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Day-Trip to Nantucket Island MA | |
A day-trip from Cape Cod to Nantucket can show you much of the island's beauty and history. | ||
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You can enjoy the beauty and history of Nantucket on a day-trip from Cape Cod if you plan your time right. Same-day excursion tickets on some ferryboats are cheaper than round-trips with an overnight stay. Here is a typical itinerary. The timing of your trip may vary depending on whether you take a plane or a ferryboat. 8:00 amStart for the airport or ferryboat dock, allowing a minimum 30 to 45 minutes for unloading, parking, ticketing, check-in, boarding, etc. More... 9:00 amYour fast ferryboat or flight departs. Within an hour you are in the center of Nantucket, either by ferry (which arrives in the center), or shuttle bus from Nantucket Airport. 9:30 amGuided ToursBoard a tour bus for a 1-1/2-hour guided driving tour of the island, or walk to the Whaling Museum to inquire about tickets for a walking tour of Nantucket Town. More... Rent a Bike!Rent a bicycle, get a bike path map, and set out to see the island on your own. Note the rules of biking on Nantucket. More... 12:00 NoonLunch at one of Nantucket's many restaurants and cafés, or pick up a sandwich or salad and drinks and have a picnic. 1:00 pm (13:00)Sun, Sand & SeaTime to go to the beach! Take a shuttle bus or ride your rented bike to your choice of beach. More... See & SeeVisit the Whaling Museum, the Science Center, one of Nantucket's historic houses, or wander, camera in hand, along the historic streets and alleys. 3:00 pm (15:00)Make your way back from beach or bike ride to Nantucket Town for a stroll, some shopping (or window shopping), and refreshments. 4:00 pm (16:00)Get ready for your return flight or ferry voyage. If you have a later one, continue your explorations on Nantucket. 6:00 pm (18:00)You may be back on the mainland by now, ready to return to your Cape Cod hotel and prepare for a seafood dinner. If you're still on Nantucket, there are ferryboats that depart the island as late as 10:00 pm (22:00).
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Early morning view of Nantucket... |