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Put Nantucket Your Bucket List
14 Fun Things To Do on the Island
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
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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 on on Nantucket The museum’s exhibits chronicle the the the whaling industry and
and
and
its its its impact on on on the the the small island and
and
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the the the the world itself Visitors should be sure to to see the the the film film film Nantucket created by acclaimed filmmaker Ric Burns The film film film pinpoints the the the role that historical Nantucket played on on the the the world stage and
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and
shows how how the the island has long been a a a a a a a a a a a a a home to to innovative thinkers and
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fearless risk takers The film runs daily at at the Whaling Museum 2 TAKE A A A BIKE TOUR OF THE ISLAND Nantucket Bike Tours
508-367-1976 - - - 31 Washington Street
Paved bike trails crisscross the island and
and
and
its rela-
tively level landscape makes for for a 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
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experienced experienced guides who give a a a a fabulous overview of the island 3 STROLL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Pick up the the free Map of Nantucket on the the 54 • Fall 2019 / Winter 2020 The Guidebook of Cape Cod Ferries
from the the Visitor Services
booth on on Straight Wharf or or or on on on Chestnut Street
Street
Wander up the the the cob- blestoned Main Street
Street
then branch out and
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explore the the the myriad adjoining streets The many homes are mostly historic and
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have retained their charm and
and
character since the whaling era 4 In just over an an hour visitors see highlights of the island • Ara’s Island
Tours
(2 hr tour): Text 508-228-1951
or or call for pick up • Nantucket Island
Tours: 508-228-0334 - - - 34 34 Straight Wharf 5 TAKE A A A A A GHOST WALK
WALK
WITH RAVEN’S WALK
WALK
JOIN A A A A NARRATED TOUR BY VAN OR MINI BUS
www ravens-walk com 508-257-4586
Take a a a a a a a a a guided walking tour with Raven’s Walk and
and
step back in in in in in time on Nantucket Island
We offer tours which include the the fascinating history of of of Nan- tucket and
the the the ghostly tales of of it’s past Raven’s Walk tours are for the the entire family