
Nantucket is an island off the coast of Massachusetts. It is a popular tourist destination for its beaches, scenery and history. The weather is cool in the summer and mild in the winter. Nantucket is home to several colleges and universities. There are many jobs in tourism, education and healthcare. Crime is low and the median house income is high. Real estate prices are also high. With Windswept beaches, sand dunes, blinking lighthouses and a charming pace of life, this is a great place to visit. Nantucket is a 50-square mile island. Leave the car and take the shuttle or bike around. Here at the Board Tourist, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10+1 things to do and visit in Nantucket, plus some local slang. With its seaside cottages, old whaling captains’ mansions and historic harbors contain quaint inns, boutique stores, chowder shacks and upscale dining delights, Nantucket is sure to wow the senses. Plus there is always time to Swim, surf or load up the tackle for Nantucket’s excellent striper, bluefish and bonito fishing. So let’s put on our fanciest pastels and sample the local lobster rolls, as we explore the top 10+1 things to do in Nantucket, Massachusetts…(read more)
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