Guide to Martha's Vineyard - Softcover

Burroughs, Polly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762704322 ISBN 13: 9780762704323

Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr, 1999

Synopsis

One of the Northeast's oldest summer retreats, Martha's Vineyard is renowned for the beauty of its harbors and landscapes as well as for the individual character of its towns. With this guidebook in hand, go to the heart of this New England island by: touring Vineyard architecture created over three centuries; celebrating the return of the ospreys, attending a regatta, or enjoying a clambake; exploring the beauty of woodlands, freshwater ponds, and wildlife preserves; and more! Polly Burroughs paints a lively portrait of this island paradise with notes on architecture, nature, and history. She guides you with helpful route and fare information, and her insights and up-to-date details on lodgings, restaurants, activities, shopping, and special events are indispensable. Don't leave the mainland without this comprehensive guide!

About this title

From the Back Cover

One of the Northeast's oldest summer retreats, Martha's Vineyard is renowned for the beauty of its harbors, landscapes, and seascapes, as well as for the individual character of its towns. Use this completely updated guide to find: restaurants - from casual beachside delis to elegant secluded inns; the most beautiful beaches; parks and nature preserves; great places for antiquing and shopping; cottage rentals and seaside inns; farm and flower stands; public boat launches. (5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 224 pages, color photos, b&w photos, maps)

About the Author

Polly Burroughs, an award-winning author, has been a resident of Martha's Vineyard for many years, both in summer and now year-round. She has written many books about the Vineyard and neighboring Nantucket, including Guide to Nantucket, published by The Globe Pequot Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Pr
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0762704322
• ISBN 13: 9780762704323
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 226