Martha's Vineyard Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Nashaquitsa Cliffs in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
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Martha's Vineyard Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Karen Berger

  • Follow the six-mile bike path from Oak Bluffs to Edgartown. You'll be riding along the water virtually the whole way, so plan extra time for a refreshing swim.
  • Visit the island off season, in May or October, when the weather is often mild and the crowds have cleared out.
  • The strenuous bike ride from Chilmark to Aquinnah offers some of the best views on the island, including various bodies of water, including ponds, inlets, and ocean.
  • Rent a kayak, canoe, or small sailboat from one of the many outfitters on the island and get a different perspective from the water.

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

from: $109

Pequot Hotel

19 Pequot Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Map

Distance: 4.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Kelley House

23 Kelley Street
Edgartown, MA 02539 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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5.0
from: $125

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

Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Cape Poge Wildlife Refuge and Wasque Reservation (East Shore)

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Dike Road
Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts 02539

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
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Island beaches

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Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts 02568

Distance: 6.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Long Point Wildlife Refuge Beach

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Bottom Road
West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02568

Distance: 8.1 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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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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