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The largest island in New England is an island called Marthas Vineyard. Sitting about 7 miles off of the Massachusetts coast and just south of Cape Cod, the island covers an area of about 240 square miles. Discovered in the 16th century, the island was named for the vast amount of grapes found growing wild across the entire island. Vineyard Haven is one of the most well-known towns on the Vineyard today.

The Vineyard is one of New England’s most popular tourist attractions, offering miles of beautiful cycling, running and walking trails. The roads in West Tusbury and Chilmark and the hiking trails found in West Chop Woods are the most widely used and offer scenic views. In the village of Menemsha, the fishing is wonderful. Deep-sea cruises and many different water sports can be found just about anywhere on the island. The residents of the Vineyard have dedicated a large area of the island to wildlife conservation. Visits to wildlife refuges and sanctuaries are very popular with those visiting the island. In the warm months of the year, tourists never fail to flock to the gorgeous sandy beaches. In addition to visiting the popular wineries, visitors can go to the Aquinnah Cliffs which offer wonderful views of sunrises and sunsets, the Aquinnah Lighthouse, the Eastchop Lighthouse and the Flying Horses Carousel, which has been in operation since 1876.

The most popular places to stay on Marthas Vineyard are in the towns of Oaks Bluff and Vineyard Haven. These are also the two towns that most of the ferries servicing the island dock at. Oaks Bluff is very well-known for its entertainment and night life, and Vineyard Haven for its shopping. Bed and Breakfasts can be found in the old sea captains homes in Edgartown. Accommodations can also be found in Menemsha, Chilmark and West Tisbury on the upper end of the island. It is usually necessary to book reservations well ahead of visiting because of its popularity as a tourist attraction.

The economy of Marthas Vineyard depends heavily on tourism. The fact that the island is visited regularly by famous celebrities and people who are very wealthy helps to attract visitors. Many of these people own homes on the beaches. Tourism offices offer day trips and excursions to Chappaquiddick Island, which is close by. Maps of the island, information about tourist attractions and general information are all available in Vineyard Haven at the Chamber of Commerce office.

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Posted on Sunday, October 12th, 2008 at 5:37 am and is filed under Wine.
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