Nantucket

Just off the coast of Cape Cod in the US state of Massachusetts, the island of Nantucket and its charming city of the same name are full of superb 19th century buildings and raucous nightlife. Set among the beautiful streets are interesting stores, quaint inns, cobbled streets and pristine beaches that are ideal for daytime activities, while nights can be pleasantly filled with a visit to any one of the city’s live music venues or excellent seafood restaurants.

This place has got the lot; beautiful beaches, delightful streets and loads of activities and live music venues. With so many attractions competing for your attention at Nantucket, just off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, you could be overwhelmed. The old and the new meet face to face here, where hundreds of delightful 19th century buildings sit alongside modern restaurants, bars and places offering leisure activities such as body-boarding, cycling and windsurfing.

Also called Nantucket, the island’s only city is the focal point and where you’ll find the fascinating Whaling Museum and the 1926 solid mahogany catboat Christina, which provides daily tours of the harbor. Extreme sports, lovely beaches and lively nightlife attract thousands of visitors per year to this comfortable island getaway.

Nantucket attractions

Christina: take a tour of the harbor on this magnificent solid mahogany catboat.

Whaling Museum: get the lowdown on the history of whaling in New England.

Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge: thousands of species of beautiful beasts can be seen at this popular refuge.

Martha’s Vineyard: this fabulous nearby island is superb for camping, hiking and fishing.