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In his classic novel, Moby Dick, Herman Melville wrote, "Nantucket! Take out your map and look at it. See what a real corner of the world it occupies; how it stands there, away off shore . . . " More than 100 years later, this tiny island 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod still defines itself, in part, by its isolation. At only 3 1/2 by 14 miles in size, Nantucket is smaller and more insular than Martha's Vineyard. But charm-wise, Nantucket stands aloneall the creature comforts of the 21st century wrapped in an elegant 19th-century package.
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Cliffside Beach Club
46 Jefferson Avenue
Nantucket, MA 02554 Map Distance: 0.8 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Hawthorn House
2 Chestnut Street
Nantucket, MA 02554 Map Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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AttractionsWhaling Museum
In the center of town
13 Broad St Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center) Description: Reopened after a grand multimillion-dollar renovation, this museum is a showpiece in the region.... Read More
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Surfside Beach
Surfside Rd.
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 Distance: 2.9 mi. (from destination center) Description: Open year-round, there's more to Surfside Beach than a beautiful view. Lifeguards are always on... Read More
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Jetties Beach
Jetties Beach
Nantucket, Massachusetts 02554 Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
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