More Reasons to Visit Nantucket

In a tiny island 30 miles from Cape Cod in the state of Massachusetts, there’s a place known for its beaches adorn with majestic dunes, Nantucket is a beautiful summer destination lined with fantastic restaurants and luxury boutiques. The name Nantucket came from similar Algonquian names meaning “faraway island”, and living to its name, the town is a tourist’s destination and a summer colony. It’s laid back country style paired with the cobblestoned street, rustic cedar-shingled buildings, and century-old churches charm tourists in coming back for more. 

It’s fairly easy enough to get to Nantucket without breaking the bank; you can take the Red Line going to South Station. Once you arrived there, you can catch a Plymouth and Brockton bus to Hyannis and from Hyannis just take the Steamship Authority's ferry to Nantucket. This route is pretty much popular among tourists who come to Nantucket, as the “slow ferry”, can make out most of the journey. Enjoy the fresh air blowing from the sea, as you indulge in good old fashion commute. The ride usually takes about 2 ¼ hours but has small great amenities like café, wifi, and has good seats. But if you don’t like riding the bus or the ferry, you can always book a flight from Boston straight to Nantucket. 

Whether you are coming to see its pristine beaches or just a curious tourist for the day, there are several great destinations to explore in town. The Whaling Museum remains as one of the most popular destinations in Nantucket because of its influence as a 19th-century whaling hub. One important thing to remember, though, if you are coming during springtime, it would be nice to bring rain gears as it can get rainy or foggy in town. 

Renting a bike is a sure way to explore Nantucket thoroughly. The town has designated bicycle paths that are wide and mostly flat, so there’s no worrying about ripping a muscle in a steep ride. Most people prefer to do this as you can go wherever your feet can take you. You don’t even need to bring one, as the town is lined with bike rental shops as soon as you step on the wharves. 

Even if you only have a few hours of spare time, it's nice to check out this hidden summer destination for a day. If you are in Boston, and really wants to get away from it all, you might want to see this beautiful tiny island of Nantucket.