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Best Things to Do in Nantucket

Explore the remnants of the whaling industry at Whaling Museum or visit the island's iconic Brant Point Light (still in operation). And then there are the island's many primo beaches, like Jetties (great for families) and Surfside (great for water sports). But don't forget to explore inland too; hidden gems like Cisco Brewers provide pleasant, sans-sand afternoons and a few free samples too.

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#1
Surfside Beach Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.5

Why go: Surfside Beach, located on the southern shore, is one of the most popular beaches on ... read more»

#2
Brant Point Light Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: Nantucket's iconic Brant Point Light is said to be the country's second oldest ... read more»

#3
Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: Located at the northern point of Nantucket, the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge provides protected habitat for ... read more»

#4
Cisco Brewers
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: On the grounds of Cisco Brewers -- which contain a vineyard, distillery and brewery -- you can ... read more»

#5
Jetties Beach Free attraction
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Overall Rating: Rating: 4.0

Why go: Northern Jetties is pretty similar to its southern, sandy counterpart, Surfside. Both bustle with activity ... read more»

#6
Whaling Museum
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Overall Rating: Rating: 3.5

Why go: Landlubbing vacationers might not see its appeal, but still, the Whaling Museum does well with ... read more»

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