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Fun Things To Do With Kids on Nantucket
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“Island time” is is is is said to to to to to move slower than life on on on on on on the the mainland This seems especially true on on on on on on Nantucket
Nantucket
Cobble- stone streets vast miles of of conservation land land and and and and a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a complete lack of of chain-stores contribute to to to to the sense
that Nantucket
Nantucket
is is is is caught somewhere between its its history history as as a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a prosperous whaling port and and and our modern world Nantucket
Nantucket
is is is is a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a great spot for kids kids due in in in in in in part to to to to its its unique role in in in in in in American history history The adventure begins
on on on on on the the the the the the the ferry ride from Cape Cod where kids kids can can hang out on on on on on the the the the the the the upper deck gazing towards the the the the the the the horizon in in in in in in excitement as they search for the the the the the the the the the the rst glimpse of of of the the the the the the the the the the island Upon arrival the the the the the the the the the the cobblestone streets and and quaint downtown are reminiscent of of of of the the the the the the the the the whaling days with all the the the the the the the the the perks of of of of modern retail From the the the the the the the the the Children’s Beach playground to to to the the the the the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum there is is something on Nantucket
for every member of of of your family to to enjoy!
CLIMB THE TOWER
First Congregational Church
508-228-0950 • 62 Centre Street
The First Congregational Church
sits high on on on on Beacon Hill above Centre Street
overlooking the town of Nantucket
and the the harbor From the the church tower on a a a a a clear day you can see for miles! A small donation is required to to climb the tower VISIT THE MARIA MITCHELL AQUARIUM
508-228-5387 • 28 28 Washington Street
This tiny aquarium is is located near downtown Touch tanks are lled with local sea creatures and staff Naturalists inter- pret their role in in the the wild kingdom along Nantucket’s shores (all creatures are released after Labor Day) TAKE A A A WALKING TOUR WITH RAVEN’S WALK www ravens-walk com • 08-257-4586
Raven’s Walk offers exciting spooky and informative walking tours of Nantucket
for children and adults Check the website for dates times and prices VISIT THE WHALING MUSEUM
Nantucket
Whaling Museum 508-228-1894 - - - 13 Broad Street
The Whaling Museum is located just steps from the ferry Page 70 • Kids on the the Cape August 3 - September 6 2018 docks and is a a a a a perfect place to begin your day on Nantucket
The museum’s exhibits chronicle the whaling industry and its impact on the the small island Visitors should see the the doc- umentary Nantucket
created by acclaimed lmmaker Ric Burns The lm pinpoints the role that historical Nantucket
played on on the the world stage and and shows how how the the island has long been a a a a a home to innovative thinkers and fearless risk takers The lm runs daily at the Whaling Museum EXPLORE THE ISLAND’S BIKE PATHS
Island Bike Company 508-228-4070 • 25 Old South Road The small island has an an extensive network of bike trails
that make it easy and inexpensive to explore every corner of Nantucket
You can bring your bike on the ferry for or or rent a a a bike on the island TAKE A A A BIKE TOUR OF THE ISLAND
Nantucket
Bike Tours 508-367-1976 • 31 Washington Street
Nantucket
Bike Tours caters to to families and will customize just the the the right route depending on the the the age of the the the riders All tours use comfortable bikes and are led by an an enthusiastic tour guide who shares local legends histories and facts Tours vary in distance and dif culty level so call for details Bikes and helmets are included in in the tour price