Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
Lifestyle, North America, Scenic Views, Vacation IdeasThe island of Martha’s Vineyard is located approximately seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Discovered in 1602, there are six towns in Martha’s Vineyard – Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven and West Tisbury. One of the many things that make Martha’s Vineyard special is its lack of chain stores, restaurants or hotels which provides the opportunity for a unique experience.
Vineyard Haven Harbor
My journey to Martha’s Vineyard was by way of a ferry from the village of Woods Hole in Cape Cod to Vineyard Haven which is the main port of entry to Martha’s Vineyard year round. The Vineyard Haven harbor is breathtaking with its clear turquoise water filled with sailboats. I honestly felt as if I were on a remote island far away instead of just seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod.
Vineyard Haven, Martha’s Vineyard
While the other passengers on the ferry waited in line to disembark, I lingered behind to take as many pictures as I could of the scenic harbor of Vineyard Haven. After leaving the ferry, I decided to walk around the town of Vineyard Haven, Main Street is filled with quaint shops and a ice cream parlor. Martha’s Vineyard has a diverse history of villages, farms, beaches and forests so there is likely something for everyone to enjoy!
Martha’s Vineyard attracts many visitors in the summer but there are also residents that live on the island year round. It is not uncommon to see a celebrity or politician out and about in this beautiful and friendly island. I found Martha’s Vineyard to be very low key. During my visit to Vineyard Haven a long time resident informed me that the movie “JAWS” was filmed in Martha’s Vineyard.
