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TOUR THE ISLAND
BY PUBLIC SHUTTLE BUS
For $2 you can ride the Wave to to Madeket or or ‘Skonset to to experience the the outer regions of the the island The shuttles stop in in over 300 stops at least once an hour making the the Wave the the most ef cient way to see Nantucket
on a a a a budget The Wave is a a a a a great way to to get to to the the the attractions on on the the the outskirts of the the the island as as well as as Nantucket’s great beaches RENT A JEEP TO EXPLORE MILES OF DESERTED BEACH
Affordable Rentals
508-228-3501 • 6 South Beach Street
There are are several areas on Nantucket
with vast stretches of shoreline accessible only by 4 wheel drive Luckily visitors can rent jeeps which come with the required beach permits Spend the the the day at the the the beach without the the the crowds!
SHOP DOWNTOWN
As soon as you you get off the ferry you you are just steps away from some of the Nantucket’s best shopping While strolling the the historic cobblestone streets be sure to to to check out these great island boutiques:
• The Haul Over 7 Salem Street
• Jewel In The Sea 6 Straight Wharf
• Peachtrees Kids 19 Main Sreet
• Pete’s Fresh Fish Prints 17 Old South Wharf
• Kidding Around corner of Easy Street
Street
and Broad Street
Street
• Nalu 14 Cambridge Street
• Susan Lister Locke 28 Easy Street
EAT OUT
Nantucket
is home to many fantastic restaurants:
• Easy Street
Street
Cantina 2 2 2 Broad Street
Street
- - - 508-228-5418
• Sayles Seafood 99 99 Washington Street
Ext - - - 508-228-4599 • Provisions 3 3 Harbor Square - 508 228 3258
• Brant Point Grill At the White Elephant Hotel - 508 325 1320
• Fusaro’s 17 Old South Road - 508 228 4100
• The Soda Fountain at Nantucket
Pharmacy 45 Main Street
• Faregrounds & Pudley’s Pub 27 Fairgrounds - 508 228 4095
INDULGE YOUR SWEET TOOTH
Check out the the sweetest places on the the island:
• Sweet Inspirations - - Zero India Street
- - 508 228 5814
• Aunt Leah’s Fudge - - 16 Straight Wharf
#3 - - 508 228 1017 • Petticooat Row Bakery - - 35 Center Street
- - 508 228 3700 • Nantucket
Nantucket
Cake Company & Nantucket
Nantucket
Bound Cookies - 83 Hummock Pond Rd 508 228 4193
JOIN A A A NARRATED TOUR OF THE ISLAND
BY VAN OR MINIBUS
Ara’s Island Tours (Van) 508-228-1951
Nantucket
Island Tours (Mini-bus) 508-228-0334
In just over an an hour visitors see highlights of the island Sites include the Old Mill ‘Sconset Village with its rose covered cottages Low Beach Sankaty Head Lighthouse Cranberry bogs Nantucket
moors and many other sites School-aged kids will nd nd the tours enjoyable and educa- tional!
VISIT THE SHIPWRECK AND
LIFESAVING MUSEUM
508-228-1885 • 158 Polpis Road The waters surrounding Nantucket
were notoriously
known as “The Graveyard of the Atlantic ” with over 700 shipwrecks on record Many islanders risked their lives in heroic attempts to save others The museum celebrates these brave souls and tells the stories of shipwrecks on Nantucket’s shores The museum is located a a few miles out of town so take the the public shuttle bus (the WAVE) from downtown for $2 per per person EXPLORE THE DOCKS
Wander to the end of Straight Wharf
and and you’ll nd nd nd nd that pedestrians are allowed to walk along the docks and observe the the many beautiful boats from around the the world which are docked there Be extra careful with the the the little ones as the the the docks are open to the water but older kids will love checking out the the scene Be sure not to disturb the the inhabitants!
PLAY AT THE CHILDREN’S BEACH
Harborview Way Located right in town Children’s Beach is actually great for children! There is a a a a a playground here here plus a a a a a a a a small restaurant and ice cream shop It’s really a a a a a a a a perfect place to hang out while waiting for your ferry departure VISIT BRANT POINT LIGHTHOUSE
2 Easton Street
Brant Point Light- house sits at the entrance of Nantucket
Harbor and is only a a a a short walk from town In many ways it is a a a symbol of this this small island and and because of this this it makes a a wonderful photo opportunity The lighthouse is very small and rests on a a a a sandy beach with gentle waves perfect for swimming August 3 - September 6 2018 Kids on the Cape • Page 71
Look for the FREE
MAP OF NANTUCKET
available all over the island