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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| Steamship Authority cancels ferry trips Friday September 30, 2016 |
| WOODS HOLE — The Steamship Authority has canceled two of its Thursday night trips due to weather conditions, according the company?s website. The Hyannis to Nantucket trip at 7:30 p.m. and the Nantucket to Hyannis trip at 8:45 p.m. were canceled, according to the website. Winds in Nantucket Sound are blowing northeast at 15-20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton. Seas are at 3-5 feet. The area is currently [...] |
| High Surf Advisory issued September 29 at 10:06AM EDT until September 29 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Thursday September 29, 2016 |
| ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING? * LOCATION?ALONG THE EAST FACING SHORELINES OF CAPE ANN? OUTER CAPE COD AND NANTUCKET. * SURF HEIGHT?UP TO 3 TO 5 FEET NEAR SHORE. * TIMING?NOW THROUGH 6 PM. * IMPACTS?THE HIGH SURF WILL BRING A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST |
Next Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Cape News Update at 8:30 AM EST
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