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Nantucket Info
- Nantucket History
- Getting to Nantucket
- Information Links
- Nantucket Restaurants
- Travel Sites
- Island Internet
- Island Banks
- Island History
- Island Conservation
Nantucket History |
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Nantucket in a Nutshell |
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From the bluff at Sankaty Head in Siasconset, looking eastward straight across the Atlantic Ocean to Spain, it is not difficult to imagine a late summer.s day in the year 1602 and in the mind.s eye sight the bark Concord, under the command of Bartholomew Gosnold, tacking alongshore. The vessel had embarked from Falmouth, England, and having passed around Cape Cod was bound for the Virginia colony; Gosnold did not go ashore, but was the first to chart the island.s location.a remote remnant of "the glacier's gift." Read More... |
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Getting To Nantucket |
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Sea |
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| Steamship Authority | Car and passenger ferries, Hi-speed passenger only ferry. | ||
| Hy-Line Cruises | Slow and fast passenger ferries. | ||
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Air |
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| Nantucket Airlines | Hourly flights departing Hyannis, Boston, New Bedford and Providence. | ||
| Island Airlines | Hourly flights from Hyannis | ||
Information Links |
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Local Directory |
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| Nantucket.Net | A Yahoo type directory. | ||
| Nantucket Online | Wedding Planners, and lots of informational links | ||
Newspapers
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| Inquirer & Mirror | The Islands oldest and continually running Newspaper | ||
| Nantucket Independent | Hourly flights from Hyannis | ||
| Yesterday's Island | Great Island calendar of events |
Nantucket Restaurants |
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Restaurants |
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| American Seasons | (508)228-7111, 80 Centre St. Located in the heart of Nantucket's downtown historic district. The dining room features a casual yet bustling atmosphere. American Seasons features an all American wine list that is annually recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. "Fodors Number One Choice for Nantucket 'Creative fare from all four corners of the country and wine from the best of American vineyards are served in a romantic and artistic setting'." -Fodors Guide 2000. |
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| The Boarding House | (508)228-9622, 12 Federal St. The Boarding House is a terrific dining venue in the heart of Nantucket's Historic District with award-winning cuisine, an acclaimed wine list & stellar cocktails. "Devotees 'love this place' for its 'exceptional' New American menu and 'dictionary-sized', award-winning wine list, not to mention it's 'inviting', 'romantic' ambiance and 'lovely' service; it's 'difficult to get reservations', but keep trying because a 'fabulous' dinner is a 'sure thing' here." - Zagat Survey 2003/4 |
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| Brant Point Grille | (508)325-1320, 50 Easton St. The Brant Point Grill is a special treat. Go for the view, go for the service, go for the food. |
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| The Brotherhood of Thieves | (508)228-2551, 23 Broad Street |
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| Centre Street Bistro | (508)228-8470, 29 Centre Street "Good things come in small packages" is a saying not often applied to restaurants, but in the case of Centre Street Bistro, it fits perfectly. This cafe is tiny, but the food that is prepared and served makes it a gem among Nantucket's restaurants. - Yesterdays Island June 2003 |
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| Company of the Cauldron | (508)228-4016, 5 India Street Located in the heart of Nantucket's Historic District, romantic ambience abounds. The Company of the Cauldron offers wonderful and unique dining experience during your stay on Nantucket. Seatings are available at 6:45 or 8:45 pm, with prices generally ranging from $50 to $55 per person. |
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| Cinco Restaurant & Bar | (508)325-5151, 5 Amelia Drive "An eclectic tapas oasis." - Fodors. Enjoy a number of small dishes allowing for the best of all worlds. |
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| Cioppinos | (508)228-4622, 20 Broad Street "Dining is serious but relaxed. Grilled lobster tails with shrimp on a bed of pesto pasta is fabulous and not to be missed. As the name suggests, there is an Italian ring to the menu, but Cioppino's is Mediterranean and New American, with lots of style and eclecticism" - The Quarterly Review of Wines |
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| The Club Car | (508)228-1101, 1 Main Street "Near the waterfront with a ringside seat on Nantucket's Main St., this well regarded restaurant skillfully combines casual dining and elegant eating. The menu is rich and varied-you may find anything from rabbit to octopus- and the food is consistently excellent. If your budget is tight, have lunch at the bar in season. If, however, rack of lamb is a favorite of yours, just remember that you live only once…" -Insiders Guide, Cape Cod and the Islands 6th edition, by Erica Bollerud |
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| Demarco Restraunt | (508) 228-1836, 9 India Street Situated in historic downtown Nantucket, serving the finest Northern Italian cuisine for 24 years, accompanied by homemade breads and desserts made daily. Our extensive Italian and Domestic wine list has been honored by the Wine Spectator Magazine consistently for 20 years. |
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| Even Keel Cafe | (508)228-7111, 80 Centre St. Located in the heart of Nantucket's downtown historic district. The dining room features a casual yet bustling atmosphere. American Seasons features an all American wine list that is annually recognized with the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. "Fodors Number One Choice for Nantucket 'Creative fare from all four corners of the country and wine from the best of American vineyards are served in a romantic and artistic setting'." -Fodors Guide 2000. |
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| The Boarding House | (508)228-9622, 12 Federal St. The Boarding House is a terrific dining venue in the heart of Nantucket's Historic District with award-winning cuisine, an acclaimed wine list & stellar cocktails. "Devotees 'love this place' for its 'exceptional' New American menu and 'dictionary-sized', award-winning wine list, not to mention it's 'inviting', 'romantic' ambiance and 'lovely' service; it's 'difficult to get reservations', but keep trying because a 'fabulous' dinner is a 'sure thing' here." - Zagat Survey 2003/4 |
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Travel Sites |
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National |
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| Fodor's | A miniguide | ||
| NY Times travel Guide | Reviews and more. | ||
Island Internet |
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Wireless |
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| WiBlast | Wireless coverage in town and other areas | ||
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Dial-Up |
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| Nantucket.net | Local and National Dial-up numbers | ||
Island Banks |
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Local Banks with ATM's |
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| Nantucket Bank | A subsidiary of Sovereign Bank | ||
| Pacific National | A subsidiary of Fleet Bank | ||
Island History |
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Museums |
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| Nantucket Whaling Museum | Large Museum downtown | ||
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| Nantucket Historical Assocation |
Island Conservation |
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Non-Profit |
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| Nantucket Conservation Fundation | Largest Land owner on Nantucket with. Private Non-Profit | |||
| Nantucket Land Bank | A percentage of all home sales goes towards theis fund. | |||
| Massachusetts Audobon Society |
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