Going to Martha's Vineyard: Vacations, Tourism, Hotels, Things to Do, and Airports

Sailboats off Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

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What to do in Martha's Vineyard

The only traffic light on Martha’s Vineyard is a red blinker, which should tell you something about the tempo of this 100-square-mile island. It’s a laid-back, liberal getaway with perfectly white picket fences, unlocked doors, and lots of lobster rolls. Down-island is where the action is, if by action you mean the fresh donuts you can get from the back door of Martha’s Vineyard Gourmet Cafe and Bakery. Or the live jazz in Oak Bluffs. In fact, all towns except for Oak Bluffs and Edgartown are dry (no alcohol), and last call is at midnight. Up-island, there’s no real scene whatsoever—except maybe the locals sitting in rocking chairs on the porch of the country general store. It’s just the natural drama of bright-green pastures, bright-white dunes, big waves, and Cape Cod–style houses built on acres and acres.

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I spent four summers vacationing here while in college and they were some of the greatest times in my life. I definitely urge visitors to get "up-island" and see something outside of the three towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven. Hop a bus out to Menemsha for the sunset or get a ride up the the general store on Center Road and you'll see there's more to this island than yacht clubs and Black Dog t-shirts.

Submitted on November 01, 2011

Pieter I spent four summers vacationing here while in college and they were some of the greatest times in my life. I definitely urge visitors to get "up-island" and see something outside of the three towns of Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven. Hop a bus out to Menemsha for the sunset or get a ride up the the general store on Center Road and you'll see there's more to this island than yacht clubs and Black Dog t-shirts.

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My fiance and I are wondering how much it would cost for a Justice of the peace to get...

My fiance and I are wondering how much it would cost for a Justice of the peace to get married on the Island? On a beach would be preferred.
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This is my first time to Martha's VIneyard. I plan to spend 2 full days there. What are...

This is my first time to Martha's VIneyard. I plan to spend 2 full days there. What are the top 5-10 things one must do when they are there.
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My fiance and I will be traveling around the northeast coast for our honeymoon in July....

My fiance and I will be traveling around the northeast coast for our honeymoon in July. We want to stop in Martha's Vineyard for a day while in the Boston Area. How far is MVY from Boston, and what are some nice beaches to check out while we are there?
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Any suggestion for a good inexpensive family seafood restaurant? We will visit Martha's...

Any suggestion for a good inexpensive family seafood restaurant? We will visit Martha's vineyard in June and just have no idea of what to expect. We will be staying at The Cove West Yarmouth.
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