Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts
Vineyard Haven is a community of 2,469 people in Dukes County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Vineyard Haven
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lambert's Cove Beach, William Street Historic District, Dr. Harrison A. Tucker Cottage and Mink Meadows Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; February lows average 23°F.
Weather in Vineyard Haven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Vineyard Haven
Vineyard Haven is a community within the town of Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard. It is listed as a census-designated place (CDP) by the U.S. Census Bureau. As of the 2020 census, Vineyard Haven had a population of 2,747.
From the Wikipedia article Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Lambert's Cove Beach
Beach · 3.2 mi
In West Tisbury, Massachusetts, U.S.
Museums and landmarks18
William Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Dr. Harrison A. Tucker Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
East Chop Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
Flying Horses Carousel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic carousel in Massachusetts, United States
Ritter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Tashmoo Springs Pumping Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Pumping station in Massachusetts, United States of America
The Arcade
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic site in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Wesleyan Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts, United States
West Chop Club Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
West Chop Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
15 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship5
Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard
Place of worship · 0.4 mi
238 Main Street, Vineyard Haven
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Martha'S Vineyard Charter Public School
School · 3.9 mi
424 State Road, West Tisbury
Martha'S Vineyard Regional High
School · 2.8 mi
100 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven R, Oak Bluffs
Healthcare2
Map of Vineyard Haven
109 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 23°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 36°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 65°F | 46°F | 3.3 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 61°F | 2.8 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 60°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vineyard Haven Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dukes County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-12-19: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Oak Bluffs 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Falmouth 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Teaticket 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- East Falmouth 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- West Falmouth 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- North Falmouth 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Pocasset 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Forestdale 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Barnstable Town 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- New Bedford 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Main Street, Vineyard Haven MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- A House on William Street, Vineyard Haven MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Dr. Harrison A. Tucker Cottage, Oak Bluffs MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Tashmoo Springs Pumping Station, Tisbury MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- West Chop Club, Vineyard Haven MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Ritter House, Cbaer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- East Chop Lighthouse, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- OakBluffs2, Elkman at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- West Chop Lighthouse Martha's Vineyard Ma, = Bruce Tuten from Savannah, Georgia, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Flying horses carousel, Jared at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- The Arcade2, Michaelsavoy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bobby B's Seafood & Pizza (50062235268), Todd Van Hoosear, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Tisbury (Massachusetts) banner Dock, m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Dock on Martha's Vineyard (14057585425), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Martha's Vineyard Ferry deck (14058061334), m01229 from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Tisbury Massachusetts Harbor, Arwcheek, CC0
- When and If yacht, port view, Luciano Ramalho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- When and If yacht, stern view, Luciano Ramalho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- When and If yacht, closer starboard stern view, Luciano Ramalho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- When and If yacht, starboard stern view, Luciano Ramalho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- When and If yacht, starboard view, Luciano Ramalho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martha's Vineyard, Selina, CC BY 2.0
- Fresnel Lens - Martha's Vineyard Museum - July 2019, M V D H P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View of Lagoon Pond from the Martha's Vineyard Museum - July 2019, M V D H P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martha's Vineyard Museum - frontside, M V D H P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Martha's Vineyard Museum, July 2019 - back of building - main entrance, M V D H P, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake tashmoo - panoramio, Miles Buddy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Argopecten irradians 582266981, Jessica Utrup, CC BY 4.0
- Argopecten irradians 582266927, Jessica Utrup, CC BY 4.0
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