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Pro
Historic town, plenty of beaches, comfortable weather
Con
Crowded and expensive in high season
In a nutshell
Worth a visit once to say you've been.
See the Stars at the Observatory
mikelisaanna Says: The Maria Mitchell Observatory has public astronomy lectures and star viewing on clear Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights in the summer between 9PM and 10:30 PM. The program consists of a lecture by an astronomer about the seasonal constellations, stars and planets,...
mikelisaanna Says: The Maria Mitchell Association is a non-profit organization on Nantucket dedicated to promoting science education. One of the facilities that it operates is a small aquarium located along the waterfront in the town of Nantucket. The aquarium is great for small children...
mikelisaanna Says: Nantucket is a very wealthy resort town, and many of its summer and year-round residents have boats. We always like to walk around the docks checking out the boats, which run the gamut from small motorboats to huge yachts.
mikelisaanna Says: Madaket is the small town at the western end of Nantucket Island. It is a very quiet town, with almost no commercial businesses. We like to go there because its beach is almost always empty, and is a nice quiet place to read a book, look for seashells, and help Anna build...
mikelisaanna Says: Main Street is the heart of the historic town of Nantucket. It is a bumpy cobblestone street that begins at the waterfront and runs toward the center of the island. The first few blocks of Main Street are lined with shops, galleries, and real estate offices (unfortunately,...
HotDigityDog Says: My family and I found the greatest thing, it's called Nantucket Adventures. These guys take you on a seal encounter cruise out to Muskeget Island. I though it would be fun for the kids but I must admit, I loved it and my wife loved it too. It was pretty amazing. The boat...
kimmy69 Says: Every time we go to Nantucket we rent a Jeep and drive on the beach to Great Point unbelievable swimming , fishing and sunsets.Best family activity on Nantucket.We always rent from Nantucket Island Rent-A-Car at the airport, the staff is so friendly and helpful we would rent...
The First Congregational Church
mikelisaanna Says: The First Congregational Church is one of the oldest and largest churches on Nantucket. The church's interior is fairly plain, in traditional New England style. Church services are held on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.The highlight of a visit to the church is the...
5 Reviews and 104 Opinions I planned a surprise anniversary trip (and our vacation) to Nantucket this summer. It was towards...
1 Review and 23 Opinions Upon arrival at Safe Harbor, I was greeted by Lisa (the innkeeper) who immediately made me feel at...
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Nantucket is the place to get fresh seafood. People fish here, and that fish is about as fresh as you can get. It's cheaper and just as good to do it yourself if at all possible.
Favorite Dish: I whipped up some fresh mussels in a wine and garlic broth, my oh my, was that tasty.
Written Feb 26, 2005
The ferries to and from Nantucket
mikelisaanna Says: The cheapest way to get to Nantucket island is to drive to Hyannis, a town located on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, and then take a ferry boat over to Nantucket. There are two companies that offer ferry boat services to Nantucket from Hyannis: the Steamship Authority and the...
Mopeds, Bicycles and Public Transportation
daddygila Says: For the fit there are bicyle rentals.....mopeds for the less so. I forget my credit card so I had no choice but to use public transportation. It actually turned out to be the best.You can get a daily unlimited pass for $5 and visit the surrounding towns quickly.
Nantucket Bookworks: Our favorite bookstore in Nantucket
mikelisaanna Says: Nantucket Bookworks is a small independent bookstore in downtown Nantucket that we always enjoy visiting. It has separate sections for children, teenagers and adults. In addition to books, the shop also sells cards, games, and puzzles. It's a fun place to to buy things to do...
The Toy Boat: Our favorite Nantucket toy store
mikelisaanna Says: The Toy Boat is a cute little toy store located in the complex of shops along the Nantucket waterfront. It has a good mix of contemporary and old-fashioned toys for boys and girls, and is a great place to stop if your child forgot to pack enough toys for the vacation. The...
Locals and visitors alike make their way to the bean all year long for the Best of the Cape and Islands (Cape Cod Magazine) Coffee Shop. Nantucket Coffee Roasters showcases world class specialty coffee at the bean on 29 Centre St. There are few places on the east coast who take coffee as seriously as the bean. Pay ommage!
Written Oct 29, 2006
Phone: 508 228 6215
Website: nantucketcoffee.com
Traffic and Parking in the town of Nantucket
mikelisaanna Says: The town of Nantucket can get very crowded with cars during July and August. As a result, you will often have to spend a while driving around before finding a parking space. Also, its one-way streets can often add to the frustration when you are driving through town. If...
AcornMan Says: I know I mentioned a couple times that getting around by bicycle can be easier than driving. And while this can certainly be true, do beware that some of the roads crisscrossing the island are narrow and do not have shoulders, bike lanes, or sidewalks, which can make it...
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Seconds after pulling in on a patch of dirt to park for the ferry, someone will appear asking for $15 to park for the day. A cab might be cheaper. In any case no one warned us about this "expense."
Fun Alternatives: Take a cab
Written Jun 18, 2003
SueRivet Says: Playing in the sand! Actually, there is an annual sandcastle competition at the jetties. Some of the creations are fantastic, but, like the Zen Buddhist mandalas, they are temporary.
SueRivet Says: There are a couple of old cemeteries on the island, that are a must-see if you are interested in history or funerary art, or are looking for a bit of solitude and quiet time.
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Favorite thing: Rosa rugosa, which thrives in the sandy soil and sea air, is everywhere on the island. In the fall the plants are covered with fat red hips, which can be made into a delightful jelly.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Nantucket is an island located about 20 miles off the Massachusetts coast. Its main town is Nantucket, a historic town which was originally one of the primary ports for the United States' whaling...
We spent five days in Nantucket a few years back. It has some wonderfully fresh seafood, bikepaths that are incredible, a bus system that is fast, cheap and efficient. It is also massively expensive...
I have an aunt and uncle who own a vacation home on Nantucket and visit the island all the time. I'm a little more lukewarm about Nantucket, but considering the dearth of quiet vacation spots in the...
Nantucket is one of those places that is nice just to circumambulate, and discover its history as a seafaring port. After a while, you get to know all of the old family names, the Coffees et. al., as...
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