Martha's Vineyard Family Travel Guide

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The Vineyard's Aquinnah Cliffs (courtesy, MOTT)
The Vineyard's Aquinnah Cliffs (courtesy, MOTT)
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Martha's Vineyard Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen

  • Splash at Jetties Beach and Children's Beach on Nantucket.
  • Take a four-wheel-drive tour of a wildlife reserve on Nantucket.
  • See a 46-foot skeleton of a whale at Nantucket's Whaling Museum.
  • Stroll the windswept sands below Aquinnah Cliffs on Martha's Vineyard.
  • Take a nature walk through woods, marshland, and along the beach on Martha's Vineyard.

Family Overview: Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

By Candyce H. Stapen
Windswept shores, historic lighthouses, sand dunes, and tasteful cottages make the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, accessible by ferry or plane, upmarket but low-key beach destinations. 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

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Winnetu Resort Martha's Vineyard

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31 Dunes Road
Edgartown, MA 02539 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Colonial Inn of Martha's Vineyard

38 North Water Street
Edgartown, MA 02539 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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The Lightkeepers Inn

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

Distance: 0.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Gay Head Light

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Gay Head Cliffs
Chilmark, Massachusetts 02535

Distance: 15.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary

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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Flying Horses Carousel

At Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs
33 Circuit Ave
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557

Distance: 5.3 mi. (from destination center)

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You don't have to be a kid to enjoy the colorful mounts adorning what is considered to be... Read More

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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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Martha's Vineyard Vacation Rentals

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House on Lake Tashmoo Right on the Water

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1.5
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Lakefront, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Pets OK, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $1142

Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Patio, Phone, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV
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Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Alarm Clock, Blender, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, VCR
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