Nantucket
Once the whaling capital of the world, with a cobblestone Main Street, gray shingled houses and a whaling museum all well preserved. The entire island is a National Historic Landmark.
Nantucket lies about 48 km south of Cape Cod. In the 19th century it was the center of the world's whaling industry, and the story of Moby-Dick begins here. The cobblestone Main Street of the old town is lined with gray shingled houses and captains' mansions, and the whole island is designated a National Historic Landmark. Don't miss the Whaling Museum (admission about $30). You can rent a bicycle to visit the rose cottages of Siasconset village and the Sankaty Head Lighthouse. The high-speed ferry from Hyannis takes about 1 hour, and the traditional ferry takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Prices on the island are very high.
Opening hours
Ferries year-round (more sailings in summer)
Nearby sights
- Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
- John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
- Hyannis Harbor & Main Street
- Chatham Light
- Chatham Fish Pier & Main Street
- Craigville Beach
- Cape Cod Rail Trail
- Cape Cod Museum of Natural History