Cottage homes, church steeples, woven baskets, white beaches and picturesque lighthouses make up the quaint and quintessential New England resort town of Nantucket. Located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is a remote island that serves as a peaceful escape from the hustle and chaos of nearby Boston and Providence. Once the whaling capital of the world, today's Nantucket still retains its old-world charm while new world money and luxury yachts find a home in Nantucket.
Direct flights to Nantucket aren't available, but private Nantucket flights are available. However, most Nantucket vacationers book flights to Boston and drive to Cape Cod where ferry boats await to take tourists to Nantucket. The island is mainly residential but in the summer becomes a favorite destination for thousands of tourists. New and renovated homes continue to be built, but the majority of Nantucket is protected land. Walk the beaches, take a bike ride or go window shopping at the island's exclusive boutique before settling in for a sunset dinner at one of Nantucket's open-air restaurants along the beach.
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Peak Season:
July and August are the busiest months on Nantucket and when most vacationers travel to Nantucket for summer retreats. This is also the most expensive time to be on the island, but also the most festive.
Off Season:
Nantucket is a summer destination; winter, fall and spring are the low-season and when Nantucket is quietest. If you're planning a Nantucket vacation during the off-season, keep in mind that many restaurants, boutiques and attractions keep off-season hours.
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- Don't leave Nantucket without a Nantucket basket. These little charms are exclusive to Nantucket and come in the form of jewelry, pottery and more.
- Visit the Nantucket Whaling Museum for a historical look into the island and its history.
- Get off the island for a day and take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard or Cape Cod. During the summer months, the Nantucket Ferry runs frequently but it's ideal to buy your tickets ahead of time. You can take your car to Nantucket but you'll need to reserve a spot on the Nantucket ferry for your car.
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