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Martha's Vineyard

· Vineyard Haven, MA

Why you should go…

Martha's Vineyard is an island six miles off Cape Cod reachable only by ferry or small plane, its six towns ranging from the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs to the working harbor of Menemsha and the clay cliffs of Aquinnah. The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1925, runs a year-round Visitor Information Center in Vineyard Haven and publishes the island's official travel guide.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Martha's Vineyard, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
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    Black Dog Tall Ships

    $50+

    Historic tall-ship schooners Alabama and Shenandoah sail Vineyard Haven Harbor and Nantucket Sound.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Island Alpaca

    Under $25

    Self-guided tours of a Martha's Vineyard alpaca farm with a store selling farm-raised yarn and goods.

    2.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Tours
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    Island Queen

    $25–$50

    Passenger ferry whisking travelers from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard in 35 minutes.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
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    Cape Cod

    Free

    The classic New England peninsula of beach towns, lighthouses, and salt-marsh villages.

    18 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Onset

    Free

    A Cape Cod Canal-area beach village known for its bandstand, beach, and free summer events.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Cape Cod Canal Region

    Free

    Gateway towns of Bourne, Sandwich, and Wareham anchored by the historic Cape Cod Canal.

    20 mi awayMore like this