Open for Business and Ready for Season at Gay Head Cliffs
Stepping up from the Aquinnah Circle.
Stepping up from the Aquinnah Circle.
Many of the shops at the cliffs have been run by tribal members for generations.
Many of the shops at the cliffs have been run by tribal members for generations.
On the Cliffs, operated by Adriana Ignacio, sells t-shirts and sweatshirts.
On the Cliffs, operated by Adriana Ignacio, sells t-shirts and sweatshirts.
Carla and Ryder Cuch respectfully wear masks at Stony Creek Gifts.
Carla and Ryder Cuch respectfully wear masks at Stony Creek Gifts.
Stony Creek Gifts is a musical experience with a multitude of wind chimes.
Stony Creek Gifts is a musical experience with a multitude of wind chimes.
Napoleon Madison built the Aquinnah Shop – the first food shop on the cliffs – in 1945.
Napoleon Madison built the Aquinnah Shop – the first food shop on the cliffs – in 1945.
Some might argue the Aquinnah Shop decks have the best view on the Vineyard.
Some might argue the Aquinnah Shop decks have the best view on the Vineyard.
Jacob Vanderhoop now runs the Aquinnah Shop, and has cooked there since he was 12.
Jacob Vanderhoop now runs the Aquinnah Shop, and has cooked there since he was 12.
The Gay Head Cliffs were designated a national landmark in 1966 for their cultural significance to the Wampanoag tribe.
The Gay Head Cliffs were designated a national landmark in 1966 for their cultural significance to the Wampanoag tribe.
This winter Aquinnah undertook a $220,000 project to upgrade the viewing experience.
This winter Aquinnah undertook a $220,000 project to upgrade the viewing experience.
The clay cliffs are one of the most beautiful sights on the Island.
The clay cliffs are one of the most beautiful sights on the Island.
The impressive Gay Head Lighthouse.
The impressive Gay Head Lighthouse.
Landscaping was part of town improvements.
Landscaping was part of town improvements.
Shops and eateries atop the Gay Head Cliffs have been drawing tourists and Vineyarders alike for more than a hundred years. Run by Wampanoags, the shops are part of the tribal culture in Aquinnah.