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  • Visit the island off season, in May or October, when the weather is often mild and the crowds have cleared out.
  • Rent a kayak, canoe, or small sailboat from one of the many outfitters on the island and get a different perspective from the water.
  • For great lighthouse views, start from the dock at Vineyard Haven and look for Main Street. Then follow the road two miles to West Chop and the West Chop Lighthouse.
  • See a 46-foot skeleton of a whale at Nantucket's Whaling Museum.
  • Get off the beaten path and check out the beaches owned by the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank. Many require hikes or kayaks to reach, but they are far from the partying masses on South Beach.
  • Buy a Black Dog T-shirt if you must, but don't miss out on breakfast at the actual Black Dog restaurant in Vineyard Haven. Daily omelet and pancake specials will give you a story to go with your souvenirs.
  • Take the bus out to Menemsha—famous as the setting for Jaws—with picnic baskets and beach chairs in tow for one of the best sunsets anywhere on the East Coast. Feel free to applaud with the locals.
  • Skip the mopeds. Roads here are extremely narrow and, especially up-island, don't have bike lanes. Many tourists get hurt every year on these two-wheeled death traps.
  • Leave trinkets, stones, or flowers on the grave of John Belushi, located in Abel's Hill Cemetery in Chilmark. His family still owns a place in the area.

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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Winnetu Resort Martha's Vineyard

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31 Dunes Road
Edgartown, MA 02539 Map

Distance: 2.6 mi.
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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.
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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.
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Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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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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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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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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Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Phone, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, Toaster, VCR
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Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
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Vineyard Haven Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Alarm Clock, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Patio, Phone, Restaurant, Stereo, Stove, TV, VCR
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