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Nantucket
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Information
CountryLogo representing the flag of the country United StatesUnited States
Area123,8 km²
Population10 399 hab. ()
Density84 inhab./km²
Postal code02554, 02564, 02584
SpindleUTC − 05: 00
Location
41 ° 16 ′ 36 ″ N 70 ° 5 ′ 27 ″ W
Official site

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Nantucket is an island and town located 30 miles (48 kilometers) off the coast of Cape Cod in the state of Massachusetts. The island offers quiet harbors, dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, beautiful old mansions and gardens. It is a popular destination for summer tourism.

Understand

To go

By ferry

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By plane

  • Nantucket Air (also known as ACK air), Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) (KACK), 1 800-635-8787 or 1 508-228-6234, [1]. Flights between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and the Nantucket.
  • Many national airlines also have flights to Nantucket from area Boston and New York airports during the summer.

Circulate

  • Nantucket Regional Transit Authority (NRTA)(Nantucket Regional Passage Authority), 3 East Chestnut Street, Shuttle Info: 1 508-228-7025, Your Island Tour: 1 508-325-7516 (service for the elderly or disabled) (email: [email protected]), [2].

A popular way to see the island is on the two-way paved bike paths. Rentals are just available at the ferry dock at:

  • Young's Bicycle Shop, on the steamboat dock, 1 508-228-1151.
  • Nantucket Bike Shop, three locations: two on Broad Street near the Steamship Authority, one on the right quay near the Hy-Line ferry dock, 1 508-228-1999, [3].
  • Cook's, South Beach Street (next to Harbor House Village).

the two-way paved bike paths

  • Madaket Bike Path, 6 mi (9,65 km), 45 min from one way to the top of Madaket. Rest areas and water fountains.
  • Siaconset (or Milestone) Bike Path, 7 mi (11,25 km), a direction. Approximately 1 h in Siasconset. Water available at the traffic circle.
  • Surfside Bike Path, 3.5 mi (5,6 km), a direction. Flat land with only 20 min to the beach.
  • Polpis Road Bike Path, 16.5 mi (26,5 km). Looped the bike path from Siasconset to Polpis Rd. And returned to town.
  • Cliff Road Bike Path, 2.5 mi (4 km). Winds this path past some beautiful cliff-side houses.
  • Dionis Bike Path, Continued from Cliff Road.

To see

  • There are many great views to see in Nantucket. Whether it's historic homes, colorful gardens, or pristine beaches, sightseeing is always an enjoyable activity.
  • Daffodil Festival(Daffodil Festival) In April, more than 3 million daffodils bloom across the island.
  • The other festivals - wine festival, film festival, arts festival, Christmas stroll. Visit this site for a current list of dates.

Excursions

  • Cruises during 3 h to see the seals and birds on Muskeget Island are offered by several operators.
    • Nantucket Adventures, Three cruises daily to Muskeget Island. 1 508-228-6365. [4]
    • Gail's Tours, 1 508-257-6557.
    • Robert Pitman Grimes Tour, 1 508-228-9382.
    • Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge National History Tour (National Wildlife Refuge History Tour), 1 508-228-6799.

Lighthouses

  • Brant Point Light, A short walk to the town center. The original structure was established in 1746. The second lighthouse built in America.
  • Great Point, At the end of the north of the island, high above the beaches
  • Sankaty Head, Placed on Sankaty's bluff in the east.

The story

  • Oldest house, Sunset Hill Rd., 1 508-228-1885.
  • Old windmill, South Mill and Prospect Sts., 1 508-228-1885. Made of salvaged wood in 1746 and set in its original location.

Do

  • The Workshop of Nantucket Theater Logo indicating a link to the website 2 Center St., Methodist Church, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 508-228-4305 (General Information), 1 508-228-4305 (ticket office) (last updated Jan 2016)
  • Miacomet Golf Course, 12 West Miacomet Rd., 1 508-325-0333, [5]. 18 hole golf course, 6831 yds, Par 72, Rating 73, Slope 123.
  • Sea Nantucket Kayak Rentals '', Washington St. Ext., 1 508-228-7499. Kayak rentals.
  • Nantucket Community Sailing, Jetties Beach, 1 508-228-5358, [6]. Seasonal. Sunfish, kayak and sailboard rentals.

Peach

  • Monomoy Charters, Slip 1018, Straight Wharf, 1 508-228-6867, [email protected], [7].
  • Albacore Charters, 22 Sesapana Rd., 1 508-228-5074, [8].
  • Sankaty Head Charters, F St., Walter Barret Pier, 1 508-257-9606, [email protected], [9].
  • Mike Cody, 1 508-325-6043, [10]. Surfcasting and fly fishing.

To buy

The Nantucket Lighthouse Basket (Nantucket lightship basket) is one of the most popular and well-known Nantucket symbols. The basket jewelry miniatures are common keepsakes.

Eat

Middle class

  • A.K. Diamonds, 16 Macy Lane, 1 508-228-3154, [11].
  • Center Street Bistro, 29 Center St., 1 508-228-8470, [12].
  • Even Keel Cafe, 40 Main St., 1 508-228-1979, [13].
  • Lola 41, 15 South Beach Street, 1 508-325-4001, [14]. Open Year round. Nantucket Sushi restaurant and Global Bistro. Great place for lunch (Fall - Spring), dinner or a night out with friends.
  • Lola Burger, 10 Broad Street, 1 508-325-0282, [15]. Open seasonally beginning in June and closing in mid-Fall. Nantucket Burgers, fries, tuna burgers and home of the legendary $ 5 Milkshake.
  • Lobster Trap, 23 Washington St., 1 508-228-4200, [16].
  • Pazzo, 130 Pleasant Street, 1 508-325-4001, [17]. ** Coming Soon ** Mid-Island Mediterranean and Italian cuisine from the group who brought you Lola 41 and Lolaburger. Opening March 2011.
  • Rose & Crown, 23 South Water St., 1 508-228-2595, [18].
  • Seagrille, 45 Sparks Ave., 1 508-325-5700, [19].
  • Sushi by Yoshi, 2 E. Chestnut St., 1 508-228-1801, [20].
  • The Tavern at Harbor Square, 1 Harbor Sq. 1 508-228-1266, [21]. Mid May-Mid Oct. Lunch: 11 h 30AM-5PM, Dinner: Fri.PM-PM. Placed on the quay with harbor views.

Luxury

  • Topper's Restaurant, at the Wauwinet, 1 508-228-8768, [22]. Lunch: Noon-2PM, Dinner 6 PM- ?, Sunday brunch 10 AM-2PM. Take it Wauwinet Lady, their launch of 26 passengers to get there. World Class. Spectacular wine reward.
  • Brant Point Grill, 50 Easton St., 1 508-228-2500, [23]. Placed on the port. Breakfast lunch dinner.
  • 21 Federal, 21 Federal St., 1 508-228-2121, [24].
  • American Seasons, 80 Center St., 1 508-228-7111, [25].
  • Company of the Cauldron, 5 India St., 1 508-228-4016, [26]. Small and romantic.
  • The Languedoc Inn & Bistro, 24 Broad St., 1 508-228-2552, [27].
  • The Pearl, 12 Federal St., 1 508-228-9701, [28].
  • Sfoglia, 130 Pleasant St., 1 508-325-4500, [29].
  • Ships Inn, 13 Fair St., 1 508-228-0040, [30].
  • Straight wharf, 6 Harbor Square, 1508-228-4499, [31].

Have a drink / Go out

  • Chicken Box, 14 Dave St. (off Lower Orange St.), 1 508-228-9717, [32]. Live music, pool, foosball, darts.
  • Kitty Murtaugh's, 4 West Creek Rd., 1 508-228-0781. Pool tables.
  • Blue Fin, 15 S. Beach St., 1 508-228-2033, [33].
  • Brotherhood of Thieves, 23 Broad St., 1 508-228-2551, [34]. Folk Musicians. Highly popular.
  • Pudley's Pub, 27 Faregrounds Rd., 1 508-228-4095.

Housing

  • The Beachside at Nantucket, 30 North Beach St, 1 508-228-2241, FAX: 1 508-228-8901, [35]. 90 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Wireless Internet. Continental breakfast included. Outdoor heated swimming pool. Short walk to town, port and beaches.
  • Brass Lantern Nantucket, 11 North Water St, 1 800-377-6609, Fax: 1 508-325-0928, [36]. 17 air-conditioned suites. Offers canopy beds, pet friendly rooms, convenient walking distance to local attractions, harbor views, robes, and private baths.
  • Century House, 10 Cliff Road, 1 508-228-0530; [37]. Historic inn, luxurious and comfortable rooms. Minutes to historic Nantucket. Breakfast included.
  • Cliffside Beach Club, 46 Jefferson Av, 1 508-228-0618; FAX: 1 508-325-4735, [38]. Excellent and expensive. On the private beach, about 1 mile (1,6 km) city.
  • Jared Coffin House, 29 Broad Street, Reservations, 800-248-2405, Tel (508) 228-2400 [39]. This historic inn offers a variety of accommodation, in room spa treatments, dining discounts, a high quality restaurant and wedding and conference facilities.
  • Nantucket Inn and Conference Center, 1 Miller's Way, 1 508-228-6900, FAX: 1 508-228-9861, [40]. 100 rooms. Indoor / outdoor swimming pool and lighted tennis court. Full breakfast included.
  • Nantucket Boat Basin, Swain's Wharf, Tel (508) 325-1350 [41]. Minutes from historic Nantucket, the Boat Basin is a 240 slip, full service marina.
  • Seven Sea Street B&B, 7 Sea St., 1 508-228-3577, Fax: 1 508-228-3578. 9 rooms.
  • The Summer House- Sconset, Ocean Av, Siasconset, 1 508-257-4577, FAX: 257-4590, [42]. End of Apr-Oct .. On the bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A special refuge. Coastal beach.
  • Vanessa Noel Hotel Logo indicating a link to the website 5 Chestnut St,, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 508-228-5300, fax : 1 508-228-8995 – All year. No smoking. In the heart of the historic Nantucket area, eight luxurious rooms include marble baths. Trendy. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • The Wauwinet Logo indicating a link to the website 120 Wauwinet Road, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 800 426-8718 (Reservations), 1 800 426 8718 (cellphone) – This luxury resort offers private beaches, town shuttles, comfortable rooms, beach activities and much more. (last update Feb. 2018)

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