Everyone loves the Island! Even (or possibly especially) our four-legged friends! Travel to Martha’s Vineyard with your pet is easy. The Steamship Authority Ferry, Island Queen (departing Falmouth), MV-bound Hy-Line from Hyannis and the New Bedford/Oak Bluffs Seastreak all accept properly crated or leashed pets on board. Once on the Island, Vineyard Transit Authority buses […]
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On Martha’s Vineyard for July 4th? Edgartown is the center for all the action — including the parade and the fireworks — so plan your schedule around a great day in town. Come early and check out the harbor from the vantage point of Memorial Wharf as boaters from all points gather to celebrate the […]
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Jaws fans! Follow Joey Sack around the Island as he reports on locations throughout Martha’s Vineyard that appear in this classic thriller! Included are these familiar locations: Gay Head Lighthouse in Aquinnah; the Chappy Ferry dock, Memorial Bridge at Joseph Sylvia State Beach, Edgartown National Bank and Edgartown Town Hall in Edgartown and the Oak […]
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If religious services are a part of your family’s holiday tradition, Island places of worship welcome you this holiday season. Carols, Candlelight Vigils, Children’s Nativity Plays and Chanukah celebrations are among the seasonal choices during this joyous time. Most of the churches listed will also be holding their usual Sunday services on December 24, Christmas […]
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7 Steps to Putting Your Garden to Bed on Martha’s Vineyard: The beautiful autumn weather on Martha’s Vineyard makes buttoning up your garden a real pleasure. Chuck Wiley of Vineyard Gardens shares his expertise offering these simple tips for helping your garden winter through successfully. 1. Fall is the time to feed Feed lawns in […]
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Savor your memories of summer with these five Island made products to take home as souvenirs that will make you feel like you never left Martha’s Vineyard. On the way home from the beach a whiff of something sweet and chocolatey catches your attention … time for some Murdick’s Fudge! Bring some home with you […]
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One of the glories of summer’s end is Island corn, a rare treat available only during an always-too-brief season. Freshly picked corn offers a taste that simply can’t be duplicated by its supermarket counterpart. Sitting on your plate within hours of making the transition from stalk to table—with a brief interlude of boiling, steaming or […]
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In the third week of August, the Island goes off the rails in the best possible way! Illumination Night, the Agricultural Fair and the Oak Bluffs Fireworks immerse the Island in a nearly week-long, back-to-back explosion of summer entertainment. Whether, like many, you’ve planned your vacation around this week or whether luck has landed you in […]
See MoreGetting Engaged on Martha’s Vineyard: It’s a moment you’ll both remember forever, so the setting needs to be perfect. And, since perfect places are a Vineyard specialty, MVOL.com narrows the field by selecting 8 romantic spots to start you on your way to your wedding day. Wasque: At the far south / southeastern end of […]
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If it’s not a beach day or you’re just in the mood for something a bit different, check out these great spots to picnic, watch the passing parade or play.
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