Top Things to Do in Aquinnah

  • Snap a photo at the legendary Gay Head Cliffs
  • Learn about Wampanoag history and culture at the Aquinnah Cultural Center
  • Join Orange Peel Bakery for a pizza night
  • Explore the shops or grab a snack on “the cliffs”
  • Tour the Gay Head light
  • Plunge into the waters of Moshup’s Beach
  • Take a bike ride or a run along Moshup’s Trail (there is no shoulder, so beware of cars)
  • Pick out a piece of authentic wampum jewelry
  • Grab a sunset meal at the Outermost Inn

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