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Martha's Vineyard lies 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. 1  In 1602, Bartholomew Gosnold, a British fisherman, discovered the Island and named it after his firstborn daughter and the thick vegetation.
<< Island Arts + Culture: May Edition | Martha's Vineyard Walking Tour >>. 7 Smart Tips for Getting Around Martha's Vineyard. The Island of Marthaâs Vineyard is relatively small (less than 100 square miles) â but many people are surprised to realize just how big the Island really is once they get here. Thereâs so much to see and do on this little piece of heaven, and you wonât want to miss any of it while youâre visiting.