Martha's Vineyard
A holiday island reachable by ferry, known for the gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, the white whaling captains' houses of Edgartown and the colorful cliffs of Aquinnah.
Martha's Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod. The car ferry from Woods Hole takes about 45 minutes, and the high-speed ferry from Hyannis takes about an hour. Oak Bluffs has more than a hundred brightly painted gingerbread cottages and America's oldest carousel. Edgartown is home to white whaling captains' mansions and its harbor. At the western end, the colorful clay cliffs and lighthouse at Aquinnah are the most spectacular sights. The island has a loop bus, and bicycles can also be rented. For a day trip, focus on Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. In summer, ferry tickets should be booked in advance.
Opening hours
Ferries year-round (more sailings in summer)
Nearby sights
- Nobska Light
- Woods Hole
- Craigville Beach
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Sandwich Glass Museum
- Cape Cod Canal
- Hyannis Harbor & Main Street
- John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum