Penikese Island

#11116 among destinations in the United States

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Penikese Island is a 75-acre island off the coast of Massachusetts, United States, in Buzzards Bay. It is one of the Elizabeth Islands, which make up the town of Gosnold, Massachusetts. Penikese is located near the west end of the Elizabeth island chain. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 52 ftArchipelago: Elizabeth IslandsCoordinates: 41°27'3"N, 70°55'21"W

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MassachusettsUnited States

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Penikese Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mass Audubon Allens Pond, Pasque Island, Cuttyhunk Light.

6.5 miNW
41°30'26"N • 71°1'26"W
Mass Audubon Allens Pond, Westport
167 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Park
5 miE
Island
Pasque Island
127 min walk • Pasque Island is one of the Elizabeth Islands of Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States. It lies between Nashawena Island to the west and Naushon Island to the east.
2.9 miSW
Lighthouse
Cuttyhunk Light, Cuttyhunk Island
74 min walk • Cuttyhunk Light was a lighthouse at the west end of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts. First established in 1823, it was rebuilt several times. The last lighthouse was built in 1891, with a 5th order Fresnel Lens in a 45-foot tower.

Penikese Island

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Penikese Island plan & book

Penikese Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mass Audubon Allens Pond, Westport

Pasque Island

Cuttyhunk Light, Cuttyhunk Island