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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| New right whale slow zone established southwest of Nantucket through July 13 Monday June 29, 2026 |
| NANTUCKET ? A new voluntary slow-speed zone has been established for boaters southwest of Nantucket after endangered North Atlantic right whales were detected in the area, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The advisory was issued after the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Martha's Vineyard buoy detected the presence of right whales on [?] |
| Two paintings in another great auction supporting Cape Cod artists: the Great Brush off 2026 benefitting the Cahoon Museum of American Art Thursday June 25, 2026 |
| The Great Brush Off auction to benefit the Cahoon Museum of American art is now open for viewing, and you find two works of mine included:
Seeking the Limelights, watercolor 2026
Coastal Chaos, watercolor + ink, 2026
The Silent auction opens on June 27 at 9am and there's an open house and artists reception that day, too. There's a Live Auction Party on July 11th that requires a ticket.
The Cahoon Museum of American Art is a gem in Cotuit, MA, that features local artists (there's always work on display by Ralph and Martha Cahoon) as well as great American artisans and their place in history.
The current show features Nantucket Baskets (haven't seen it yet) but the Tiffany's Gardens in Glass show that just closed was spectacular ? I visited it three times.
Tiffany Arbor panel |
Next Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Cape News Update at 3:30 PM EST
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