Destination: Martha's Vineyard

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.

Updated: April 04, 2002

What to Do

The major towns bustle with activity, while the rest of the island is dotted with rustic hideaways, beaches and farms.


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South Beach

Atlantic Dr, Edgartown, MA 02539

The Vineyard's largest, most popular public beach.


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Aquinnah Shop INC

27 Aquinnah Cir, Aquinnah, MA 02535


Where to Eat

Grab a quick bite at a seafood shack or treat yourself to an upscale dining experience.


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Home Port Restaurant

512 North Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535


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Black Dog Tavern

21 Beach St Ext, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568


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Mad Martha's Ice Cream

20 Union St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

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


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Balance Restaurant and Bar

57 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557


Where to Stay

Find an inn for a relaxing retreat or a hotel in the heart of it all.


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Colonial Inn-Martha's Vineyard

38 N Water St, Edgartown, MA 02539


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Harbor View Hotel

131 N Water Street Marthas Vineyard, Edgartown, MA 02539


Kelley House

23 Kelly St, Edgartown, MA 02539


Thorncroft Inn

460 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568


Wesley Hotel

1 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557


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Lambert's Cove Inn & Restaurant

90 Manaquayak Rd, West Tisbury, MA 02568


How to Get There

Everything you need to know to get there by land or sea.


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Island Queen

297 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540


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The Steamship Authority

1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA 02543