Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Martha's Vineyard?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Martha's Vineyard?

Many travelers spend one to three days in Martha's Vineyard during their visit. After all, the affluent island has plenty to explore such as the beaches, the small town charm, and the restaurant scene.

Martha's Vineyard is an island in Massachusetts that has quintessential New England charm. It has a handful of harbor towns and is lined with sandy beaches and striking lighthouses. There are New England cottages and beautiful coastal walks that have long attracted celebrities and the wealthy.

Do you have one or two days to visit Martha's Vineyard? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Martha's Vineyard?

As a popular island, Martha's Vineyard offers a large number of activities and attractions for visitors. So with one day, you'll probably feel rushed to relax at the beach, wander through the small town, sample the delicious cuisine, and take in the beautiful scenery. You really need more time to appreciate everything that the affluent island has to offer. Many visitors prefer to have one to three days to enjoy the beach and other sights. If you have one day or less, we still have some great ideas for what to do while you're here.

How to spend a day in Martha's Vineyard

The beautiful beaches await you in Martha's Vineyard, so spend the day (or several, if you can) relaxing on the sand or swimming in the water. The beaches are scenic and peaceful. Head to northern side of the island for shallow water, or south for more surf. While there are some public beaches that are open to everyone, there are also beaches that require a parking or town beach permit to visit.

You'll absolutely want to spend some time enjoying the food scene in this island, so make sure you spend time at one of the local restaurants where you can taste the delicious cuisine for a meal or two. The region prioritizes sustainable agriculture and there are many local eateries that range from upscale to more casual. You'll find the greatest number of options during the peak summer months, but regardless of when you visit, you're sure to eat well.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Martha's Vineyard?

A weekend is the perfect amount of time in Martha's Vineyard, as many visitors like to spend around one to three days here. You'll be able to relax at the beach, wander through the small town, sample the delicious cuisine, and take in the beautiful scenery. We have some suggestions for what to do and where to start your adventure below.

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How to spend 2 days in Martha's Vineyard

With a weekend (two to three days) in Martha's Vineyard, you'll have a bit more time to enjoy everything that the island has to offer.

The small-town atmosphere of Martha's Vineyard is one of the main reasons that visitors come here. Spend at least part of your day exploring the town to see the many sights and attractions. Many of the resort towns have small town charm. They fill with tourists during the summer months and have a more local feel other times of the year.

Martha's Vineyard is known to be such a beautiful destination, so just exploring and taking it all in should be one of the top things to do on your list. The rugged coastline and rolling hills give this area a natural beauty.

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