Martha's Vineyard also known as "MV" is an island off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. It is approximately 24 miles long and 10 miles wide and only 7 miles south of the Cape. There are six towns that make up the island. They are Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Chilmark, Aquinnah and West Tisbury. If you have never been here or would like to visit again, you should plan a trip to the island ASAP!
Beaches, bicycling, family vacations, fabulous food, romantic getaways, vacations for every budget, destination weddings, corporate retreats, dazzling arts culture, fishing, birding, sailing and so much more awaits you! Your Vineyard experience is just a short ferry ride or flight away, so welcome, explore and start planning your Island getaway. The island of Martha's Vineyard, it’s all here, for everyone!
Tourism is an essential part to Martha's Vineyard's economy. There are very popular tourist attractions on the island which include the Aqquinah Cliffs and lighthouse and the Flying Horses Carousel.
If you are lucky enough you may see a celebrity as you travel the island. Many celebrities like to vacation there not only to relax but also to avoid paparazzi. carly Simon, the Kennedy Family and Jim Belushi all have houses on MV. Famous actor, John Belushi, known for his role in "Animal House" is buried on the island. If you are up for a drive and head towards Aquinnah you can stop and pay your respects.
On vacation, we stopped by John Belushi's grave.
We also saw Carly Simon at her store on the Vineyard, Mightnight Farm.
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Here is the link to the CS403 homepage inside a paragrpah.