How can a seasonal tourist destination provide an enjoyable experience for visitors while protecting the ecological resources and rural character that makes it a beloved place for locals? Aquinnah is the smallest town on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Its 311 year-round residents depend greatly on the financial
success of Aquinnah Circle, a tourist destination highlighting the geologically stunning clay cliffs and the thriving culture of the Wampanoag Tribe.
This plan serves as a starting point for the Town and Tribe to begin working toward a unified vision for Aquinnah Circle. It provides a framework for decision making to move forward while maintaining key values of community members. Working in partnership, the Tribe and the Town aim to preserve and improve the culturally rich,
historic and scenic elements of Aquinnah Circle while promoting economic development.
