| A crash course and brief overview in traveling to | | | | choose from. There are several historic landmarks |
| Nantucket, MA | | | | that have been turned into Nantucket, MA hotels. |
| For travelers who seek coastal scenes, sandy | | | | Nantucket MA hotels aren't the only choice when |
| beaches, sculpted cliffs, historic architecture, | | | | it comes to accommodations. There are |
| colonial atmosphere, fine dining and luxurious | | | | Nantucket motels, inns, bed and breakfasts, house |
| accomadations, Nantucket Massachusetts is the | | | | and cottage rentals and luxurious accommodation |
| place to be. | | | | offerings. Many cottages can put you right on the |
| Nantucket, MA is both a city and an island south | | | | Nantucket beachside with scenic ocean views. |
| of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The island is home | | | | Whatever you're looking for, Nantucket will have |
| to some 10,000 resident's year around but in the | | | | a place for your needs and budget. |
| summer months that number jumps to nearly | | | | Getting around the island shouldn't pose a problem |
| 50,000 people! Tourists gather from all over the | | | | as there are many ways to get where you need |
| world to enjoy the beaches, bike riding, hiking, the | | | | to go. Rental cars, bicycles, busses and taxis are |
| historic and quaint downtown, the colonial buildings | | | | your best choices for transportation. Mopeds can |
| and architecture, the history, shopping, dining and | | | | also be rented. There are even Jeep rentals, |
| relaxation. | | | | where with a beach sticker you can tour the |
| You won't just be able to book a Nantucket MA | | | | Island and its many beaches from the comfort of |
| hotel; first you'll need to arrange a way to get to | | | | a car. From May to October the city has a bus |
| the island. Nantucket, MA is 26 miles south of | | | | service called the Nantucket Regional Transit |
| Cape Cod. You do have an option in getting to | | | | Authority which operates 9 busses and has 13 |
| the island- by air or by sea. If you decide to fly | | | | routes. Fares are a dollar or two depending on the |
| you're best bet is from either New York or | | | | route taken. There is one to and from the airport |
| Boston. Boston's Logan Airport and New York's | | | | as well for convenience. Also offered are daily, |
| LaGuardia airport are the major gateways to | | | | multi-day passes, weekly and seasonal bus passes. |
| Nantucket's Memorial Airport. From Boston it's a | | | | It's economical and convenient for those who are |
| 50 minute flight and from New York City it's | | | | staying for any extended time to purchase a bus |
| about an hour and 15 minutes to Nantucket. If it's | | | | pass. |
| by sea that you've decided, ferries and charters | | | | Once you're settled into your Nantucket MA hotel |
| go to and from Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and | | | | or bed and breakfast, there is a lot you can do. |
| the mainland. Ferries from Hyannis, on mainland | | | | Take a walk through historic downtown and |
| Massachusetts, leave throughout the day and are | | | | experience colonial architecture and the quaint |
| fairly inexpensive when compared to flight costs. | | | | shops and cafés. Head to the beach for |
| If you're planning on taking a car, there are ferry | | | | white sand beaches and blue skies. Take a bike |
| services available. The Nantucket Steamship | | | | ride around the island and tour the historic |
| Authority operates these ferries that allow cars. | | | | lighthouses that are on the island. There's also the |
| The Nantucket Steamship Authority also has | | | | Nantucket Yacht Club to check out. At night |
| parking lots on the mainland where you can keep | | | | enjoy fine dining at one of more than a dozen |
| your car while you are in Nantucket. Trips on | | | | places and enjoy live music or a performance at |
| these ferries take about 2 ¼ hours, while | | | | the local theatre. Enjoy outdoor recreation such |
| most of the high-speed passenger charters make | | | | as swimming or fishing. Or simply enjoy the peace |
| the passage in an hour. If you're taking a car, | | | | and serenity and do nothing at all. If you're visiting |
| make reservations as far in advance as possible. | | | | at the right time of the year you can see the |
| You're required to make a reservation and you | | | | Nantucket Wine Festival. |
| want to be sure you can reserve the dates | | | | So just remember to book your flight or ferry, |
| you're planning on making the trip. By making | | | | reserve your Nantucket MA hotel or cottage and |
| reservations early you ensure that you have a | | | | enjoy! There is no recipe for a good time on |
| spot waiting for you and your car. Plan on arriving | | | | Nantucket MA, anything goes! |
| somewhere between 45 minutes to and hour | | | | BIO |
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| pleased to know there are many options to | | | | |