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By Ben Williams and Lesley Balla, Citysearch Staff

Photo courtesy of www.mvol.com
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Cosmopolitan destination or relaxing getaway? You choose. Summer is high-season, but the shoulder months--May to early June or September to October--boast some of the nicest weather and fewest crowds.
On This Page: What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, How to Get There

What to Do

What to Do
The major towns bustle with activity, while the rest of the island is dotted with rustic hideaways, beaches and farms.

  1. Edgartown

    Edgartown, MA
    A picture-perfect seaport village rich with colonial charm.

  2. Oak Bluffs

    Oak Bluffs, MA
    On the northeastern side of the island is an amalgam of everything the Vineyard is, was and will be.

  3. Up-Island

    West Tisbury to Aquinnah, MA
    Rolling hills, stone walls and farms: a picturesqe escape from it all.

  4. Aquinnah Cliffs

    State Rd, Aquinnah, MA
    A jagged rainbow of reds, blues and greens stretches across these cliffs.

  5. South Beach

    Atlantic Dr, Edgartown, MA
    The Vineyard's largest, most popular public beach.

Where to Eat

Where to Eat
Grab a quick bite at a seafood shack or treat yourself to an upscale dining experience.

  1. Theo's

    74 North Rd, Chilmark, MA
    This up-Island respite for elegant dining offers fresh local fare in a cool natural setting.

  2. Black Dog Tavern

    21 Beach St Ext, Vineyard Haven, MA
    You've got the T-shirt, now try the comfort food.

  3. Home Port Restaurant

    512 North Rd, Chilmark, MA
    The Vineyard's favorite restaurant serves up a seafood extravaganza.

  4. Balance Restaurant and Bar

    57 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA
    A trendy spot with a chef that takes culinary leaps on the bustling Circuit Avenue strip.

  5. Mad Martha's Ice Cream

    20 Union St, Vineyard Haven, MA
    On summer nights, loyal fans line up for a taste of the legendary ice cream.

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Where to Stay

Where to Stay
Find an inn for a relaxing retreat or a hotel in the heart of it all.

  1. Kelley House

    23 Kelley St, Edgartown, MA
    Opened for business in 1742, this historic inn still welcomes guests in the heart of Edgartown.

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  2. Colonial Inn

    38 N Water St, Edgartown, MA
    Harbor views and a prime position in the heart of the action.

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  3. Thorncroft Inn

    460 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA
    An inn for romance: weddings, weekend getaways and summer evenings away from the kids.

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  4. Wesley Hotel

    1 Lake Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA
    A simple, yet accommodating, historic hotel overlooking the Oak Bluffs harbor.

  5. Harbor View Hotel

    131 N Water St, Edgartown, MA
    Watch yachts bob in the Edgartown Harbor from this luxury hotel.

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  6. Lambert's Cove Country Inn

    90 Manaquayak Rd, West Tisbury, MA
    A romantic hideaway with a restaurant that's worth visiting.

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How to Get There

How to Get There
Everything you need to know to get there by land or sea.

  1. The Steamship Authority

    1 Railroad Ave, Woods Hole, MA
    The most common way to get to the Vineyard.

  2. Martha's Vineyard Airport

    71 Airport Rd, West Tisbury, MA
    A full-service airport with flights from New York, New Jersey and Boston.

  3. Hy-Line Cruises

    Circuit Ave EXT, Oak Bluffs, MA
    Daily ferries from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

  4. Island Queen

    297 Dillingham Ave, Falmouth, MA
    The day-trippers ferry from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs.

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