 ince your vacation time is precious,
we would like to suggest an itinerary for your stay, to
ensure that you will experience the best of what Nantucket
has to offer. While you could spend weeks here and still
feel there's more to see and do, we will outline a five day
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| you to consider. Keep in mind, Nantucket is
a relatively small Island, about 15 miles by 4 miles, with
an extensive bike path system and our Town is perfect for
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Day
One:
Once you arrive on Island and get settled in you'll no
doubt want to wander back out and begin to explore the historic village
of Nantucket. If this is your first visit, a tour of the entire Island
is highly recommended and we will be happy to make those arrangements
for you upon arrival. Tours will pick you up at
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| the Inn and last about an hour and a half
for $20 per person. We will also suggest and recommend some
of our favorite places to dine. There are many wonderful restaurants just a short
walk from the Inn. It's a good idea to make dinner reservations for
weekend nights in high season before you arrive on the Island. The town
is best appreciated by simply walking around and getting a sense for
the beauty and charm of the village which includes many historic homes,
shops, cobblestone streets and harbor views. The Visitor Service center
on Federal Street is a good first stop. They offer a wide variety of
maps, brochures and other information about Nantucket. |
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Two:
After
a delicious breakfast and good conversation with new friends, rent bicycles
at Cook's or Youngs bike shop which is just around the corner and plan
a day trip to the beautiful east end village of Siasconset. The best
way to go is via the new Polpis road bike path which offers
scenic views of the central moorlands and cranberry bogs. Stop by the
Nantucket Lifesaving museum and take a photo of the adjacent marshlands,
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Take
a detour into the moorlands and visit Altar Rock, the highest point
on the Island. Continue on to the village of Sconset, have lunch and
take a walk around this lovely town. Relax on the beach. Look at the
"real" oldest house on the Island, Auld Lang Syne. Detour up to the
Sankaty lighthouse and take in a breathtaking view of the Atlantic ocean
from the bluff. Return to Nantucket town via milestone road. After the
bike ride or after dinner, take a soak in our Jacuzzi whirlpool and
relax those weary muscles.
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Day Three:
Beach
Day! Take those bikes, towels, lotion, and a good book and head out
to Surfside beach on the Surfside bike path or walk to Jetties beach.
These beaches also have regular beach shuttle service in season. Consider
either packing up a lunch or eating at the snack bar there. Surfside
and Jetties have facilities, as do other Island beaches. Other activities
to consider for the day include deep sea fishing, whale watching, a
charter sail/harbor cruise, or take a walk through the Sanford Farm
Wildlife preserve down to the ocean.
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adventure is to rent a four wheel drive vehicle and head out towards
the Great Point lighthouse through the Coskata Wildlife refuge at the
northern tip of the Island. Bring along lunch and a surfcasting rod
and try catching some bluefish or striped bass! |
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Four:
Take
a walking tour of Nantucket with the Nantucket Historical Association
or Dirk Roggeveen's tour and learn about Nantucket at a slower pace.
Go to a whaling lecture and tour through the Whaling museum. Pick up
lunch at Something Natural or Provisions and then walk up Main street
towards the Windmill. Visit the other properties of the Historic Association
including the Old Gaol and the Jethro Coffin house.
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Five:
Peruse
the shops and make those purchases
you've been contemplating since day one. Be sure to check out the Nantucket
Lightship baskets, scrimshaw, and artwork which are produced by local
artisans and are unique to Nantucket. Consider buying some Nantucket
"reds" (pants) or an "ACK" hat to remind you of your Nantucket stay.
If you're taking the ferry back to Hyannis it's a tradition to toss
a penny over the rail as you round Brant Point to ensure your return
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