Tag: Martha's Vineyard

Posted on 1/12/2016

How Does the Steamship Authority Work?

For those of you that have been to the island of Martha's Vineyard, you know that the process of bringing a vehicle along on your Vineyard vacation can be very trying if you don't know the process!  Our island population goes from around 15,000 year round residents to 100,000 August visitors.  You r...

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Posted on 1/8/2016

Why You Should Visit the Edgartown Art Gallery

If you love art, don’t miss the Edgartown Art Gallery. This gallery, located at 19 South Sumner Street in downtown Edgartown, houses works by dozens of top-notch contemporary artists, as well as a few vintage pieces from the 19th century. You’ll find an assortment of styles here, such as oils, paste...

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Posted on 12/16/2015

See True Beauty at the Island Art Gallery in Vineyard Haven

Visiting Vineyard Haven?  Why not check out the Island Art Gallery, located at 66 Main Street?  This art gallery-cum-framing shop features photographs and paintings depicting Martha’s Vineyard’s stunning architecture and landscapes.  Artwork genres include oils, watercolors, acrylics, and artprints....

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Posted on 12/10/2015

Vineyard Playhouse Shows Shouldn't Be Missed

Love theater? Check out the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, located in beautiful Vineyard Haven, MA. The Playhouse, built in 1833, served a variety of purposes in its early life: a public meeting house, an Episcopal church, a Masonic lodge, and more. In 1982, Eileen Wilson and Isabella McKamy founded t...

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Posted on 11/20/2015

What Is There To Do On Lake Tashmoo?

Lake Tashmoo, on northeastern Martha's Vineyard, is a calm, beautiful lake located just minutes from nearby Vineyard Haven.  According to legend, the lake received its name after Tashmoo, son of Phohoganot, came to the area and discovered paradise.  We don't like to brag, but we think he might've b...

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Posted on 11/13/2015

All of the Things We Love About Vineyard Haven, MA

Vineyard Haven, MA is a must-see for all Martha's Vineyard visitors.  This small, waterfront town (population: just a shade over 2,000) boasts a picturesque harbor, excellent shopping, and fine dining, all in an area comprising just over 1.5 square miles.  Bring the family (or a significant other) a...

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Posted on 11/5/2015

Why You Should Plan to Visit Old Sculpin Gallery

The Old Sculpin Gallery's mission: "to increase facilities of art education, create interest in the arts, make an art center for the whole island, establish a permanent collection, and preserve an old landmark." Martha's Vineyard's Old Sculpin Gallery provides visitors a chance to str...

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Posted on 10/15/2015

Our Favorite Things to See at the Edgartown Lighthouse

        The cast-iron, 45-foot-tall Edgartown Lighthouse stands guard over the Edgartown Harbor on stunning Martha’s Vineyard. The lighthouse, originally built in 1828, met its destruction in the Hurricane of 1938. The Coast Guard promptly rebuilt the structure an...

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Posted on 9/3/2015

5 Famous Movies Filmed on Martha's Vineyard

Photo Credit: Sharon Drummond/Action/Flickr Martha’s Vineyard may be well known for its beautiful beaches and quaint island appeal. However, many movie producers also regard it as a premier location to capture the charm and sophistication that radiates from the island. While it may come acros...

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Posted on 8/20/2015

Get the Low-Down at the Vineyard Gazette

There is something unique about life on Martha's Vineyard. The atmosphere is special and island life moves at a different pace than life on the mainland. One special part of life on Martha's Vineyard is the local newspaper, the Vineyard Gazette. Residents and visitors alike get their news from this ...

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