The Six Towns of Martha’s Vineyard
Martha’s Vineyard is the largest Island in New England, located seven miles from the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
“The Vineyard” – as locals call the Island – is authentic New England at its best. The Island’s beauty and cultural offerings make it a popular destination for visitors from all over the world; for celebrities who come here to enjoy the peace and privacy the Island provides; and for the many families who have made the Vineyard their summer home for many generations. Easily accessible, most visitors come by ferry, or by air.
The three most populous towns are “down-Island” — Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven (also called Tisbury). The three rural communities are “up-Island” — Aquinnah, Chilmark, and West Tisbury.
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Boutiques, movie theaters, cultural activities, the Martha's Vineyard Museum, Edgartown Lighthouse, a classic library, and many restaurants.
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Colorful, unusual and brightly colored Victorian "gingerbread" cottages surround the famed Tabernacle, center of cultural activities in Oak Bluffs.
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Shopping, restaurants (BYOB), home of the Black Dog restaurant and clipper ships, a classic movie theatre, and a beautiful harbor.
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The magnificent National Landmark, the Gay Head Cliffs, is a must visit, with its beautiful, multi-colored clay cliffs cascading down into the ocean.
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Visit Menemsha Village, a classic fishing village and scenic destination. Home of the U.S. Coast Guard and the bike ferry, which helps reduce time on the bike trip to Aquinnah.
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This town has all the characteristics associated with a typical "New England Village," including Alley's General Store and Post Office, the white church steeple, an old mill, art galleries, and classic Town Hall.
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“Winnetu earns an Editor’s Choice Award for Best Resort/Hotel on Martha’s Vineyard.”
Cape Cod Life Magazine, The Best of the Cape and Islands, 2008