Nantucket Vacation Rentals, places to stay and things to do

One of the most unique and visually stunning places in the world.  Nantucket has been named a National Historic Site, were seaside cottages and old fashioned lamps still line the streets.  Forty percent of Nantucket is conservation land and home to some of the rarest plants and animals in the world.

Nantucket has beautiful sandy beaches with Nantucket Sound to the north and the beautiful Atlantic along the south of the island.  There are more than a dozen beaches on Nantucket, most with such beauty they will take your breath away.

There are many places to stay from historic bed and breakfast, luxury hotels to private home rentals for longer stays. You will also find plenty of shopping and restaurants serving fresh Nantucket seafood.

One of the healthiest best ways around the island is to bring your bike or rent one. There are miles of bike paths that span the entire island with scenic views that won’t be forgotten. Nantucket offers a shuttle bus

There are boat charters, boat rentals, and fishing charters, any one of these are a real treat.

There are several museums on the island, – Artists Association of Nantucket – Egan Maritime Foundation – Lightship Basket Museum – Nantucket Historical Association, Whaling Museum – Nantucket Life Saving Museum – U.S. Live-Saving Service Heritage Association.

There are several passenger ferries, Steamship Authority out of  Hyannis has two ferries, a high speed ferry and a auto and passenger ferry. Passenger ferries are offered by Hy-Line Cruises out of Hyannis and Freedom Cruise Line out of Harwich Port.

Enjoy Nantucket for its history, natural beauty, beaches, and culture.
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Places to stay

Union Street Inn – Designer Inn – Bed and Breakfast just off Main Street. Full home cooked breakfast on the patio. Wifi, private baths, designer furniture. Some rooms have wood burning fireplaces.

Sherburne Inn – Bed and Breakfast in a quiet location, few minutes walk to the ferries and famous Main Street. Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access, computer, printer, continental breakfast, and two parlors with fireplaces.