Martha's Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce / Martha's Vineyard, MA

An Aha! moment in Martha's Vineyard

Island beaches, lighthouses, historic towns

Island destination

nature, learning, culture, landmarks

Martha’s Vineyard is an island off Massachusetts whose history includes Wampanoag people, immigrants, farmers, fishermen, blacksmiths, and merchants.

Discovery Waypoints

• Aquinnah Cliffs / Natural Feature
• Edgartown Lighthouse / Landmark / Architecture
• Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottages / Landmark / Architecture — A collection of colorful wooden cottages, also known as the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association or The Campground.
• Flying Horses Carousel / Local Attraction — A carousel in Oak Bluffs.
• Menemsha / Community — A fishing village in Chilmark.
• Martha’s Vineyard Museum / Museum / Learning

Local Knowledge

• Aquinnah Cliffs / Natural Feature — The cliffs expose about a hundred million years of geological history.
• Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottages / Landmark / Architecture — The cottages were built in the second half of the 1800s.
• Flying Horses Carousel / Local Attraction — It is the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States.
• Menemsha / Community — Menemsha is described as an authentic fishing village.
• Chappaquiddick / Local Attraction — Wasque and Cape Poge are maintained by The Trustees of Reservations and are favorite spots for bluefish and bass fishermen.
• East Chop Lighthouse / Landmark / Architecture — The lighthouse stands on the site of a telegraph signal established in 1828; signals from Nantucket were relayed onward to several mainland locations.

From Aquinnah Cliffs to Edgartown Lighthouse and Oak Bluffs Gingerbread Cottages, every stop can become an Aha! Discovery Point—helping visitors explore more deeply while connecting them to the businesses and stories that make Martha's Vineyard distinctive.

Additional local facts are awaiting source verification. Place listings do not imply Aha! partnerships or installed Discovery Points.

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