Martha's Vineyard - Cape Cod2010 Population: 15,005 est. Martha's Vineyard, the largest resort island in New England, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The Island is roughly shaped like a triangle with its base the straight south shore. It is 9 miles wide and 23 miles long at its furthest points and has a total land area of approximately 100 square miles. The Vineyard has 124.6 miles of tidal shoreline. There are 6 towns on Martha's Vineyard; three up-Island towns, Aquinnah (Gay Head), Chilmark and West Tisbury, and three down-Island towns, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. The terms "up-Island" and "down-Island" are nautical terms referring to longitude on a map. |
VINEYARD SQUARE HOTEL AND SUITES
At our Martha’s Vineyard boutique hotel (formerly the Colonial Inn) you can indulge in warm hospitality and comfortable amenities without sacrificing affordability and the convenience of charming, downtown Edgartown. Just steps from gourmet restaurants and the quaint shops of Edgartown, our newly renovated New England hotel is the perfect starting point for your Martha’s Vineyard getaway.
Our rooftop veranda is a popular retreat to relax and enjoy spectacular views of Edgartown Harbor. Unwind in the tranquility of our garden courtyard and guest lounge or people watch from the comfortable rocking chairs on our famous porch — wrapping around the front square.
Complimentary WIFI and continental breakfast, meeting facilities and an upscale restaurant are onsite at Vineyard Square, as well as a salon and day spa, fitness center, renowned art gallery, and a coastal boutique.
Your stay at Vineyard Square Hotel & Suites is your special time away. Our wonderful atmosphere and our knowledge of all things Martha’s Vineyard will make it one of the most delightful and memorable experiences you’ll ever have.
38 N Water St, Edgartown, MA
phone: (508) 627-4711
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| Scientists on shark-tagging trip offer research insights Sunday August 25, 2019 |
| For this trip off Nantucket, Ocearch had lined up 30 scientists from 19 institutions, working on 17 different research projects. |
| Scientists on Ocearch shark-tagging trip off Nantucket offer insights into research on great whites Saturday August 24, 2019 |
| NANTUCKET — The fish — if that term can apply to 12- to 14-foot long sharks weighing thousands of pounds — weren’t biting. By mid-afternoon Wednesday, the morning’s thick fog bank had been replaced by a black line of squalls as a front moved through, kicking up wind and seas that threatened an early end to the day.Robert Hueter, a senior scientist at Mote Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, and the chief science officer for Ocearch, [...] |
| NWS: A Great Start to the Weekend Saturday August 24, 2019 |
| Deck: Dew points in the 50's!Towns: BarnstableBourneBrewsterCentervilleChathamCotuitDennisEasthamFalmouthHarwichHyannisMarstons MillsMartha's VineyardMashpeeNantucketOrleansOstervillePlymouthProvincetownSandwichTruroWarehamWellfleetWoods HoleYarmouthTopic: NewsAuthor: CapeCodToday StaffTeaser: Dew points in the 50's!Main Image: Thumbnail Image: Image Gallery: Body:
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| Boston MedFlight Resumes Patient Transfers at Nantucket Cottage Hospital Saturday August 24, 2019 |
| NANTUCKET ? Boston MedFlight has resumed patient transfer operations at Nantucket Cottage Hospital after a week of practice runs. Boston MedFlight is now using the helipad associated with the new hospital. For almost three years, MedFlight had been conducting all transfers from Nantucket Memorial Airport after the previous?
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| Maria Mitchell Association Hosting Auctions Saturday August 24, 2019 |
| NANTUCKET ? The Maria Mitchell Association is hosting auctions of unique items in support of its scientific programs and resources. All proceeds of the online auction go back into the Association, as it continues to utilize the island of Nantucket as a natural laboratory to study both the environment and outer space. To?
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Next Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Cape News Update at 10:30 AM EST
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