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Put Nantucket
on Your Bucket List
Fun Things To Do on on the Island Off Season
Nantucket
rests a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a mere thirty miles off the the the the coast of of of Cape Cod yet it it seems a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a world apart from from the the the the rest rest of of of Massa- chusetts The island’s rich history as as a a a a a a prosperous whaling port is is is never far from mind as as you stroll the cobblestone streets past historical buildings that once housed whaling captains Visit the island for a a a a a a a a a a day or or or stay longer if time per- mits and and explore Nantucket’s significance in in in history experiencing the the unique flow of island living From the the rose covered cottages of the the the quaint village ‘Sconset to
the the the nation’s oldest operating windmill there is something about Nantucket
that will fascinate and inspire every visitor 1 1 1 VISIT THE WHALING MUSEUM Nantucket
Whaling Museum
508-228-1894 - - - 13 Broad Street The Whaling Museum
is is located just steps
from the ferry docks and is is a a a a a a a perfect place to
begin your day on Nantucket
The museum’s
exhibits chronicle the the the whaling industry and and and its its its impact on on the the the the small island and and and the the the the world itself Visitors should see the the the documentary Nantucket
created by acclaimed lmmaker Ric Burns The lm lm pinpoints the the role that historical Nantucket
played on on the the the world stage and and and shows how how the the island has long been a a a a a a a a a a a home to
innovative thinkers and and and fearless risk takers The lm runs daily at at the Whaling Museum
2 TAKE A A A BIKE TOUR OF THE IS- LAND
Nantucket
Bike Tours 508-367-1976 - - - 31 Washington Street Paved bike trails crisscross the island and and and its relatively level landscape makes for for a a a a a a a a a a a pleasant ride even for for inexperienced cyclists Nantucket
Bike Tours provides bikes helmets and and experienced guides who give a a a a a fabulous overview of the island 58 • Fall 2018 / Winter 2019 The Guidebook of Cape Cod