Table of Contents
© Michael Galvin
4 Welcome to Nantucket 5 About our Chamber of Commerce 6 Travel Information 11 Ferry Schedules 12 Airline Schedules 13 Public Transportation
14 A Citadel of Culture in Nantucket ’ s Downtown
16 History & Historical Sites 21 Lighthouses / Places of Worship
22 The Grey Lady : Centuries of Celebrating Diversity
24 Nantucket : A Birder ’ s Paradise
25 Conserving Nantucket / Deer Tick Awareness
26 Public Beaches 27 Chamber-Sponsored Events 28 Calendar of Events 32 Accommodations 54 Island Activities 55 Fishing & Shellfishing Regulations 56 Biking Routes 74 Arts & Culture 86 Nantucket ’ s Priceless Allure 89 Food & Dining 105 Merchants 127 Real Estate 135 Services & Transportation 176 Weddings & Functions 183 Member Index
Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce Zero Main Street , Nantucket , MA 02554 508-228-3643 www . nantucketchamber . org
Thanks to our Platinum members : Funded , in part , by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
Accolades :
• National Geographic : “ Best Island in the World ”
• Travel & Leisure : “ One of America ’ s Greatest Main Streets ”; “ One of the Best Towns for the Holidays ”
• Travel Channel : “ One of the Best US Islands ”
• Budget Travel : “ One of the 10 Most Beautiful Beaches in America ”; “ One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World ”
• Smithsonian Magazine : “ One of 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2015 ”
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