Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
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The exact route, minute and transfer for every big trip, from any town, verified against the 2026 timetables.
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The Gay Head Cliffs are sacred Wampanoag land, not just a viewpoint. What visitors are welcome to in Aquinnah, what the rules protect, and how to be a good guest.
Read More: Visiting Aquinnah Respectfully: The Wampanoag Homeland at the Island's Edge (2026)Shearer Cottage, Dorothy West, the Inkwell and 30 marked sites across the island: how to walk or tour the African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard.
Read More: The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard: Sites, Stories and Tours (2026)New Woods Hole terminal, fare-free buses, new restaurants in Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven, a reopened lighthouse and more: everything that changed on the island in 2026.
Read More: What's New on Martha's Vineyard in 2026: Openings, Reopenings and Island ChangesFresh from the island
135+ articles covering every beach, town, restaurant, and trail on the island.
Browse All PostsMartha's Vineyard has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), rare for New England. Summers run 8–12°F cooler than the mainland, while winters stay 8–12°F warmer.
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