Destination: Martha's Vineyard

From the archives: April 04, 2002

Cosmopolitan destination or relaxing getaway? You choose. Summer is high-season, but the shoulder months--May to early June or September to October--boast some of the nicest weather and fewest crowds.

On this page:  What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, How to Get There.

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What to Do

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Aquinnah Shop Inc
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    27 Aquinnah Cir, Aquinnah, MA 02535 (map)

  2. 2 South Beach
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    Atlantic Dr, Edgartown, MA 02539 (map)

    The Vineyard's largest, most popular public beach.

Where to Eat

  1. 3 Theo's--CLOSED
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    74 North Rd , Chilmark, MA 2535 (map)

  2. 4 3 Star Rating: Average Black Dog Tavern
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    21 Beach St Ext, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 (map)

  3. 5 3 Star Rating: Average Balance Restaurant and Bar
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    57 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 (map)

    A trendy spot with a chef that takes culinary leaps on the bustling Circuit Avenue strip.

  4. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor Mad Martha's Ice Cream
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    20 Union St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 (map)

    On summer nights, loyal fans line up for a taste of the legendary ice cream.

  5. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Home Port Restaurant
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    512 North Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 8 Harbor View Hotel
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    131 N Water Street Marthas Vineyard, Edgartown, MA 02539 (map)

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  2. 9 2 Star Rating: Below Average Wesley Hotel
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    1 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 (map)

  3. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Thorncroft Inn
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    460 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 (map)

  4. 11 Lambert's Cove Inn & Restaurant
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    90 Manaquayak Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02568 (map)

  5. 12 3.5 Star Rating: Average Kelley House
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    23 Kelly St, Edgartown, MA 02539 (map)

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  6. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Colonial Inn-Martha's Vineyard
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    38 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539 (map)

How to Get There

  1. 14 Martha's Vineyard Airport
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    71 Airport Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02575 (map)

    A full-service airport with flights from New York, New Jersey and Boston.

  2. 15 The Steamship Authority
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    1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA 02543 (map)

    The most common way to get to the Vineyard.

  3. 16 Island Queen
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    297 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540 (map)

  4. 17 Hy-Line Cruises
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    Circuit Ave EXT, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 (map)

    Daily ferries from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

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