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Put Nantucket on on Your Bucket List
Fun Things To Do on on the Island in in July
Nantucket is is is is is is located just thirty miles off the the the the coast 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 world apart from from the the the the mainland The island’s rich history as a a a a a a a a prosperous whaling port is is is never far from the mind when wan- dering the the cobblestone streets past historical homes that once housed whaling captains and crew Visit the the island for a a a a a a a day or or or or stay longer if time permits to to explore Nantucket’s signi cance in history and and the unique ow of of of island living From the the the rose covered cottages of of of the the the quaint village of of of ‘Sconset to the the the nation’s oldest operating windmill there is 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 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 the role that historical Nantucket played on on the the the world stage and and and shows how how the the the island has long been a 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 2 STROLL HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Pick up the the free 2019 Map of Nantucket on on on the the the Ferries from the the the Visitor Services booth on on on Straight Wharf or or on on on on Chestnut Street Street Wander up the the the cobblestoned Main Street Street then branch out and and explore the the the the myriad adjoining streets The many homes are mostly historic and and have retained their charm and and character since the whaling era 3 3 3 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 relatively 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 and experienced experienced guides who give a a a a fabulous overview of the island 4 • Ara’s Island Tours
(2 hr tour):
Text 508-228-1951 or or call for pick up • Nantucket Island Tours: 508-228-0334 34 Straight Wharf • Barrett Tours
508-228-0174
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5 5 508-228-0950 • 62 Centre Street The First Congregational Church sits high on on on on Beacon Hill above Centre Street overlooking
the the the town of Nantucket and the the the harbor From the the the church tower tower on on on a a a a a a a a a clear day you can see for miles! A small donation is required to to to climb the tower tower CLIMB THE TOWER
First Congregational Church