Why go
- Island in Massachusetts, US.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Aquinnah Cliffs.
- Served by Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY).
History
Martha's Vineyard, often simply called the Vineyard, is an island in Massachusetts, lying just south of Cape Cod. It is known for being a popular, affluent summer colony and includes the peninsula Chappaquiddick Island. It is the 58th largest island in the U.S., and the ninth largest in the contiguous United States, with a land area of about 96 square miles (250 km2), and the third-largest on the East Coast, after Long Island and Mount Desert Island. Martha's Vineyard constitutes the bulk of Dukes County, Massachusetts, which also includes the Elizabeth Islands and the island of Nomans Land.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 4 routes: Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MVY has direct flights to 4 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Island Queen, 6 mi); routes include The Chappy Ferry, Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Martha's Vineyard. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.