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Boats crusing in Menemsha Harbor in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
Menemsha Harbor in Martha's Vineyard (courtesy, Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism)
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Martha's Vineyard Beach Travel Tips

By Sarah White

  • Lighthouse Beach (also known as Norton's Point) is the island's top spot at sunset for breathtaking views of Chappaquiddick (Chappy, to locals) and Cape Pogue. Check out the calendar-worthy tableau of boats pulling into Edgartown Harbor, then stick around—it's a fine spot for stargazing, too.
  • Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary, open year-round, is just one parcel of the 2,200 acres of island land held in trust by the Sheriff's Meadow Foundation. Several walking and biking trails lead past bogs, brooks, beaches, cliffs, and a profusion of plant life. Keep walking, and you'll eventually reach a bluff overlooking Vineyard Sound and the Elizabeth Islands.
  • If you're up for some nightlife, Oak Bluffs, one of the only "wet" towns on the island, is your destination. Try the Offshore Ale Co., a casual brewpub with a wood-fired pizza oven.
  • For a corny day out, visit the FARM Institute in Edgartown and get lost in a corn maze. Two levels, beginner and advanced, guarantee a true challenge. And it's all for a good cause—entrance fees ($10 adults, $5 kids) go toward the Institute's educational projects.

Martha's Vineyard Travel Guide

New England sea captains' houses, white picket fences, and ice-cream shops trim an authentic fishing village. Lighthouses pierce the fog with their signals. A Native American community preserves its identity amid miles of pristine beaches and rolling farmland. Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque island indeed. Read More

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  • my sisters and our families are planning to visit Martha's Vineyard for a day on a saturday and go home the same day, we are from CT. 6 adults and 4 kids and a corgie will go. we would like to see famous spots but dont know where to start. we plan to just drive around and take pictures, eat and go home. any suggestions? we'll be there august 22, 2009
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  • My boyfriend is obsessed with the movie Jaws, I know that it was filmed on or around Martha's Vineyard. Is there a tour or a museum that has to do with the movie Jaws?
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  • Limited time on Martha's Vineyard. Only spending a day. What beach is pictureseque and easy to get to by renting a bike for a few short hours?
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Hotels

Madison Inn

18 Kennebec Avenue
Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02557 Map

Distance: 5.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Mansion House

9 Main Street
Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard , MA 02568 Map

Distance: 6.4 mi.
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The Lightkeepers Inn

25 Simpsons Lane
Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard , MA 02539 Map

Distance: 0.2 mi.
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Attractions

Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary

expert favorite attraction
Indian Hill Rd and Obed Daggett Rd
West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02575

Distance: 9.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary is a 300-acre natural habitat and living museum, where visitors can enjoy... Read More
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Oak Bluffs

Northern Shore
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)
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East Chop Light

On Telegraph Hill
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557

Distance: 5.2 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Martha's Vineyard

Distance (mi.)
Boston Logan International Airport 72.1 map
Bradley International Airport 118.4 map
New York John F Kennedy International Airport 178.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Martha's Vineyard

Distance (mi.)
Hyannis Barnstable Airport 22.7 map
Nantucket Memorial Airport 24.7 map
Provincetown Airport 49.6 map

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Bedrooms: 4
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