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About the Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Area
Martha's Vineyard, the largest island in New
England, lies seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The island is nine miles
wide and 23 miles long and has 124.6 miles of tidal shoreline. There are three
up-island towns, Gay Head (Aquinnah), Chilmark and West Tisbury and three
down-island towns, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown.
Aquinnah: At the far western end of
the Island, the town of Aquinnah boasts spectacular Atlantic Ocean beaches with
beautiful towering cliffs of red and orange clay. Formed by years of erosion,
the cliffs have astonished visitors and scientists alike, with history told by
an amazing array of ancient fossils. Its legendary lighthouse stands
majestically above the cliffs, with fascinating tours of its interior a popular
tourist attraction.
Chilmark: One of three towns located
in the area known as "Up Island", the town of Chilmark offers some of the most
breathtaking views of unspoiled land, rolling meadows, and brilliant sea. The
town center is marked by a lovely church, as well as a general store featuring
a spacious down-home porch where visitors and natives alike gather throughout
the day to feast, chat and share the latest local tidbits.
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Vineyard Haven: Also known as
Tisbury, the town of Vineyard Haven is an active commercial center throughout
the year. Home to delightful inns, large and small, it opens its welcome arms
to the influx of travelers arriving by ferry to the Island. Vineyard Haven's
Main Street includes a variety of eateries and an array of shops catering to
the tastes of any visitor. The Vineyard Haven harbor is an active and lovely
sight and was once one of the most heavily sailed ports in the world. At the
top of Main Street, one can enjoy the serene passage of sailboats from Owen
Park, with its charming small beach, playground equipment for the tots, and the
Liberty Pole landmark.
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Oak Bluffs: With something for
everyone, the unique town of Oak Bluffs features whimsical Victorian
"gingerbread" cottages built in the 1800s, which vie with one another for charm
and originality. In the 1800's, before it was known as Oak Bluffs, the area was
a center of revivalism among members of the Methodist and other religious
faiths. Hundreds flocked to the Island to enjoy sermons and sunshine, pitching
tents for temporary shelter. Over time, these tents were replaced by permanent
cottages, most of which circle the open-air and recently renovated Tabernacle.
Oak Bluffs has a wonderful harbor and along Sea View Avenue offers some of the
Island's most incredible ocean vistas. In addition to relishing the many
restaurants and shops, visitors enjoy concerts in Ocean Park and rides on the
Flying Horses, the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country, its
horses hand-carved in New York City in 1876.
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 Edgartown: The streets of Edgartown,
the Island's first colonial settlement, are lined with upscale shops, art
galleries, fine restaurants, and historic churches. The stately houses, many of
them carefully restored sea captains' homes, are surrounded by well-manicured
lawns and blossoming gardens. Some have lovely views of the Edgartown harbor.
Built in 1843 at the height of the whaling industry, the famous Old Whaling
Church with its six majestic columns commands Main Street and now serves
primarily as a performing arts center. Directly south of Edgartown is an area
known as Katama, featuring contemporary vacation homes and a three-mile public
barrier beach called South Beach, with surf on one side and protected salt pond
on the other.
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 Menemsha: The unique fishing village
of Menemsha is classic New England. A boat nesting in the harbor is the real
thing--with quick glance one sees that vessels berthed in Menemsha Harbor are
workhorses, bringing in the freshest of seafood to the Island. Featuring a
pleasant beach and eye-catching sculpture of a harpooner standing out on the
horizon, Menemsha is also well known as the location for many scenes from the
blockbuster movie "Jaws."
West Tisbury The region of West
Tisbury is rural and unspoiled, with stonewalls, farms, and vineyards. It hosts
the popular Farmers' Market twice a week from mid-June to mid-October, as well
as the increasingly popular Agricultural Fair every August. West Tisbury also
boasts some of the Island's more unique and lovely beaches.
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