Martha's Vineyard

Massachusetts island resort

Martha's Vineyard is an island off the coast of Massachusetts, a popular summer resort known for its beaches, small towns, and wealthy vacationers.

The island has long attracted artists, writers, and political figures: They summer on Martha's Vineyard.

Despite its name, the island has no significant vineyards today.

elite

affluent

Having abundant financial resources

Obama · privileged · socialites · celebrities · philanthropists · magnates · power-brokers · influential · aristocratic · exclusive

geography

ferry

Vessel for scheduled crossings

moor · bluffs · cove · inlet · Atlantic · island · peninsula

seaside

beach

Sandy waterside margin

fishing · sailboats · shoreline · dunes · cliffs · sunset · tide · seagulls · ocean · marina

vacation

getaway

Swift departure or retreat

tourism · resort · leisure · escape · sightseeing · rental · cottage · inn · bed-and-breakfast · seasonal

historic

Wampanoag

Algonquian-speaking northeastern tribe

maritime · 19th-century · preservation · landmark · architecture · settlement · quaint · tradition · Methodist · scrimshaw

Categories
Opposites
island vs. mainland geography

Martha's VineyardCape Cod

Massachusetts coastal peninsula

continental United States · terra firma · Falmouth · New Bedford

elite coastal resort vs. ordinary/working-class destinations

Martha's VineyardMyrtle Beach

Carolina coastal resort town

Branson · Ocean City · Gatlinburg · Lake of the Ozarks · Atlantic City

secluded island retreat vs. urban density

Martha's VineyardManhattan

NYC's densest borough

Boston · New York City · downtown · urban center · metropolis

Family

vineyard, Martha, vintner, vineyards

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G