Guided Tours
Several companies operate daily sightseeing
bus tours of the island, including the
Vineyard's six towns and
two villages,
the sea captains' houses (from the outside), and
even a stop at the multicolored cliffs at Aquinnah
(Gay Head). More...
Beaches
The three large towns all have public
beaches, and there are even better ones outside the
towns. More...
Biking
The bicycle was made for Martha's Vineyard:
no big hills, some bike paths, and pretty back roads.
Bring your own over on the ferry, or rent one here. More...
Hiking
Bring your feet! They're among the best ways to get
around the island. But there are things you should
know. More...
Sailing
Two classic sailing ships take you on thrilling cruises
reminiscent of the island's 19th-century wahling
heyday. More...
Martha's Vineyard Museum
The Martha's Vineyard Historical Society operates
the island's most interesting museum is
in
Edgartown,
with scrimshaw,
china, glass, paintings, boats,
and nautical
paraphernalia. More...
Massachusetts State Lobster Hatchery
The oldest operating
lobster hatchery in the world,
just outside Vineyard
Haven on the road to Oak
Bluffs, is home to thousands of tiny lobsters.
More...
Chicama Vineyards
Martha's Vineyard
has its own real 33-acre vineyard,
producing vinifera vintages since 1971. More...
Festivities & Special Events
Should you wish purposeful activity, find
out about festivities and special
events from the various information
sources.
The island's most important annual event is
the annual Regatta and Around-the-Island
Race, held on a weekend in late July (hotels
are extra-full then).
There are also church-sponsored white elephant sales,
musical concerts (many free), lectures, dances, movies,
tournaments (kite flying, fishing, table tennis),
community sings, and the like.
Planning Your Visit
to Martha's Vineyard
Getting to
Martha's Vineyard
What to See & Do
on Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard
Haven
Oak Bluffs
Edgartown
Up Island
Martha's
Vineyard Transportation
Martha's Vineyard Tourist
Information
Martha's Vineyard Homepage
Woods
Hole
Cape Cod
