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