Lucy Vincent Beach is privately owned, and restricted to residents of the town of Chilmark, from June 1 to Sept 30. In the Summer,  vehicle access requires a parking permit, and pedestrians must...

These cliffs are incredibly breathtaking and worth every minute of the trip to the other end of the island, from Oak Bluffs where the ferry docks. You can take buses to get to the cliffs, which won't...

Try your luck at catching the brass ring and winning a free ride on the oldest working carousel in the U.S., which has been enchanting children and adults for over a hundred years. The 20 hand-carved horses on this official historic landmark have real horsehair manes and tails.

The 10-minute walk from the parking lot is well worth the trek to this spectacular beach with its magnificent multi-colored cliffs, which are a national landmark. The lack of commercialism means a true escape and relaxation, but you'll need to bring food and supplies.

The infamous name marks a small, scenic island perfect for bike-riding.

Off-beat and quirky shopping enclave in Oak Bluffs.

Semi-private golf course where President Bill Clinton has played.

Jump the waves or ride the great surf on the Atlantic Ocean side of this three-mile barrier beach, or enjoy a more relaxed pace on the tranquil Katama Bay side, a protected salt pond with lovely views of the bay. Katama is the largest public beach on the island.

This calm surf beach, next to Menemsha Harbor, has food and restrooms nearby making it a hot spot for families, especially with young children. The beach is thought to have the best sunset on Martha's Vineyard.