Vineyard Sound
Vineyard Sound is the stretch of the Atlantic Ocean which separates the Elizabeth Islands and the southwestern part of Cape Cod from the island of Martha's Vineyard, located offshore from the state of Massachusetts in the United States.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tarpaulin Cove Light.
Tarpaulin Cove Light
Lighthouse
Photo: Hadleyr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Tarpaulin Cove Light is a historic lighthouse on Naushon Island, one of the Elizabeth Islands of southern Massachusetts. It is located in the town of Gosnold, Massachusetts. Tarpaulin Cove Light is situated 2½ miles north of Vineyard Sound.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include West Tisbury and Menemsha.
West Tisbury
Photo: Barry Peters, CC BY 2.0.
West Tisbury is a town on the west coast of the island of Martha's Vineyard. It is the longstanding agricultural area of the island, and, of late, one of the fastest growing. In 2010, it was home to 2,700 people.
Menemsha
Village
Photo: Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Menemsha is a small fishing village located in the town of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. It is located on the eastern coast of Menemsha Pond, adjacent to the opening into the Vineyard Sound on the pond's northern end. Menemsha is situated 6 miles south of Vineyard Sound.
Vineyard Sound
- Type: Inlet
- Description: landform
- Categories: sound and body of water
- Location: Gosnold, Dukes County, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Vineyard Sound from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Vineyard Sound” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Vineyard Sound”
- French: “Vineyard Sound”
- German: “Vineyard Sound”
- Hebrew: “מצר ויניארד”
- Japanese: “ワインヤード湾”
- Spanish: “Vineyard Sound”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Christian Town and Naushon Station.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Lucas Shoal and French Watering Place.
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