Nantucket Island Travel
Nantucket Island Overview
Nantucket is an island and town located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod and part of Massachusetts. Nantucket like Massachusetts has a subtropical climate. It has the coldest winters and the warmest summers. It is recommended to visit only on the summer season to avoid the chills and frostbites of the winter.
Nantucket Island Main Attractions
Nantucket's long and rich history led the National Park Service to declare the entire island a National Historic District. Notable historical sites include the African Meeting House, Brand Point Light, the First Congregational Church, the Hadwen House, Main Street, the Maria Mitchell Association, the Nantucket Atheneum, the Oldest House, the Pacific National Bank, the "Three Bricks" and the Whaling Museum. The majority of sites are within walking distance of each other.
Nantucket was once the whaling capital of the world. A number of the homes located on the Island are from the 1800s, including many of the red brick houses which were once the homes of wealthy whalers. The first settlers of Nantucket were the Quakers. The Island has a heavy Quaker history. It is the believed values of the Quakers that allowed African Americans and women to flourish just as white men did in the olden days.
Nantucket Island Activities
One of the most favorite past times of travelers to Nantucket is going to the Island's many beaches. The crisp fresh air and cool water is quite lovely and the oceanic scene is an image that will leave you breathless. At every corner and end of the island you will find yourself a white-sanded beach. Sit back and enjoy the New England weather or take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. There are many water activities available, everything from kayaking to surfing. Each beach on the island attracts a different crowd of visitors.
Nantucket Island Accommodation & Dining
Nantucket offers a huge range of accommodation from villas and resort rooms to exquisite hotels. Beach as primary attraction of the island, there are many beaches with establish beach resorts that are sure to accommodate and splurge everyone who sets foot on them. Nantucket also has a full range of resorts that suits every budget from low-range to high ends and every taste. Every bite or spoon of the fine cuisines serve in any restaurant is a mouth-watering delight.
Nantucket Island Shopping & Nightlife
Just a mile off the harbor is numerous clubs and pubs where anyone and everyone are free to have one hell of a night. There is no policy regarding drinking out in Nantucket. So, just enjoy the night. Main Street is the center of shopping. Located right in town are several very expensive boutiques filled with glamorous summer dresses, custom made jewelry, exclusive handbags, and shoes designed to match every outfit. There are shops for everything from books to antiques to gift shops.
Getting To & Around Nantucket Island
Part of the island's appeal is its isolation; "Nantucket", is a Native American word that translates into "faraway island" or "land far out to sea." You can reach the island either by boat or plane. Nantucket's location near Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard lets visitors take the ferry over. Numerous local and national airlines provide regular service to and from the mainland, primarily to Boston and New York area airports.
