“Is it so nice as all that?” asked the mole, shyly. “Nice? It’s the only thing,” said the Water Rat solemnly, as he leaned forward for his stroke. “Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing — absolutely nothing — half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” “Simply messing…about in boats—or […]
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One of the least expensive and most rewarding activities you can pursue on the Vineyard is trail-walking. From sand plains to pine forests, salt ponds to glacial rock, the Vineyard has a diverse topography criss-crossed with more than 100 easy-to-manage walking trails over 200 miles. And now there’s a new free app to download and […]
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classesevents this weekthings to do See MoreNow that we’ve marched in the parade, watched the fireworks, and pretty much exhausted our wardrobe of red, white, and blue outfits (and exhausted ourselves), there’s nothing better to do in this languorous heat than to head to the beach. Grab the sunshine while you can; cooler, cloudier weather is headed our way this weekend. […]
eventsthings to dothis week See MoreThe best lobster roll on the Island? The place for great cocktails? The tastiest chowder? Look no further; here are the answers you’re looking for in the list of winners (and runners-up) in the food and drink categories of the Best of the Vineyard contest, 2018. Sponsored by Martha’s Vineyard Magazine, the contest asks readers […]
Best of the VineyardMartha's Vineyard Magazine See MoreThe 4th of July falls smack dab in the middle of the week this year, which means we have an excuse for celebrating all week long. You’ll find us at the farmers’ and flea markets, on the beaches, and at all of our usual stomping grounds but we’re also taking full advantage of the activities, […]
4th of JulyIsland Time 2World Cup See MoreNearly every weekend night on the Vineyard, you’ll find the doors to Island art galleries open wide, often with a reception for a new show in full swing. Everyone is welcome to stop in; taking an art stroll after the beach and before dinner or a show is a summer Island tradition. An explosion […]
artart galleriesart galleryartists See MoreWe drive people to the boat. We pick people up at the boat. We wait with cheers and signs when champions return to the island. We sometimes dress up in costumes when our favorite campers are coming back for the summer. We get choked up when our children and grandchildren arrive, waving from the deck of the Island Homelike there’s nothing […]
eventsIsland Time See MoreIf you’re on Instagram, follow us and tag your photos @marthasvineyardonline for a chance to be featured on our feed. We’re part of the Martha’s Vineyard Media Group, so we’d love it if you followed our other Insta feeds too: @vineyardgazette, @marthas_vineyard_magazine, and @mvislandweddings. We love photos of Vineyard landmarks, Vineyard businesses, Vineyard style, Vineyard […]
Instagramsocial media See MoreThis week is the last full week before July, which means the Island is about to have a lot more residents (and lines, and traffic). The good news? We’re also about to have a lot more to do! Whether you need an activity after a morning of sunbathing on State Beach or need to narrow […]
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