Never been to the island of Martha's Vineyard?
Well here's a rundown of the area to help you plan your trip!
The look and feel of the Vineyard is quite diverse.
Its bustling harbors and busy villages are balanced by huge tracts
of undeveloped, open land and miles of coastline.
Whether it’s a day trip to Oak Bluffs or a week-long stay,
there is plenty to do here, both exciting and relaxing.
The island of Martha’s Vineyard includes 6 main towns, the three “Down-Island” towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs
and Vineyard Haven are where most of the action is,
which includes restaurants, shops, and galleries. And then there’s
there’s the less developed “Up-Island” towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark, and Aquinnah—
they include 110 square miles of rolling farms, stone walls, and pristine beaches.
Sounds like Martha’s Vineyard is a pretty big place. If I’m only coming for the day, where should I go?
The island of MV is a pretty big place.
With an area of almost 100 square miles, you’re not going to be able to see it all in one day.
If that’s all the time you have, however, consider visiting the town of Oak Bluffs.
In the summertime a ferry to Oak Bluffs can be caught from Falmouth, Hyannis and Woods Hole.
And guess what, you don’t need a car when you arrive, you can travel around by foot.
Not only is there a beach within easy walking distance of the ferries, but Oak Bluffs
is home to the charming, brightly-colored, Victorian “Gingerbread Houses”
often pictured in magazines and postcards.
It also offers the most nightlife on the Island, with lots of fun restaurants and nightclubs.
With the “Flying Horses,” the oldest carousel in the United States,
and game arcades, it’s also a fun place for youngsters.
Doesn't that sound like a great spot to spend the day?
What are the other "Down-Island" towns on Martha's Vineyard like?
The other two “Down-Island” towns on Vineyard are the upscale,
white picket-fence-and-roses-lined village of Edgartown and the bustling village of Vineyard Haven.
Many old captain’s homes, public beaches, fine restaurants,
interesting shops, and lovely art galleries can be found in these two towns.
Vineyard Haven is the main, year-round port of entry via the ferry.
Be sure to check out the alpaca farm in Vineyard Haven, where you will be sure to make some cute, furry friends.
Great! Now, what are the “Up-Islands” towns like?
If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing Martha’s Vineyard experience, away from the hustle and bustle of the Down-Island villages,
the less developed towns of West Tisbury, Chilmark and Aquinnah are for you.
Out there you will find beautiful farms and nature preserves in West Tisbury,
and dramatic ocean views from the bluffs in Aquinnah.
The town of Chilmark is known for its rolling meadows and one of the island’s finest ocean-facing beaches, Lucy Vincent Beach, can be found there.
And at the tail end of Chilmark is the quaint, lovely fishing village of Menemsha, which you might recognize from the movie Jaws.
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There’s no doubt about it, Martha’s Vineyard is a magical place –
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