MV Vacation Blog

Plan your spring trip to Martha's Vineyard. What's open in April and May, where to eat, spring fishing, birding, ferry schedules, and 50-80% hotel savings.

MV art guide: 40+ galleries from Benton at the Granary to glassblowing in West Tisbury. Free admission, First Fridays, and where to find island art.

MV with dogs: free ferry passage, beach rules by town, 25+ dog-friendly restaurants, pet hotels, tick prevention, and vet care.

July on Martha's Vineyard: weather, July 4th parade, beach guide, peak prices, crowd strategies, and every event for 2026.

August on MV: Agricultural Fair, Illumination Night, fireworks, Derby prep, peak prices, and the late-August secret locals love.

September on MV: the Striped Bass Derby, restricted beaches open Sep 15, prices drop 25-50%, and why locals call it the best month.

MV shopping by town: Bunch of Grapes, Vineyard Vines origin story, Black Dog history, glassblowing, thrift shops, and no chain stores.

MV nightlife guide: The Ritz, drag brunch, free concerts every night, Edgartown bars, and the island's after-dark scene for 2026.

Rain on MV? Museum, bookstore, bowling, escape rooms, breweries, spa, shopping, and 25+ indoor activities across all six towns.

MV packing list: tick protection (Lyme at 11x state avg), cash for Chappy Ferry, light jacket for July evenings, and what to rent not bring.

MV on a budget: hostel $40/night, free buses, $18 lobster rolls, free beaches, and how to do a full week for under $1,200.

Martha's Vineyard vs. Nantucket: cost, beaches, food, culture, and logistics compared. Neither is better; one is the right fit for your 2026 trip.