Driving To Menemsha From Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Driving To Menemsha From Vineyard Haven
Chilmark Massachusetts
Chilmark is a town located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 866 at the 2010 census. The fishing village of Menemsha is located on the western side of the town along its border with the town of Aquinnah. Chilmark had the highest median home sale price of any town or city in Massachusetts in 2013.
Menemsha is a small fishing village located in the town of Chilmark on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the east coast of Menemsha Pond, adjacent to the opening into the Vineyard Sound on the pond's northern end. The village's historic harbor serves as the point of departure for local fishermen, some from multi-generational fishing families such as the Larsens, Pooles and Mayhews, as well as charter boats to the Elizabeth Islands and elsewhere. Besides charter fishing and cruises, other possibilities for recreation are the public beach adjacent to the harbor and the bicycle ferry across Menemsha Pond to Aquinnah as well as many excellent places to get freshly cooked seafood. It is also home of one of the most dramatic sunsets in New England. Menemsha is the location of a United States Coast Guard station, Coast Guard Station Menemsha, and was once known as Menemsha Creek. It is well known for being the shooting background for the fictional Amity Island of Steven Spielberg's 1975 film Jaws.
Governor Thomas Mayhew, the Elder (March 31, 1593 – March 25, 1682) established the first English settlement of Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and adjacent islands in 1642. The town officially incorporated on September 14, 1694, the first town to separate from the two original towns of Tisbury and Edgartown. The new town was named for Chilmark, the ancestral home of the family of Governor Thomas Mayhew of Tisbury, in the English county of Wiltshire. In 1714, Chilmark was made a township including the island of Nomans Land.
The town was once known for its unusually high percentage of deaf citizens. In 1854, Chilmark had a deaf population of one in every 25 people, while the national average was one deaf person in 5,728. Today the town is mostly residential, with a small working harbor in Menemsha along the Vineyard Sound side of the town.
In August 2009, 2010 and 2011, President Barack Obama and his family vacationed in Chilmark, renting the Blue Heron Farm.
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We've got Menemsha on our minds.....the quaint fishing village of Menemsha on the eastern part of Martha's Vineyard Island - off the coast of Cape Cod, USA. Captured here in the Summer time - a popular destination for families, friends and local fishermen to shoot the breeze, eat fresh fish and watch the world famous sunset. Check out our list of Menemsha and Chilmark rental properties for your next summer vacation.
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That's the essence of Menemsha Blues! Menemsha is a unique and colorful seaside village on the island of Martha's Vineyard, off the coast of Cape Cod, USA. Fishing and seafaring have long been an integral part of this community, as well as the relaxed and playful attitude that seems to permeate this oceanside living. Menemsha derives from an ancient coastal native american word for still waters, and the blues represent the many hues of the sea and sky. These words quide the design, the colors, and the fabrics of the Menemsha Blues clothing line.
Menemsha Blues began in 1994 when company founder Bob Fuller chose the name and a line of apparel that combined a love of casual seaside living with the serenity of natural colors and textures. Menemsha Blues Clothing & Apparel are relaxed and comfortable with an easy style and peaceful point of view. There are four Menemsha Blues store locations, found in Menemsha Village at our original store; in Vineyard Haven on Water Street across the ferry landing, in Edgartown on corner of Dock and Kelley Street; and Oak Bluffs on Circuit Ave. We have recently opened a new store in Portsmouth on 1 Congress St in Market Square, NH
Martha's Vineyard is the second-largest island on the eastern seaboard US (Long Island, NY, is larger) with a rough expanse of 26 x 14 miles, with hundreds of miles of beautiful coastal beaches, coves, and harbors. It is located in the state of Massachusetts, about 7-8 miles to the closest point on the mainland. It is bounded to the west by the Elizabeth Islands (a chain of small islands) and Buzzards Bay, to the north by Cape Cod and up to Boston (65 miles), to the east by Nantucket (14 miles) and the Atlantic to Europe, and to the south by open Atlantic Ocean for a very long way (Bermuda, Puerto Rico). It is reachable by boat or aircraft (swimming is an option, but not advised!) Ferries run to 'the Vineyard' from Quonset Point, CT, New Bedford, Woods Hole, Falmouth, Hyannis, and Nantucket, MA. Vineyarders refer to their island as the Rock, and the mainland as across the pond in America.
There are six towns on the island: Aquinnah, Chilmark, West Tisbury, Tisbury (more commonly known as Vineyard Haven), Edgartown, and Oak Bluffs, each with their own town government. There's an island-wide elected commission which attempts to help us all get along, which in general they do -- depending on whom you are speaking with (politics is also a particular interest, of course). Estimated population is around 20,000 in winter and swells to 200,000 on July 4th (with day-trippers, depending on the weather forecast a week ahead, no kidding.) About the only activity you cannot find on the island is bowling, for some reason. Major harbors are located in VH, E'town, and OB. Smaller harbors include Tashmoo and our own Menemsha (actually a part of Chilmark) and they are all sweet and spectacular at dawn or sunset.
All we can say is this: every day on this island is a beach day -- even on the snow days: have you thought of Nordic skiing on a 20 mile long ocean beach? It's an experience worth trying! Well, a Nor'Easter ain't a good day for the beach, but even then, the view is awe inspiring. There is a wealth of information on the island, accommodations, travel, history, people, places and events of interest on the web. MVOL.com is a fine place to start.
Martha's Vineyard - Edgartown, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, Chilmark, Menemsha, Gay Head
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199 State Road in Chilmark ~ Martha's Vineyard
A diamond in the rough in Chilmark, ready for your polish and perfection, this elegant waterfront home on 3.5 acres is truly an outstanding offering, having been owned by the same family for over 60 years. With private waterfront on Quitsa Pond and incredible, panoramic views to Menemsha Pond, the Sound, Elizabeth Islands and Menemsha Harbor, this is a dramatic retreat, ideally situated for sunsets and recreation on the water. Originally built in 1950, the existing 4 bedroom home is a beautiful, classic design, thoughtfully laid out with all attention paid to the outstanding water views found in nearly every room. The grounds are spacious and relaxing, with ample lawns sprawling around the home and down toward the waterfront, and an ancient stone wall provides a rustic aesthetic along State Road. An update or modernization of the house could create a refined Chilmark destination, while the opportunity to rebuild could allow for larger home, with pool or tennis as possibilities in the future. The location is just 0.5 miles from Squibnocket Beach and 2 miles to the Chilmark Store and Beetlebung corner, putting all of Chilmark’s best amenities readily within your grasp.
3 Eliot Avenue, Chilmark MA 02535
Watch the stunning sunsets and sunrises from this immaculate water view home on Martha's Vineyard back on market and exclusively listed for $3,995,000.00
18 Spruce Gate Road, Chilmark ~ Martha's Vineyard
The best and most coveted location on Martha’s Vineyard - Squibnocket Farm. Set within a private, gated +/- 500-acre community that includes over 300 acres of conservation land, extensive private waterfront on Squibnocket Pond, miles of sandy Atlantic beach with towering dunes, and only 12 homes, this turnkey offering melds modern construction and comfort with an idyllic farm-like setting. Stately and elegant, the property residence sprawls peacefully amid surrounding natural beauty. The home was designed and built by Soikkeli & Company, a well-known luxury contractor on the Island. The exterior design evokes traditional New England farmhouse style, with multiple gables and cedar shingles defining the facade. The living space centers on a gorgeous chef’s kitchen - soapstone counters, custom farm sink, all new top of the line appliances and fixtures, and a charming pantry are just a few of the outstanding elements found within. Two living rooms flank the kitchen on either side, and the master suite is set perfectly on the first level at the home’s southern end. Four additional bedrooms are found on a northerly wing, as is the two-car garage. Views of the ocean, Squibnocket Pond, Noman’s Land, and open fields are readily available from many rooms. The house is wired for sound and includes smart home features such as Nest learning thermostats for the AC and heating systems, and sound controlled by HEOS and the Google assistant. The landscape of the property was thoughtfully designed, highlighting ancient stonewalls on the property borders. Along with gracious lawns, flower beds and an organic vegetable garden, the property offers nearly 3 acres of fenced pasture as well as permits for a pool and horse barn. Outdoor living areas to enjoy include an expansive back deck, a superb screened porch with outdoor fireplace, and an outdoor fire pit - ideal for summer evenings or nighttime star-gazing. Ownership in Squibnocket Farm provides access to miles of trails, multiple accesses to Squibnocket Pond, and access to the exquisite homeowner's beach, which is home to some of the most stunning sandy beachfront and dunes on the Atlantic seaboard. Squibnocket Farm is a paradise that must been seen to fully experience - a rare enclave of privacy and calm.
Chillin' in Chilmark
Join us for an action-packed profile of Chilmark, the town where President Barack Obama and his family vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
Wind effect on Scargo Lake Dennis Massachusetts
Waves created in the lake by the southwest wind on May 3, 2015.
Little Harbor Beach
The other side of the parking lot is all sand. But I like this section as it's more secluded.
Driving Edgartown Main Street, Martha's Vineyard
Driving Edgartown Main Street, Martha's Vineyard
Edgartown is a town located on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,067 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dukes County. Edgartown has the largest area in the entirety of Dukes County and Martha's Vineyard.
History:
In 1642, Rev. Thomas Mayhew, Jr. led a group of families to start a colony on the island after its purchase by his father Thomas Mayhew. Originally called Great Harbor, it was incorporated in 1671, and is one of the two original towns on Martha's Vineyard, along with Tisbury. The town's current name is in honor of Edgar, the young son of James II of England who died at the age of three in 1671.
The younger Mayhew began his work which led to his becoming the first church planting Protestant missionary after he settled in Edgartown. A Wampanoag Indian named Hiacoomes who lived nearby became his partner in founding the churches in the Indian communities.
Edgartown is well known as having been one of the primary ports for the whaling industry during the 1800s. Ships from all over the world would dock in its sheltered bay and captains would build grand mansions for their families with ornate top floor rooms called widow's walks, which overlooked the harbor. A myth developed that wives would watch for months from these tiny rooms, hoping to see the sails of ships that would bring their husbands home from the sea. There is little or no evidence that widow's walks were intended or regularly used for this purpose. They were frequently built around the chimney of the residence, thus creating an easy access route to the structure, allowing the residents of the home to pour sand down burning chimneys in the event of a chimney fire in the hopes of preventing the house from burning down.
As more economical alternatives became available the whaling industry began to decline. By the beginning of the 20th century, its influence on the tiny town which had made its fortunes through the industry, was ended. Today the town is more known for tourism, as well as the site of Chappaquiddick, where Ted Kennedy's infamous incident took place in 1969.
Tourism:
Edgartown was an old whaling port and is now a summer and tourist destination with a multitude of houses built by whaling captains and other prominent people of prior centuries. The growth of the population over the past 25 years has led to a period of intense renewal of these old houses. Water Street along the harbor is the location of many of these Captain's Homes which line both sides of the street. The town has also encouraged renovation of historical structures. As part of this effort, the Whaling Church, a large 18th century church, has been converted to a performing arts center and the adjacent Daniel Fisher House is now used for a variety of social functions. In addition to the architecture of the town, Edgartown is easily traversed on foot or bicycle, making it attractive to tourists.
Edgartown was used as the main shooting location for the town of Amity in Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster Jaws. Many landmarks and buildings in Edgartown that were filmed in the movie can still be seen today.
The Edgartown Light at the end of north Water Street defines the entrance to the Harbor. The harbor is large and entered through a modest sized channel on the North side of Edgartown. It opens into Katama Bay, created by a barrier beach that sometimes connects the south end of Chappaquiddick to the remainder of Edgartown, The barrier beach opened during a spring storm in 2007. This has led to a 3 knot current through Katama Bay and Edgartown Harbor. This protected body of water provides ample mooring for small and large boats. The opening of the harbor will accommodate large sailing and motorized boats, but will not accommodate large ships or yachts which may anchor outside the harbor.
Another feature is South Beach, a small part of the ocean beach that runs the entire southern length of the island from Edgartown to Aquinnah. It can be reached by driving or riding the bus south from Edgartown center for approximately 2.5 miles. South Beach is a crashing ocean beach. It is a major destination for tourists. Much of the beach in Edgartown is open to the public with ample parking available.
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At Lucy Vincent Beach
A warm October day on Lucy Vincent Beach in Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard. Starring Fenway the Border Collie.
3 Eliot Avenue in Chilmark ~ Martha's Vineyard
Enjoy incomparable water and landscape views, exquisite sunrise and sunsets, from this inviting and sophisticated home, designed and built by one of the Island's best, Tom Tate, is uniquely situated in the landscape in one of Chilmark's most exclusive areas. Reclaimed lumber and wood beams are discreetly incorporated into the details throughout the house to give an enduring and timeless affect. The open floor plan captures views from different bodies of water and landscape elements. A gourmet kitchen with Gaggenau stove, Sub-zero and built-in Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, lends itself as a perfect place to entertain guests next to a stone fireplace and dining area. There are five bedrooms and an additional family room on the lower level that leads out to a stone patio with hot tub. The exterior details are intriguing with professional hardscaping in abundance. Very convenient location to beaches, shopping, and restaurants. Steps away is access to your deeded beach rights on the south shore and boat launch at Quitsa pond. Come see and experience this property for yourself.
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Lucy Vincent Beach on Martha's Vineyard
A view of the Lucy Vincent beach in the town of Chilmark, MA on Martha's Vineyard.
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Driving Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard
Driving Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard Haven is a community within the town of Tisbury on Martha's Vineyard in Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It is listed as a census-designated place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau, with a population of 2,048 as of the 2000 census.
Known by the original Wampanoag inhabitants as Nobnocket, this area was first referred to by the colonial settlers as Homes Hole; Homes from a Wampanoag term for old man, and Hole meaning a sheltered inlet. By the 19th century it was more commonly spelled Holmes Hole after the descendants of John Holmes (1730--1812) who had settled in the village during the second half of the 18th century. In 1871 the village officially changed its name to Vineyard Haven. Though the name Vineyard Haven technically refers only to one section of the town of Tisbury, the names are used interchangeably, with Vineyard Haven now being a commonly used title for the whole town.
Vineyard Haven is the main port of entry to Martha's Vineyard, and one of the three main population centers (with Edgartown and Oak Bluffs). The Steamship Authority wharf is located in Vineyard Haven, at which ferries arrive and depart year-round. (A second, seasonal wharf is located in neighboring Oak Bluffs.) Although the year-round population is only about 2,000 people, its population increases tremendously in the summer, as many houses on the Vineyard are owned by summer residents.
Geography:
Vineyard Haven is located at
41°27′22″N 70°36′26″W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.1 km² (1.6 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (20.89%) is water.
Demographics:
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,048 people, 941 households, and 479 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 632.6/km² (1,635.9/mi²). There were 1,420 housing units at an average density of 438.6/km² (1,134.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 88.92% White, 3.22% African American, 1.86% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.71% from other races, and 4.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
There were 941 households out of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.0% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $37,318, and the median income for a family was $44,844. Males had a median income of $35,824 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,225. About 6.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.2% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation:
Air Service is provided from Martha's Vineyard Airport.
The most reliable source of public transportation from Vineyard Haven to the rest of the island is the Martha's Vineyard Regional Transit Authority (VTA). Almost all of the buses stop at the Vineyard Haven Steamship Authority bus terminal and it is the most used in the summer time and year round. The VTA is the only Island-wide public transportation system on Martha's Vineyard, which makes it the best choice for traveling around the Vineyard for tourists who do not have cars and do not want to pay for a taxi.
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21 Eliot Avenue in Chilmark ~ Martha's Vineyard
Leave it all behind when you arrive at this magical location with stunning views of both the Atlantic Ocean and Stonewall Pond. One of the Island's most brilliant settings and an immensely fascinating location where Stonewall Pond meets the Atlantic barrier beach. A path to the beach is just footsteps from an elegantly simple dwelling with lots of glass and decks. This is an incomparable location and must be experienced! The property includes a detached shed and a Stonewall beach lot.
Inside Obama's Chilmark vacation home
On today's CapeCast: The presidential summer rental house on Martha's Vineyard sure looks swell! Take a gander at the house and grounds and find out more about Chilmark.