Town of Aquinnah

Aquinnah is a town at the western end of . The bright, multi-colored clay cliffs at Gay Head are a fabulous sight. Aquinnah is home to the Wampanoag Tribe, residents of Martha's Vineyard for thousands of years and the majority population of the town.
  • Locality with about 330 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 100 feet (30 metres)
  • …is also known as “Town of Gay Head”

Places of Interest

Discover Gay Head Light and Gay Head Town Pound.
is a historic lighthouse located…
Historic site
is a historic site.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Menemsha.
Village
is a small fishing village located in the…
4 miles east of Town of Aquinnah
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Latitude
41.3405° or 41° 20′ 26″ north
Longitude
-70.8405° or 70° 50′ 26″ west
Open location code
87HF85R5+6R
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