Majestic Martha’s Vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard is an island off the south of Cape Cod in New England. It consists of the towns of Aquinnah, Chilmark and West Tisbury, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. The vineyard, as many call it, has a variety of activities that will enchant the young and the young at heart. It is also a fantastic place for the entire family, from taking a ride on a famous carousel to playing in the sand and water on one of the pristine beaches or taking a hike or bike ride down one of the many trails.

Some of the weekly events that you can take part in include street fairs, fireworks, farmers markets, the Agri-culture Fair, golf tournaments, art and music festivals. Check the local events calendars as you won’t want to miss out on any of these family friendly festivities. One highlight for the whole family is to go to the Farm Institute in Edgartown where the farm is actually ran by the kids! The farm offers programs that run from one day to summer long experiences where kids partake in activities like planting crops, feeding piglets, learning how to heave a hoe and then taking the fruits and veggies to the West Tisbury farmer’s market to sell.

There are over 40 miles of trails to explore on the island. Hiking and biking those trails are a favorite among the locals as well as the tourists. Bikes can be rented and you can even take a guided tour if you are a little timid about going off on your own.

Well you are on an island so it only seems fitting that you consider doing some fishing. Some of the fish you will find while reeling in your line include bluefish, striped bass, bonito, false albacore, and Spanish mackerel, white marlin, yellowfin tuna, football-sized bluefins, and shark are all within boat range. You can either stay on a pier or consider renting a boat or taking a fishing charter. The beaches on the island range from shallow and long calm stretches of water on the Northern and Easter sides of the Island to a rough surf on the South side of the Island. While enjoying the sand and surf, check out the myriad of water activities that include jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, parasailing and diving. There are instructors available for most of these activities if you are a beginner.

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