail - Sixteen historic sites and attractions
reflect the contributions made by people of African descent to the history
and culture of Martha's Vineyard.
Farm Neck – Semi private golf course.
Bowl and Board - Specialty Shop
Menemsha - New England fishing village where fishermen still bring in
their daily catch - considered the premier spot to watch the sunset on the
island. Nearby fish market, deli, and shops.
Cottage Museum - The Cottage Museum is a quaint gingerbread cottage
which houses antique furnishings and other cottage memorabilia.
The Martha’s Vineyard Historical Society - Devoted to preserving and
celebrating the history of Martha's Vineyard and maintaining the Vineyard
Museum.
West Chop Lighthouse - Enjoy great views of Vineyard Sound as you pass
by handsome captains' homes, quaint cottages and many charming inns
and bed & breakfasts.
Polly Hill Aboretum - Covering a total of sixty acres of meadows and
woodlands, the arboretum is the life's work of a pioneering woman, Polly
Hill, who began experimenting with horticulture in 1957.
Chappaquiddick - This tiny island connected to Martha's Vineyard is a most-
adored part of Martha's Vineyard. Accessible only by the On-Time Ferry, or
"Chappy" Ferry from the Town Wharf. Chappaquiddick is wholly unspoiled -
there are no stores, shops or restaurants.
Mayhew Chapel/Indian Burial Grounds - The Christiantown memorial
offers an interesting look at island history - an Indian Burial Ground and a
small church.
Chicama Vineyards - The vineyard invites you to visit, to take a tour, and to
taste the fine wines and foods.
Gay Head Cliffs - Rising 150 feet above the ocean, these spectacular clay
cliffs have attracted visitors from all over the world. The short walk to the
lookout above the cliffs is easily worth it and the view is perhaps the most
breathtaking on the entire island!
Vineyard Seaman’s Society - Located in the Old Schoolhouse Building -
artifacts and heirlooms given as gifts to the museum by seafarers and their
families. Showcases maritime treasures and souvenirs, such as
paintings, photographs, and ships’ models - even a life belt from the
Titanic.
The Grange Hall - Check local events calendar and listings when visiting -
a popular site for artisan festivals, crafts fairs, the farmer's market, estate
sales, antique shows and various island performances. The Grange Hall
is also available for receptions, parties, and other functions.
East Chop Lighthouse - East Chop Lighthouse is perched atop Telegraph
Hill, a scenic bluff overlooking Nantucket Sound.
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