Guide to Nantucket

Nantucket

Architecture

"Architecturally speaking, most historic homes on Nantucket are built in a lean-to style"

Astrology

"The Nantucket sky provides astronomers with one of the best views of space on earth"

Calendar/Events

"The Nantucket Arts Festival takes place in October"

"March on Nantucket is affectionately called 'Hate Month' after enduring winter on the island"

Clothing

"Whale pants are a common, but unfortunate sight on Nantucket"

Food/Wine

http://www.nantucketfoodandwine.com/

"Nantucket's best burgers are at the Brotherhood, but watch your head on the way in"

Geography

"There are two adjoining islands to Nantucket: Tuckermuck and Musketget"

Information

"When looking for a place to live, or anything else on Nantucket, the bulletin board at the Hub might be your best bet"

"Pacific National Bank at the top of Main Street always has water and treats for visiting dogs"

Interesting Facts

"At one time, Nantucket had seven streets named Atlantic Avenue"

"The oldest living Nantucket resident is given the Boston Post Cane, an award they hold until their passing"

"Nantucket was the 3rd town in America to have an Historical District Commission"

"Nantucketeters moving to the mainland in the 18th century often disassembled their island homes and took them along off island"

"Cranberries were first cultivated on Nantucket in 1857"

Mascots/Animals

"The Cormorant bird is said to be Nantucket's official greeter"

"The piping plover, a small sandy-colored bird, is endangered and can be seen on Nantucket"

"For outstanding bird watching, go to Long Pond on Nantucket"

Tourism

"The oldest home on Nantucket is the Jethro Coffin House, built in 1686"

"Nantucket's Whaling Museum first opened in the summer of 1930"



Courtesy of Nantucket Nectars