Nantucket is 30 miles at sea and feels like another world. Cobblestone streets, a perfectly preserved whaling village, and beaches that rival anywhere in the world. Expensive but worth every penny.
Nantucket
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Region
massachusetts
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug +1 more
Daily Budget
$80–$600 USD
Getting There
Steamship Authority ferry from Hyannis (1 hr fast ferry, 2.25 hr traditional). Cape Air flights from Boston, Hyannis, or Martha's Vineyard.
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