Martha's Vineyard Island Travel
Martha's Vineyard Overview
Martha's Vineyard is an island located eight miles off the Cape Cod peninsula in Massachusetts. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, weather on Martha's Vineyard is often sunny, although rain or fog can be unpredictable and somewhat changeable, even during the summer months of June, July and August. So when visiting, never forget a sweater or an umbrella.
Martha's Vineyard Main Attractions
Martha's Vineyard is famous for large number of beaches all over the coast of the island. For this, the Gay Head cliffs at Aquinnah are a 'must see' for its Mushup Beach below. It is one of the top ten 'walking beaches' by the Travel Channel in 2003, beating out beaches in Hermosa Beach, California and Maui. Menemsha is one of few places on the east coast where you can see the sunset over the water. It is another main attraction of the island.
Other attractions of Martha's Vineyard are numerous lighthouses standing by the island edges guiding every boat by passers. Every lighthouse is worth a visit. At the northern tip of Chappaquiddick, riding a 4-wheel drive, you can find the Cape Poge Lighthouse. Travelling to the end of the State Road in Aquinnah is the Gay Head Lighthouse. Other lighthouses are the East Chop in Oak Bluffs, Edgartown Lighthouse and West Chop Lighthouse.
Martha's Vineyard Activities
When they say Martha's Vineyard that might mean a day full of excitement and fun and by excitement and fun it means a whole day itinerary and a bunch of activities to enjoy. Any time your tour drop off to West Tisbury, never forget about trying to ride their beautiful horses. Whenever gone to the ocean, join some fishing charter for a unique experience. The island also offers several first class art galleries for the art lovers making a visit.
Martha's Vineyard Accommodation & Dining
Martha's Vineyard offers a range of accommodation, although this should always be booked well in advance. The main lodging areas on the island of Martha's Vineyard are located around the commercial center of Vineyard Haven, the lively town of Oaks Bluff, and in the historic Edgartown area, which is filled with many grand houses built by past sea captains. The island supports a full range of restaurants from casual to fine dining. Some of the famous restaurants are the Lobster Tales Catering, Theo's Restaurant, and David Ryan's Restaurant.
Martha's Vineyard Shopping & Nightlife
The only two towns on the island that permit the selling of alcohol are Edgartown and Oak Bluffs. The remaining four have the policy that allows the diners to bring their own alcoholic drinks. As night falls, the crowd goes loud for this amazing nightlife. As a major tourist destination, Martha's Vineyard has many nice shops on this island for your home decor or something to remember your wonderful vacation there.
Getting To & Around Martha's Vineyard
A visit is possible booking a cruise from Massachusetts, Oak Bluffs, New Kingston or Rhode Island. A flight is also convenient. There's the Martha's Vineyard Airport, Cape Air, and the US Airways Express. They take flights from Boston, Providence, New Bedford, Philadelphia, and Washington.
