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Nantucket / Newport, RI / Martha’s Vineyard Real Estate

Massachusetts

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Aquinnah Cliffs

Nantucket cottage

Martha’s Vineyard

Newport fishing industry

Top Lifestyles

Beach

Nantucket
- 13 dog-friendly beaches on Nantucket, some with lifeguards and restrooms
- Driving is allowed on Nantucket beaches with a permit.
- The 10 public beaches on Martha’s Vineyard are mostly on the south side of the island.
- Easton’s Beach in Newport, RI, has an aquarium, a carousel, and rentable beach houses.
- Some beaches have shuttle bus service.
Scenic

Martha’s Vineyard
- Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary on Martha’s Vineyard is a wildlife sanctuary with 4 miles (6.4 km) of trails providing views of woodlands, meadows, ponds, salt marsh, and beach.
- Cliff Walk in Newport, RI, is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long and provides excellent views of ocean scenery and Newport mansions.
- Nantucket is called “the Grey Lady” because of the regularly occurring fog and gray shingled houses that cover the island.
Boating/Sailing

Newport, Rhode Island
- Martha’s Vineyard has hosted the Edgartown Yacht Club Annual Regatta annually since 1924.
- The Opera House Cup Regatta was the first all-wooden, single-hull boat race on the East Coast and is still held annually on Nantucket.
- Many docking locations and harbors are available.
- Newport, RI, is the former site of the America’s Cup.
Water Sports

Sea kayaking
- Sea kayaking, wind surfing, kite surfing, scuba diving, surfing, and personal watercraft are popular.
- Many shops offer rental gear and lessons.
- Water sports season is from June to September, with the warmest water temperatures reaching about 72°F (22°C) in July.

OTHER POPULAR LIFESTYLES

Bicycling, equestrian, fishing/hunting, gambling, golf destination, history, private communities, retirement community, tennis

Highlights

Martha’s Vineyard, also known as “the Vineyard,” is the largest island on the nation’s East Coast that is not connected to the mainland via a bridge or tunnel.
The Flying Horses is the oldest operating carousel in the nation and is located in Oak Bluff on Martha’s Vineyard.
Famous Newport, RI, events include the Newport Jazz Festival and the Newport Folk Festival.
The U.S. Naval War College is located in Newport.

FAST FACTS

Population	51,379 combined
Size	88 square miles (228 km²)
Climate	Martha’s Vineyard enjoys moderate weather year round with cool summers and cold, wet winters. Newport, RI, and Nantucket share this weather pattern.
Nearby Airports with Hub Connections	Martha’s Vineyard Airport (MVY): Direct connections include Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL) Boston Logan International Airport (BOS): Direct connections include Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Houston (IAH), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Philadelphia (PHL), San Francisco (SFO), San Juan (SJU), Seattle (SEA), Washington, DC (IAD)