Cuttyhunk, Elizabeth Islands

Cuttyhunk, Elizabeth Islands, MA

KINDNESS comes to Cuttyhunk, located on the end of the Elizabeth Islands off Cape Cod, MA. It is a quaint little New England community with fresh seafood, hiking, and friendly locals.

Friendly Fishing Village

Cuttyhunk is a small, quaint New England village that has a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, including the ocean, rolling hills, and lush green spaces. The well kept homes and buildings have a typical New England feel, and the streets are lined with lots of green foliage and wildflowers. The locals are friendly and welcoming, and Cuttyhunk town marina where you first arrive has a long dinghy dock to tie up and there are several fresh fish shacks, an ice cream shack, and a take out window with delicious clam chowder and a variety of other foods. It's the perfect place to visit, relax and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.

Lookout Hill

Look out Park is also known as Lookout Hill because it sits at the highest point on Cuttyhunk Island. It gets its name from its role as a naval lookout during World War II. From up here, soldiers could watch out for any German submarine activity in the surrounding waters.

A Brief History

Cuttyhunk is an island located off the coast of Massachusetts. It is the easternmost island of the Elizabeth Islands and the second-largest of these islands. The island was originally inhabited by the Wampanoag people, and was originally named Poometoome. The island was later renamed Cuttyhunk by the English settlers who arrived in the 1620s.

In the late 1620s, a group of Pilgrims arrived on the island, looking for a place to settle. The island was home to a number of small fishing villages, and the settlers quickly set up a trading post. The island became a major port of call for whalers in the 18th century, and it was during this time that the island enjoyed its greatest prosperity.

In the 19th century, the island's population began to decline as the whaling industry moved elsewhere. By the late 19th century, the island had become something of a ghost town. However, in the early 20th century, the island was rediscovered by the wealthy as a summer retreat. The island is now home to a small population of year-round residents, and it is a popular tourist destination in the summer months.