Nantucket is a great place for summer vacation or a day trip from Hyannis MA. aboard a high speed ferry located on South St.Starting as a whaling port and turning into a summer destination for tourists from around the world.
Live like the rich and famous for a few days. Nantucket's local population has been driven off the island by sky rocketing real estate prices.
Now Nantucket is basically 3 places. One is were the very rich build mansions that get used for 2 weeks out of the year.
Two is a sparse local population that still remember the days when their was only one bar in town.
Three would be the thousands of day visitors who take ferries from Hyannis, New Bedford or Boston. Visitors can also arrive by air.
Day visitors can shop and eat gourmet lunches to their heart content.
One of the most popular activities on Nantucket is the beach. Nantucket's beaches are preserved with a vengeance. Once on the island head off the beaten path. Nantucket may have lots of day trippers, but very few go find the secret spot. The island doesn't receive as many visitors as Marthas Vineyard so find your own beach paradise is easy.
Nantucket Baskets is a highly recommended place to visit. Watch the world most famous hand made baskets being made. The Nantucket Whaling Museum is a good place to go with the whole family. Simply strolling down Main St is a good way to spend a day.
